Mitchell House
352-362 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 6 floors
- 28 businesses
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89 years standing
- 1937Completed
- 2004Refurbished
- TodayStill standing
15 building permits · 1 news storyFull timeline ↓
About Mitchell House
Mitchell House is a six-storey commercial building on Lonsdale Street in Melbourne, with a heritage overlay. Designed by Harry Norris and built by Hansen & Yuncken, it was completed in 1937. Its sale in one of the year's largest CBD retail deals was in the news in February 2024.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 1937
- Construction started
- 1937 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Height
- —
- Floors
- 6
- Footprint
- 1,011 m²
- Architect
- Harry Norris
- Builder
- Hansen & Yuncken Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Businesses
- 28
- Car spaces
- —
- Strata plan
- PS625880 · 1 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ2
- Permits on record
- 15
Score cards
Melbourne Central Station 3 min walk · 9 tram stops within 400 m
255 cafés, 19 grocers, 6 medical within 250 m
74 street trees within 150 m · park 456 m away
11,024 people pass daily nearby · 94 licensed venues within 200 m
Calculated from PTV timetable stops, the City of Melbourne business census, street trees, pedestrian sensors and liquor licences.
The building team
The people and companies behind the design, construction and management of Mitchell House.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station3 min · 248 m
Train station3 min · 254 m
Tram stop2 min · 124 m
Tram stop2 min · 182 m
Tram stop2 min · 199 m
Straight-line walking estimate. Source: PTV GTFS, CC BY 4.0.
Within a 3-minute walk
Who lives in Melbourne (CBD)
ABS Census 2016 via City of Melbourne (CC BY).
Businesses in Mitchell House
28 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
Alexandra Buchanan Architects
Antarctica
Australian Diamond Company
Cashmere Cat Cafe
China Bar
Clements Family Law
Fast Imart
FMD Architects Pty Ltd
I Am Temple of Melbourne
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at Mitchell House: listings, news, works, planning and history.
Planning & heritage
Planning controls
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO2Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO2-A1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designHO1204Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage placesHO715Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage placesPO2Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provideVicmap Planning, © State of Victoria (Department of Transport and Planning), CC BY 4.0. Plain-English summaries are ours. Check the planning scheme for exact controls.
Subdivision & permits
- Plan of subdivision
- PS625880
- Lots on the plan
- 1
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 15
- Estimated cost of works
- About $2.0m
Costs are estimates declared on permits, not amounts spent. Stages of a project repeat its value, so we group them and count each project once. A value can cover a project spanning several buildings. Our calculation from City of Melbourne building permits, CC BY 4.0.
History of the site
How it's been recorded over time
City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, since 2002.
Community
What people say about Mitchell House in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mitchell House residential or commercial?
Mitchell House is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as unoccupied - unused.
When was Mitchell House built?
Mitchell House was completed in 1937.
How many floors does Mitchell House have?
Mitchell House has 6 floors above ground.
What businesses are in Mitchell House?
The latest council census counted 28 businesses in Mitchell House, including Alexandra Buchanan Architects, Antarctica and Australian Diamond Company.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Mitchell House?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Mitchell House?
Harry Norris designed Mitchell House and Hansen Yuncken built it. The building team section has the sources.
What public transport is near Mitchell House?
Melbourne Central Station is the nearest train station, about 3 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5, about 2 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for Mitchell House?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 2 (CCZ2). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO1204).
Does Mitchell House have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS625880 has 1 lot.
Has any work been done on Mitchell House recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 15 building permits for Mitchell House since 2000. The most recent was in May 2026.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell House | Commercial | — | 6 | 1937 |
| MIT House | Hotel | 89 m | 20 | 1959 |
| Melbourne Sky Apartments | Mixed use | 115 m | 37 | 2013 |
| Melbourne Star Apartments | Mixed use | 115 m | 41 | 2013 |
| The Nova | Mixed use | 129 m | 18 | 1974 |
That's Built compiles information from public records, research and contributions. Details are checked against multiple sources where possible but may contain errors and aren't professional advice. Sources: City of Melbourne building permits (CC BY 4.0), CLUE building information (CC BY 4.0), CLUE business establishments (CC BY 4.0), Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) (Open G-NAF EULA (CC BY 4.0 based)). Street View and business details © Google Maps.