| Completed | 1912 | Manchester House completed: 8 floors |
Each cost is the estimate on that record. Stages of a project often repeat its full value, so these don't add up to what was spent.
| 24 Aug 2021 | Level 2 - proposed alterations to existing tenancy | $175k |
| 08 June 2021 | Alternations to Building (Smoke Detection & EWIS Works) | $75k |
| 03 Dec 2019 | Office fit out. | $0 |
| 26 Sept 2019 | Levels 1 and 2 - Internal alterations to office (new amenities). | $361k |
| 21 June 2019 | Internal Strip-Out of an Office (First & Second Floor ONLY) | $121k |
| 24 May 2017 | Stage 2: Construction of Minor Shopfront Alterations and Installation of Retractable Awnings Retail/Shop | $25k |
| 17 May 2017 | Proposed Tenancy Fitout for Bared Store | $300k |
| 03 May 2017 | Proposed Tenancy Fitout for Bared Store | $300k |
| 20 Feb 2017 | Partial Demolition of Internal Tenancy at Lower Level floor back to original base building Retail/Shop | $190k |
| 22 Jan 2015 | Unit 46, Level 4: Alterations | $200k |
| 07 Mar 2014 | Stage 2: Construction of Alterations and renovations to Shebeen Bar | $103k |
| 20 May 2013 | Internal alterations Building (YGAP) - Stage 1 Internal Demolition | $90k |
| 20 May 2013 | Stage 2: Stair Works - Internal alterations Building (YGAP) | $0 |
| 15 Feb 2013 | Construction of Alterations to the Facade, Signage, Awnings and an Internal fitout for a Bar | $90k |
| 13 Nov 2012 | Proposed refurbishment of common areas Part Ground floor & Levels 3 to 8 | $225k |
| 24 Mar 2009 | Alterations to Unit 44 Level 4, Habitable. | $63k |
| 24 Mar 2009 | Alterations to Unit 45 Level 4, Habitable. | $45k |
| 15 May 2004 | Construct new sign to shop | $4k |
| 26 Sept 2003 | Internal alterations to an existin building - Levels 1 & 2 | $150k |
| 21 July 2003 | Fitout on level 1 for the Koorie Trust | $70k |
| 12 May 2003 | Tenancy alterations to ground floor | $20k |
| 17 June 2002 | Apartment 506 - Bathroom Alterations to an Existing Apartment | $10k |
| 01 Dec 1998 | Residential conversion at 234-236 Flinders Lane, Melbourne. Stage 1 - Internal stripout, minor demolition & structural works. | $5.0m |
| 25 Sept 1998 | Residential conversion at 234-236 Flinders Lane, Melbourne. Stage 2 - Services, Fitout & completion works. | $1.0m |
Is Manchester House residential or commercial?
Manchester House mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.
When was Manchester House built?
Manchester House was completed in 1912.
How many floors does Manchester House have?
Manchester House has 8 floors above ground.
How many apartments are in Manchester House?
Manchester House has 30 homes. The national address file lists 31 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.
What do apartments cost near Manchester House?
The median unit price in Melbourne was $545,000 in 2025, from the Victorian Property Sales Report. That's for the whole suburb, not this building.
What businesses are in Manchester House?
The latest council census counted 4 businesses in Manchester House, including Bared Footwear, Front Row Health and Beauty Products and Ginger Olive Restaurant and Grill.
Are there apartments for sale or rent in Manchester House?
See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 30-44 Manchester Lane on realestate.com.au and Domain.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Manchester House?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Manchester House?
Bates, Peebles & Smart designed Manchester House and JR Taylor & R McDonald built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Manchester House?
About 38 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 426 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Manchester House?
Town Hall Station is the nearest train station, about 1 minute's walk. The nearest tram stop is Collins St/Swanston St #11, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for Manchester House?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 2 (CCZ2). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO506).
Does Manchester House have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS436373 has 34 lots.
Has any work been done on Manchester House recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 17 building permits for Manchester House since 1998. The most recent was in August 2021.
Sources: City of Melbourne building permits (CC BY 4.0); CLUE building information (CC BY 4.0); CLUE business establishments (CC BY 4.0); CLUE residential dwellings (CC BY 4.0); Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) (Open G-NAF EULA (CC BY 4.0 based)). General information from public records, not legal, financial or building advice.
