East Melbourne Uncovered: Classic Beauty, Contemporary Lifestyle

21 Mar

Hiding in a world of its own between the Melbourne skyline and the hip city-fringe suburbs of Fitzroy, Collingwood and Richmond, East Melbourne holds onto its heritage while claiming ownership of its leafy boutique parks. A neighbourhood with history woven into its streets. Once home to some of the city’s earliest settlers and grand Victorian mansions, it has long been one of Melbourne’s most sought-after areas. Sure, it carries an air of old wealth, but it’s also a place anyone can wander through—strolling from Richmond to the city, taking in the tree-lined streets, historic buildings, and the beauty of Fitzroy Gardens along the way.

Several years ago, I was lucky enough to have a midmorning moment to myself and witnessed East Melbourne on a glorious spring day—the kind Melbourne is famous for as the city shakes off winter. The flowers were in full bloom, more vibrant than I had imagined, and I was struck by how unique the suburb truly is. It’s small in size but rich in character, with Victorian-era architecture that stands as a testament to a time when craftsmanship was an art. With that thought in mind I set my little Lumix camera to art mode and clicked away, trying to capture the charm of the moment. Below are some of these photos that day.

Photo of East Melbourne Victorian Terrace House

Craftsmanship example of blue stone wall built in East Melbourne in the late 19th Century

East Melbourne terrace home with flowers in the front garden

What's Available Off-the-Plan in East Melbourne?

It’s rare to find new developments in East Melbourne, but right now, we’re fortunate to have two high-end boutique projects on offer—Eblana at 140 -142 Joilmont Rd by PB & Co. The other being Albert Street at 370 Albert St by Orchard Piper.