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232m2 studio available on the first floor of the award-winning Sacred Heart Building. Full of natural light, with two lockable office spaces and multiple entrances, this space is perfect for creative organisations and larger retailers.
The room has courtyard views, is self-contained and lockable, and comes with both hydronic heating and split system A/C units. Inbuilt kitchenette with modern bathroom and shower facilities just over the steel bridge entry.
Sitting alongside the Yarra Capital Trail, the Convent is accessible by bike or via public transport. All tenants receive a discount for use of a 300-space onsite car park.
Onsite you’ll find an assortment of delicious food options, markets, venues, a gallery and an extensive program of events and workshops all at your doorstep. With over 130 studios onsite, the Convent is home to some of Melbourne’s finest creatives, arts organisations, and wellbeing practitioners, making this the ultimate place for collaboration and community engagement.
Please note, this studio is expected to be available from mid-July to August.
Professional: $7,333 pcm (inc. GST)
NFP/Other: Please inquire
Other upfront costs: Bond (equal to 2 months’ rent excl GST) and $50 per key deposit.
Please note the official Convent opening hours are 7.30am – 9.30pm daily
If you have any queries or wish to view the space, please contact Leonie Wray, Tenant Community Manager on 03 9415 3610.
Two rare ground floor studios are soon becoming available in the architecturally award-winning Sacred Heart Building. The beautiful studios boast stunning heritage elements, modern LED lighting and beautiful terrazzo flooring.
Just four kilometres from the CBD, the Convent – with its historic buildings and lush surrounds – has become an inner-city sanctuary for creative practitioners and organisations seeking a peaceful, yet vibrant working environment.
As part of a ground level retail hub including jewellers, ceramists and clothing makers, the spaces would ideally suit creative practices or production with a retail component such as fashion design/production, craft and/or textile design, homewares, jewellery, leather goods or perfumery. This list is not exhaustive, so please enquire if you are unsure about your practice or medium. We strongly encourage applications from creative tenants who have a public interface in conjunction with their practice.
The tenancies offers access to shared kitchenette facilities, bathrooms and shower, as well as discounted car parking. Sitting alongside the Yarra Capital Trail, the Convent is also easily accessible on bike or via public transport. Onsite you’ll also find an assortment of delicious food options, markets, two galleries, venues, and an extensive program of events and workshops all at your doorstep. With over 100 studios onsite, the Convent is home to some of Melbourne’s finest creatives, organisations and wellbeing practitioners, making this the ultimate place for collaboration and community engagement.
Each studio offers 24/7 access, noting official Convent open hours are 7.30am – 9.30pm daily.
Independent Creative Practise: $660 per month
NFP Organisations: $850 per month
Professional: $945 per month
Independent Creative Practise: $860 per month
NFP Organisations: $1,050 per month
Professional: $1,170 per month
Please note, all rental rates include GST and utilities.
Other upfront costs: Bond (equal to 2 months’ rent ex GST) and $50 per key deposit
If you have any queries or wish to view the spaces, please email Leonie Wray, Tenant Community Manager or call 03 9415 3610.
A 10m2 studio is available for lease in the Convent Building next month. The former nun’s dormitory has high ceilings with cathedral height windows and plenty of natural light. The room has a courtyard view, is self-contained and lockable, and comes with hydronic heating. Shared kitchenette facilities and bathrooms with shower facilities are nearby.
Sitting alongside the Yarra Capital Trail, the Convent is accessible by bike or via public transport. All tenants receive a discount for use of a 300-space onsite car park.
Onsite you’ll find an assortment of delicious food options, markets, venues, a gallery and an extensive program of events and workshops all at your doorstep. With over 130 studios onsite, the Convent is home to some of Melbourne’s finest creatives, arts organisations, and wellbeing practitioners, making this the ultimate place for collaboration and community engagement.
Independent Creative Practices: $390pcm
NFP organisations: $440pcm
Professional: $520pcm
Other upfront costs: Bond (equal to 2 months’ rent excl GST) and $50 per key deposit.
Please note the official Convent opening hours are 7.30am – 9.30pm daily
If you have any queries or wish to view the space, please email Leonie Wray, Tenant Community Manager or call 03 9415 3610.
A rare 21m2 studio is available for lease in the Convent Building next month. The former nun’s dormitory has high ceilings with cathedral height windows and plenty of natural light. The room has a courtyard view, is self-contained and lockable, and comes with hydronic heating. Shared kitchenette facilities and bathrooms with shower facilities are nearby.
Sitting alongside the Yarra Capital Trail, the Convent is accessible by bike or via public transport. All tenants receive a discount for use of a 300-space onsite car park.
Onsite you’ll find an assortment of delicious food options, markets, venues, a gallery and an extensive program of events and workshops all at your doorstep. With over 130 studios onsite, the Convent is home to some of Melbourne’s finest creatives, arts organisations, and wellbeing practitioners, making this the ultimate place for collaboration and community engagement.
Independent Creative Practices: $700pcm
NFP organisations: $995pcm
Professional: Please Enquire
Other upfront costs: Bond (equal to 2 months’ rent excl GST) and $50 per key deposit.
Please note the official Convent opening hours are 7.30am – 9.30pm daily
If you have any queries or wish to view the space, please email Leonie Wray, Tenant Community Manager or call 03 9415 3610.
An 80 m2 studio is becoming available in the Convent Building. Situated in a prime ground floor location front and centre of site- the studio is perfect for retailers or other creative/educational businesses. The room has gothic-arched north facing windows, an inbuilt kitchenette with dishwasher, reception area, security entry to office, new carpets, 3 possible entry doors and hydronic heating. Bathrooms with shower facilities are nearby.
The bright northerly aspect and garden views make this studio a stunning office/retail space.
Sitting alongside the Yarra Capital Trail, the Convent is accessible by bike or via public transport. All tenants receive a discount for use of a 300-space onsite car park.
Onsite you’ll find an assortment of delicious food options, markets, venues, a gallery and an extensive program of events and workshops all at your doorstep. With over 130 studios onsite, the Convent is home to some of Melbourne’s finest creatives, arts organisations, and wellbeing practitioners, making this the ultimate place for collaboration and community engagement.
Please note, we expect this studio to be available from mid – July to August.
Professional: $2,666 pcm (inc. GST)
NFP/other: Please enquire
Other upfront costs: Bond (equal to 2 months’ rent excl GST) and $50 per key deposit.
Please note the official Convent opening hours are 7.30am – 9.30pm daily
If you have any queries or wish to view the space, please contact Leonie Wray, Tenant Community Manager on 03 9415 3610.
We currently have one 10m2 studio available for lease in the Writer’s Wing of the Convent Building. The former nun’s dormitory has high ceilings with cathedral height windows and plenty of natural light. The room has a view of the precinct, is self-contained and lockable, and comes with hydronic heating. Shared kitchenette facilities and bathrooms with shower facilities are nearby.
Sitting alongside the Yarra Capital Trail, the Convent is accessible by bike or via public transport. All tenants receive a discount for use of a 300-space onsite car park.
Onsite you’ll find an assortment of delicious food options, markets, venues, a gallery and an extensive program of events and workshops all at your doorstep. With over 130 studios onsite, the Convent is home to some of Melbourne’s finest creatives, arts organisations, and wellbeing practitioners, making this the ultimate place for collaboration and community engagement.
Independent Creative Writers: $ 390pcm
Other upfront costs: Bond (equal to 2 months’ rent excl GST) and $50 per key deposit.
Please note the official Convent opening hours are 7.30am – 9.30pm daily.
