1/280 Cardigan Street

The unit is located in Carlton, which lies about three kilometres north of the Melbourne CBD. Its central position gives residents quick access to the city’s core.

A tram stop at Lygon St/Elgin St is just 0.1 km away, and the Melbourne University tram stop is about 0.2 km distant. Bus routes run along Lygon, Elgin and Rathdowne Streets, while the nearest train station is Melbourne Central.

Within a few hundred metres you’ll find Cinema Nova, La Mama Theatre, and the historic Carlton Movie House. The area also hosts the Ian Potter Museum of Art and several galleries and theatres.

In the 1970s a vacant lot on Cardigan Street was transformed into a park through a community‑led green ban, now part of the Hardy‑Gallagher Reserve. The suburb itself is rich in 19th‑century Victorian architecture and heritage buildings.

The famous Little Italy precinct on Lygon Street is only about 0.2 km away, offering a concentration of Italian restaurants, coffee roasters, brunch cafés and gelaterias. Numerous eateries line the nearby streets, providing diverse culinary choices.

Carlton Gardens, a 26‑hectare World Heritage‑listed garden square with the Royal Exhibition Building, is a short walk from the property. Other garden squares such as Lincoln Square and Argyle Place are also within easy reach.

Carlton has a diverse, student‑heavy population, with over 70 % of residents attending tertiary education institutions. The suburb is known for its multicultural community, including large Chinese, Indian and Italian communities.