196 Barkly Street, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia
It is a detached house situated on a 532 m² block of land. The listing describes the property simply as a house with a sizeable garden area.
The parcel measures 532 square metres, providing ample space for outdoor living, gardening or potential extensions.
Footscray is an inner‑city suburb about 5 km west of Melbourne’s CBD, known for its multicultural community, vibrant international cuisine, and growing arts and nightlife scene. The area is undergoing rapid development and gentrification, boosting its appeal.
Several tram stops are nearby, including Nicholson St/Droop St (0.1 km) and Geelong Rd/Droop St (0.3 km). Footscray railway station is also close, roughly 0.5 km away, offering frequent train services.
The property is near Footscray Market, the Footscray Community Arts Centre, and Footscray Park, one of Victoria’s largest Edwardian parks. Nearby venues also host festivals, live music and community events.
Footscray is home to the Western Bulldogs Australian Rules football club, which plays at Whitten Oval on nearby Barkly Street. Other clubs include the Footscray Canoe Club and the Footscray Rugby Union Club.
The property sits roughly 5 km (about 3 mi) west of Melbourne’s CBD, offering a short commute to the city centre.
