34/20 Elgin Street

34/20 Elgin Street is a unit situated on a 510 m² parcel of land. The property offers the space of a typical inner‑city apartment with a sizable lot for an urban dwelling.

Carlton lies roughly three kilometres north of the Melbourne CBD, making it an inner‑city suburb with easy access to the city’s core.

Several tram stops are within walking distance, including Johnston St/Nicholson St about 0.1 km away and Rose St/Nicholson St around 0.2 km away. Bus routes also run along Elgin, Lygon and Rathdowne Streets.

The famous Little Italy precinct on Lygon Street, known for its Italian restaurants, cafés and gelaterias, is just a short stroll from the unit. This area is a hub of Melbourne’s café culture and vibrant nightlife.

Carlton boasts several World‑Heritage and historic sites, such as the Carlton Gardens and the Royal Exhibition Building. The suburb also features notable 19th‑century architecture on streets like Drummond and Lygon.

Carlton has a diverse, youthful population with a high concentration of university students, driven by its proximity to the University of Melbourne and RMIT. The suburb is also culturally varied, with many residents born overseas.

Founded in 1851 during the Victorian gold rush, Carlton grew around the post office opened in 1865 and later became known for its Victorian terraces and garden squares. The area has undergone significant redevelopment, including community‑led green bans that preserved many historic spaces.