405/8 Bligh Place, Melbourne VIC 3000

Just off Flinders Lane, Leicester House – Circa 1886 – delivers an extraordinary city residence where heritage architecture meets refined modern living. Behind the Gothic-Romanesque façade, soaring ceilings and bespoke interiors create an atmosphere of grandeur rarely seen in Melbourne’s apartment landscape.

Key features include:

Boutique and exclusive residential building of just 20 private residences
Expansive open-plan living/dining with soaring 3.3m ceilings (approx.)
Spacious bedrooms, each with private Juliette balcony access
Five Juliette balconies in total, capturing east–west light through the French arch windows
Main retreat with oversized walk-in robe and semi-ensuite bathroom with separate showers & deep bathtub
Kitchen with bespoke cabinetry, artistic detailing, and premium Miele appliances
Secure undercover carpark, European laundry, and ample storage

Step inside to discover an expansive living and dining domain, enriched by timber floors and natural light pouring in through east–west French arched windows. The Juliette balconies connect interiors with the surrounding laneway character, blending heritage charm within a secluded setting.

At the heart of this beautifully restored home, the kitchen is both practical and refined, featuring Miele appliances, bespoke cabinetry, and generous workspace. Its proportions make it perfect for everyday ease and entertaining alike.

Secure, private, and immersed in Melbourne’s laneway culture, this residence is a true sanctuary. Surrounded by cafés, fine dining, and heritage arcades, yet tucked within an exclusive, tightly held building, it offers the rare balance of character, luxury, and location in the very heart of Melbourne.