South Melbourne 1857 mechanics institute conversion sold

South Melbourne 1857 mechanics institute conversion sold
Jonathan ChancellorNovember 18, 2014

The two bedroom Old Mechanics Institute built in 1857 in South Melbourne, has been sold by the Black family. 

It is a striking bluestone hall with interior dimensions of 340 square metres of contemporary space.

It last sold in 2012 at around $2 million and first sold after its fit-out in 2007 by property developer Karl Kutner at $1,725,000.

Abercrombie's Sam Goddard was taking offers on 272a Dorcas Street until 15 September, then listed it for mid-October auction, but didn't secure the sale until late October.

No sale price has been revealed.

Jonathan Chancellor

Jonathan Chancellor is one of Australia's most respected property journalists, having been at the top of the game since the early 1980s. Jonathan co-founded the property industry website Property Observer and has written for national and international publications.

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