Caulfield North’s Richest Story Begins Here — On a Street With Only Seven Homes

We often talk about postcodes when it comes to prestige. But sometimes, it’s not about the postcode. It’s about the street.

In Caulfield North, tucked behind a towering 19th-century mansion, there’s a cul-de-sac where just seven freestanding homes exist. Most locals have never driven down it. Many don’t even know it exists.

But those who do, understand its quiet value.

This is Manor Grove. And it shares a border with one of Melbourne’s most significant homes: Labassa Mansion.

Where History Meets Land Size

In the late 1800s, Alexander Robertson — a self-made Scottish immigrant and co-owner of the Cobb & Co coaching empire — commissioned a home to match his rising fortune. By today’s standards, he would be considered a multi-millionaire.

His vision became Labassa: a 35-room French-inspired mansion adorned with imported marble, ornate plasterwork, and stained-glass windows. Its grandeur was designed to outlast its time. And it has.

But few people realise that behind Labassa lies a street just as rare: a dead-end grove that remains one of the most tightly held pockets in Caulfield North.

Only Seven Homes. No Through Traffic. Total Discretion.

While many of Caulfield North’s blue-chip streets are admired for their homes, Manor Grove is admired for its quiet.

Its cul-de-sac layout, lack of visibility from main roads, and adjacency to a heritage-listed estate mean it offers what few Melbourne streets can: total privacy without isolation.

There’s no development overload. No apartment blocks. Just seven standalone homes — many of which haven’t been offered publicly in decades.

Why Now?

Interest rates are easing. Buyer interest is growing. And while headlines often focus on prices and listings, the real story lies in what’s not selling.

Streets like Manor Grove are rarely discussed — not because they’re forgotten, but because they’re guarded.

And that’s what makes them valuable.

Visit the Neighbour You Didn’t Know Was There

Labassa Mansion is now a National Trust property, open on selected days throughout the year. It’s a window into Melbourne’s gilded past — and a reminder that some homes were built with legacy in mind.

You can book a tour or learn more about Labassa via the Visit Melbourne website.