Landmark hotel made famous on TV for sale<\/a><\/p>\n $80k homes built in 40 days to change Australia<\/a><\/p>\n Former Collingwood star Tom Langdon. Picture: Michael Klein.<\/p>\n Ed Langdon of the Demons in action during the 2025 AFL Round 21. Picture: Michael Willson\/AFL Photos via Getty Images<\/p>\n Their South Melbourne property at 8 James Service Place<\/a> has been a long-term investment, held for close to a decade and once used as their city base.<\/p>\n The double-fronted Victorian is freestanding on a wide corner 178sq m block \u2014 a rare find in the heritage-rich heart of Emerald Hill, steps from Albert Park Lake, MSAC and Clarendon St.<\/p>\n Jellis Craig Port Phillip director Max Mercuri said the home\u2019s charm, light and location were driving serious buyer interest.<\/p>\n \u201cThe biggest selling point is definitely the location and the facade,\u201d Mr Mercuri said. Their South Melbourne property has been a long-term investment.<\/p>\n The home has been held for close to a decade and was once used as the siblings\u2019 city base.<\/p>\n The home features a grand arched hallway, three bedrooms, a central bathroom and a north-facing living and dining zone that opens to a red-brick courtyard crowned by a lemon tree.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s surprisingly bright,\u201d Mr Mercuri said. <\/p>\n \u201cThe rear faces north, so the afternoon light just floods through, you barely need to flick a switch.\u201d<\/p>\n He said downsizers and young professionals were showing interest, drawn by its flexibility and lifestyle appeal.<\/p>\n The home features three bedrooms.<\/p>\n The dining zone opens to a red-brick courtyard crowned by a lemon tree.<\/p>\n \u201cDownsizers love the single-level living and that walk-everywhere location,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n \u201cBut younger families and professional couples are talking about future extensions \u2013 maybe adding an extra bedroom, bathroom or even a second storey down the track.\u201d<\/p>\n Mr Mercuri said South Melbourne\u2019s market had \u201ccome roaring back\u201d this spring, with easing interest rates reigniting auction competition and renewed confidence among buyers.<\/p>\n The home is scheduled to be auctioned at 6pm on October 22, with a price guide of $1.6m-$1.7m.<\/p>\n MORE: Interstate buyers clash for Cheltenham prize<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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\u201cIt\u2019s an entry-level, double-fronted Victorian, freestanding on a corner block with brilliant rear access and all that beautiful period character South Melbourne buyers crave.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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