The Penthouse Inside Fitzroy’s Former Chocolate Factory Is For Sale
On The Market
The upper level of 46/183 Kerr Street, Fitzroy.
The kitchen forms the heart of the home.
Custom timber joinery is used to maximise functionality throughout the apartment.
The ceiling height and expansive windows create an incredible sense of volume.
The dining space overlooks the huge balcony.
The staircase is a defining feature of itself!
A look into one of the additional living zones.
Joinery creates a hallway on the ground floor.
Steel-framed windows frame leafy outlooks.
A look into the living and study space.
The perfect work-from-home space.
A small kitchenette.
One of the private bedrooms.
Floating walkways inside the historic warehouse conversion.
The detailed facade holds nods to the factory’s history.
Back in the 1880s, the MacRobertson confectionery complex in Fitzroy was the birthplace of the first Freddo Frogs and Cherry Ripes — before the business was later sold to Cadbury.
Now, it’s home to some of the city’s coolest converted warehouse apartments, where exposed bricks meet expansive steel-framed windows. And on the top floor, there’s an incredible three-bedroom penthouse that’s just been listed for sale.
At an impressive 300 square metres, the residence at 46/183 Kerr Street was originally two separate apartments until a masterful redesign by Andrew Simpson and BSG Constructions created the singular, two-storey home.
The building’s unique history was one of the main things that drew the owners to purchase the property about five years ago.
‘From the moment I walked in, I was struck by the volume, the light, and the sense of history embedded in the space. It immediately felt like somewhere with a story to tell,’ the vendor says.
‘It’s completely unique, there’s nothing else quite like it, and that sense of owning something one-of-a-kind really stood out,’ the vendor says. It also reminded me of living in New York and Singapore, while still feeling distinctly Melbourne.’
Original details like the soaring four-metre high ceilings and Oregon timber beams fill the interiors with industrial flair, as the flexible floor plan offers modern inner-city living at its best.
The ground floor contains the three bedrooms, alongside a study, a second living room, and a private retreat. A sculptural timber stairwell leads to the bespoke kitchen upstairs, complete with Carrara marble benchtops, and custom timber joinery.
This open-plan zone also features a dining room and living space, forming a light-filled hub for entertaining with views of the city skyline. Sliding glass doors frame views of the impressive 80-square-metre terrace — an epic balcony space that highlights the apartment’s unique location in the heart of Fitzroy.
‘Being situated between Brunswick and Smith Street means everything is within reach, from cafés to galleries, Lune (what I think is Melbourne’s best croissant), jazz clubs and some of the best restaurants in Melbourne,’ the owner adds.
Talk about a rare opportunity to own a piece of Melbourne’s history!
46/183 Kerr Street, Fitzroy, VIC is listed for private sale with David Sanguinedo and Alicia Cannizzaro from Jellis Craig. Expressions of interest ending May 27.