Buyers now have the chance to own an architecturally-designed apartment in Melbourne’s iconic Bible House building on Flinders Lane.
Built in 1898 by city planner and architect Frank Stapley, the heritage-listed building was later purchased by the British Foreign Society in 1911.
About 50,000 bibles were sold from the Bible House each year, hence the name it’s now known by.
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The light-filled pad at No. 301/241 was designed by celebrated architect Clare Cousins, who reimagined the tight 75sq m space into a contemporary, family-friendly abode — making use of every nook and cranny.
“Honestly, it’s the most iconic part of Flinders Lane,” Belle Property Melbourne partner and auctioneer Sam Fenna said.
“What I think is so amazing is how light and bright it is all day … you don’t really get that in city apartments, particularly in heritage-listed buildings.”
Three of the apartment’s walls feature 10 arched windows, with vaulted 3.8m-high ceilings reminiscent of its period build.
The 10-year-old renovation saw the inclusion of a second bedroom, perfect for children or as a study, which sits behind the main bedroom nook.
There’s also a mezzanine storage or sitting area, accessed via a ladder, in addition to plywood finishes, pinewood flooring and a terrazzo tiled bathroom.
Plus, the open-plan kitchen is fitted with Miele appliances and opens out onto a balcony overlooking Scott Alley.
Mr Fenna said that the vendors had come and gone over the years but had “always kept it as a Melbourne pad”.
With a young child in tow, the couple are now looking for something a bit bigger.
Mr Fenna added that he had already received a number of inquiries about the two-bedroom property, including a few buyers who had been “sitting back” while searching for something special.
“(They’re) professional couples and also a few buyers who left the city during the pandemic and are looking to come back,” he said.
The Bible House apartment has been listed with an $820,000-$880,000 price guide ahead of its October 22 auction.
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Originally published as Architectural dream up for grabs in heritage-listed Flinders Lane building
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