One of Caulfield North’s Best Streets… You’ve Probably Never Been Down It

Caulfield North is filled with beautiful, tree-lined streets. Some are known for their architecture. Others, for their proximity to parks or private schools.

But one street stands apart — not because of what’s on it, but because of how few people have actually seen it.

Welcome to Manor Grove. A quiet, cul-de-sac hidden behind one of Melbourne’s most remarkable mansions. A street with only seven freestanding homes. And a level of privacy that most inner-suburban buyers can only dream of.

The Street Behind the Mansion

While most locals are familiar with Orrong Road and Balaclava Road, few realise that just off these busy arteries sits Labassa Mansion — a 35-room French-style estate built in the 1880s by millionaire Alexander Robertson.

Labassa is now part of the National Trust and open to the public on selected days. But unlike many grand homes, it isn’t surrounded by a busy neighbourhood or retail strip. Instead, it presides over a short, unassuming street: Manor Grove.

Because of the mansion’s size, the number of homes that could be built nearby was limited. That’s why Manor Grove has only seven.

Why So Few Have Been There

Manor Grove doesn’t appear on cut-through routes. There’s no reason to drive down it unless you live there or are visiting someone who does. And that’s exactly what makes it so special.

In an era where most Caulfield North streets see a mix of old homes, modern builds, and multi-dwelling developments, Manor Grove feels untouched. Quiet. Sheltered. Not by accident, but by design.

Its location behind Labassa creates a natural buffer from surrounding noise. And the lack of turnover on the street means it rarely appears in real estate searches.

Why It Matters

As the property market shifts again, with more buyers returning to high-quality suburbs, the question isn’t just “What can I buy?” — it’s “Where would I want to live for the next 30 years?”

Streets like Manor Grove don’t come up often. Not because people overlook them. But because those who live there have little reason to leave.

Want to Explore the Area?

Labassa Mansion is open on select days and well worth visiting — not just for the architecture, but to see where Melbourne’s early wealth once settled.

Learn more and book a tour via the Visit Melbourne website.