About this property
Alternate search: Unit 12, 20 Elgin Street.
20 Elgin Street, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
Alternate search: Unit 12, 20 Elgin Street.
The property at 12/20 Elgin Street is a unit, a type of residential dwelling commonly found in Carlton’s medium‑to‑high‑density housing stock. It offers the low‑rise living style typical of the suburb’s inner‑city character.
It sits on a 510 m² parcel of land, providing a relatively spacious footprint for an inner‑city unit. This size allows for potential outdoor space or future development within the property boundaries.
The closest tram stop is at Johnston Street and Nicholson Street, only about 0.1 km away, with another stop on Rose Street and Nicholson Street roughly 0.2 km distant. Both stops give convenient access to Melbourne’s tram network right from the doorstep.
The property is just a short walk from Carlton’s Little Italy precinct on Lygon Street, famous for its concentration of Italian restaurants, cafés and boutique shops. This vibrant cultural strip adds dining and entertainment options within easy reach.
Within a few hundred metres you’ll find heritage‑listed sites such as the former Carlton Creche and the historic Kay Street Infill Housing townhouses, as well as the world‑heritage Royal Exhibition Building in the adjacent Carlton Gardens. These landmarks showcase the suburb’s rich 19th‑century architectural history.
Carlton Gardens, a 26‑hectare garden square and UNESCO World Heritage site, is located a few minutes’ walk away, offering open lawns, the Melbourne Museum and the iconic Royal Exhibition Building. The gardens provide a sizeable green retreat in the heart of the city.
In addition to the nearby tram stops, Carlton is served by tram routes 1 and 6 along Swanston Street, and several bus routes run along Lygon, Elgin and Rathdowne Streets. These services ensure quick connections to the Melbourne CBD and surrounding suburbs.
The unit is situated close to the University of Melbourne’s Parkville campus and the RMIT University City campus, making the area popular with tertiary students and academic staff. This proximity adds a lively, youthful atmosphere to the neighbourhood.