Fairfax House, Melbourne 3000

Fairfax House sits at 392 Little Collins Street, right in the heart of Melbourne's CBD, within the 3000 postcode, and stands as one of the city's more distinctive heritage residences available to students. Built in 1883 on a foundation of Malmsbury bluestone and designed by renowned architects Twentyman and Askew in the Italian Renaissance style, the building was originally owned by John Fairfax, founder of Fairfax Media and The Sydney Morning Herald. After passing through several commercial owners, the property was converted into a boutique residential development in 1995, retaining much of its historic character while introducing modern residential comforts. For students looking for student accommodation in Australia with genuine history and architectural personality, Fairfax House offers a particularly distinctive setting.