212 Leicester Street
212 Leicester Street, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
Key details
- Locality
- Carlton
- State
- VIC
- GNAF PID
A unique ID for this address in Australia's national address database.
- GAVIC411055956
- Legal parcel ID
The official land parcel identifier used on property titles and plans.
- 1\PS303864
- Property type
- House
- Internal area
- -
- Land Use Category
What the land is mainly used for, such as Residential, Commercial, Industrial or Other.
- Residential
Real Estate Agencies
Nearby schools
Frequently asked questions
What type of residence is located at 212 Leicester Street?
212 Leicester Street is a standalone house, offering the traditional terrace-style living that characterises much of Carlton’s historic housing stock.
How close is the property to the University of Melbourne’s graduate facilities?
The house sits just 0.1 km from Graduate House, the university’s residential college for graduate students, and is also within a short walk of the Melbourne Business School and the Melbourne School of Engineering.
What public transport options are available near 212 Leicester Street?
Tram routes 1 and 6 run along nearby Swanston Street, providing direct service to the city and Carlton North, while several bus routes serve Lygon, Elgin and Rathdowne Streets. The closest train station is Melbourne Central, a short walk away.
Which cultural precincts can I walk to from the property?
Within a few minutes’ walk you’ll reach Lygon Street’s Little Italy precinct, famed for its Italian restaurants, cafés, and specialist shops, as well as nearby venues such as La Mama Theatre and Cinema Nova.
Are there any notable garden squares or parks nearby?
Carlton is known for its Victorian‑era garden squares; the expansive 26‑hectare Carlton Gardens, home to the Royal Exhibition Building and Melbourne Museum, lie just a short distance east of the house.
What historic or heritage sites are close to 212 Leicester Street?
The area is rich in heritage, with the World Heritage‑listed Royal Exhibition Building in the Carlton Gardens and several 19th‑century public buildings such as the Carlton Post Office and Police Station located nearby.
What is the overall character of the Carlton neighbourhood?
Carlton is an inner‑city suburb about three kilometres north of Melbourne’s CBD, celebrated for its 19th‑century Victorian architecture, vibrant student community, and a mix of residential terraces, garden squares and cultural precincts.