AFL brothers Tom and Ed Langdon’s South Melbourne house hits market

AFL brothers Tom and Ed Langdon are lining up to kick another goal off the field, listing their South Melbourne house in one of the city’s most exclusive lifestyle pockets.

The pair, who share a combined 290 AFL games, were among football’s most recognisable siblings.

Tom, a Collingwood defender, was one of the league’s brightest prospects before a devastating knee injury cut his career short at age 26.

His 2018 Grand Final performance remains a career highlight, with many still calling him the Magpies’ best on ground that day.

Ed, his younger brother, has gone on to forge a decorated career as a premiership wingman with Melbourne.

The brothers are also channelling their energy into Lay Day Coffee, a boutique instant-coffee brand they run between Melbourne and Germany, where Tom now lives.

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Their South Melbourne property at 8 James Service Place has been a long-term investment, held for close to a decade and once used as their city base.

The double-fronted Victorian is freestanding on a wide corner 178sq m block — a rare find in the heritage-rich heart of Emerald Hill, steps from Albert Park Lake, MSAC and Clarendon St.

Jellis Craig Port Phillip director Max Mercuri said the home’s charm, light and location were driving serious buyer interest.

“The biggest selling point is definitely the location and the facade,” Mr Mercuri said.
“It’s an entry-level, double-fronted Victorian, freestanding on a corner block with brilliant rear access and all that beautiful period character South Melbourne buyers crave.”

The home features a grand arched hallway, three bedrooms, a central bathroom and a north-facing living and dining zone that opens to a red-brick courtyard crowned by a lemon tree.

“It’s surprisingly bright,” Mr Mercuri said.

“The rear faces north, so the afternoon light just floods through, you barely need to flick a switch.”

He said downsizers and young professionals were showing interest, drawn by its flexibility and lifestyle appeal.

“Downsizers love the single-level living and that walk-everywhere location,” he said.

“But younger families and professional couples are talking about future extensions – maybe adding an extra bedroom, bathroom or even a second storey down the track.”

Mr Mercuri said South Melbourne’s market had “come roaring back” this spring, with easing interest rates reigniting auction competition and renewed confidence among buyers.

The home is scheduled to be auctioned at 6pm on October 22, with a price guide of $1.6m-$1.7m.

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