Taylors House
399-413 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 46 m tall · #346 in Melbourne
- 11 floors
- 12 businesses
- 13 car spaces
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40 years standing
- 1986Completed
- 1999Refurbished
- TodayStill standing
32 building permits · 3 news storiesFull timeline ↓
About Taylors House
Taylors House is an 11-storey building on Lonsdale Street in Melbourne, completed in 1986. The council census lists its main use as educational and research. A Victorian public school takes two floors there as a city campus. Forza Capital bought the building for $86.8 million in December 2021.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 1986
- Height
- 46 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#346 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 11
- Footprint
- 1,088 m²
- Businesses
- 12
- Car spaces
- 13
- Strata plan
- TP96669 · 1 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 32
Score cards
Melbourne Central Station 5 min walk · 10 tram stops within 400 m
135 cafés, 9 grocers, 7 medical within 250 m
96 street trees within 150 m · park 423 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 Taylors House.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station5 min · 377 m
Train station5 min · 384 m
Tram stop2 min · 195 m
Tram stop3 min · 235 m
Tram stop3 min · 243 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 Taylors House
12 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
Academia Australia
Asia Pacific International College Pty Ltd
Canterbury Institute of Management Australia
Claypots Barbarossa
Education Centre Of Australia Pty Ltd
Hawker Boys
ihna australia
INSIGHT ACADEMY PTY LTD
Pho Thin 13 Lo Duc
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at Taylors House: listings, news, works, planning and history.
Planning & heritage
Planning controls
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO10Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designPO1Parking 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
- TP96669
- Lots on the plan
- 1
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 32
- Estimated cost of works
- About $17.7m
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 Taylors House in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Taylors House residential or commercial?
Taylors House is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as educational/research.
When was Taylors House built?
Taylors House was completed in 1986.
How many floors does Taylors House have?
Taylors House has 11 floors above ground.
What businesses are in Taylors House?
The latest council census counted 12 businesses in Taylors House, including Academia Australia, Asia Pacific International College Pty Ltd and Canterbury Institute of Management Australia.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Taylors House?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who built Taylors House?
The building team section lists who's known so far. Builders, architects and developers can claim their role on this page.
How tall is Taylors House?
About 46 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 346 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Taylors House?
Melbourne Central Station is the nearest train station, about 5 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St #3, about 2 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for Taylors House?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Does Taylors House have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision TP96669 has 1 lot.
Was Taylors House offered for sale before 2021?
In March 2011, FKP offered the office at 399 Lonsdale Street for sale at about $35 million.
Has any work been done on Taylors House recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 32 building permits for Taylors House since 1994. The most recent was in October 2025.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylors House | Commercial | — | 11 | 1986 |
| 200 Queen St | Commercial | 57 m | 36 | 1982 |
| Lonsdale Gardens | Commercial | 71 m | 13 | 1994 |
| MIT House | Hotel | 75 m | 20 | 1959 |
| University City Apartments | Mixed use | 73 m | 14 | 1950 |
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.