Where Would You Buy If Money Wasn’t an Issue? Caulfield North’s Top 5 ‘Blank Cheque’ Streets

If price were no object — if budget didn’t exist — where would you buy in Caulfield North?

It’s a fun question for some. A serious one for others. But for long-time locals and prestige buyers, there’s a quiet consensus: not all streets are created equal.

Some streets offer size. Some offer style. A few offer both. And then there are those rare streets that combine history, privacy, position, and reputation. These are the “blank cheque” streets — the ones people wait years for, or pass down through generations.

Here are five of Caulfield North’s most desirable streets, where if something comes up, you don’t ask how much — you ask how fast.

1. Manor Grove

Why it’s on the list: Privacy, prestige, and history all in one Google Maps: View Manor Grove 

• Only seven homes

• Positioned behind Labassa Mansion

• Almost never listed publicly

• Prestige without pretension

For those who know, Manor Grove is one of Melbourne’s most quietly powerful streets. There’s no drive-by traffic, no development pressure, and no noise — just legacy.

2. Rosemont Avenue

Why it’s on the list: Traditional prestige — wide blocks, heritage homes Google Maps: View Rosemont Avenue 

Rosemont is where prestige lives quietly. Homes here are held long-term, and when they come up, they’re described as rare opportunities. It’s the kind of street where people wave to each other, and builders know they need to match what came before.

3. Ontario Street

Why it’s on the list: Caulfield North’s Golden Mile heartland Google Maps: View Ontario Street 

A consistent performer for decades. Large blocks, grand homes, and a reputation that grows with every listing. Ontario Street feels like a suburb within a suburb — the kind of address buyers name-drop when talking about Caulfield North’s “best pocket.”

4. Malvern Grove

Why it’s on the list: Parkside positioning meets timeless character Google Maps: View Malvern Grove 

There’s something quietly commanding about a street that runs alongside Caulfield Park. Add in classic architecture and decades-long ownership, and Malvern Grove becomes not just valuable — but enduring.

5. Howitt Road

Why it’s on the list: Prestige, size, and uninterrupted length Google Maps: View Howitt Road

Howitt is known for scale. Not just land — but house size, street width, and architectural presence. The homes here are often large-scale family estates, built to last and rarely listed.

What Makes a “Blank Cheque” Street?

It’s not about the newest kitchen. It’s about streets that are:

• Tightly held — homes passed down, not just sold

• Known without needing to be advertised

• Positioned for privacy, prestige, or both

• Valued as much for their history as their market metrics

If you’re buying at this level, you’re not just investing in land — you’re joining a street that holds weight. A street that says something.