Brunswick banana bathroom home fetches $1.455m

The Brunswick Edwardian with a banana bathroom sold for $1.455m to first-home buyers after a spirited auction campaign.

A Brunswick Edwardian with a banana on its bathroom wall has sold for $1.455m to first-home buyers after a spirited auction campaign.

The three-bedroom, two-bathroom home at 87 Dawson St mixed heritage charm with eccentric touches, from pressed-metal ceilings and stained-glass doors to a roller-door backyard shed and bright blue coffee table.

Compton Green agent Tara Freeman said the unusual styling helped the home stand out from the sea of slickly staged inner-city listings.

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The bathroom’s banana decal became a quirky talking point during the Brunswick auction campaign.

“The sellers really made this place their own, it had a quirky, eccentric edge that reflected their personality, but it also felt genuine and lived-in,” Ms Freeman said.

“Buyers picked up on that. You could feel the love in the walls.”

The campaign drew strong numbers, although two bidders dropped out late due to finance and settlement terms.

Timber-top kitchen with Ilve oven and Miele dishwasher anchors the home’s rear living zone.

Skylit dining area with chandelier detail opens to the backyard deck.

On auction day one genuine bid was made before the home was passed in, then later negotiated to a result just above the quoted range.

Ms Freeman said the vendors, who had lived in the property for 24 years and raised three children and two dogs there, were emotional but delighted with the outcome.

“It was bittersweet for them, but they’re upsizing locally and were very happy to hand the keys to a lovely young couple buying their first home,” she said.

Spacious living room blends heritage character with quirky, eclectic style.

Eclectic interiors blended stained-glass doors, bold colours and quirky furnishings.

The property’s features included a skylit dining area, timber-top kitchen with Ilve and Miele appliances, multiple living zones, a study nook and a rear deck flowing to a lawn and powered workshop.

The main bedroom upstairs opened to a balcony with city glimpses. But it was the playful details that sparked the most chatter.

“From the stained-glass doors to the banana decal in the bathroom, the house had personality that buyers loved,” Ms Freeman said.

Eclectic interiors blended stained-glass doors, bold colours and quirky furnishings.

Substantial backyard with lawn, powered workshop and roller-door shed access.

The sale came just ahead of the new first-home buyer scheme starting October 1, which Ms Freeman said could spur more demand in Melbourne’s entry-level market.

“The biggest impact will be in apartments and affordable options, but with rates easing we’ll see more younger buyers at opens,” she said.

With the AFL Grand Final break pausing auctions next weekend, Ms Freeman said momentum across the inner north remained strong.

“We’ve got a healthy pipeline of listings, plenty of finance-ready buyers, and motivated vendors wanting to transact before year’s end,” she said.

“That energy will carry us through spring and set up a strong start to 2026.”

The infamous banana decal made the bathroom a standout talking point among buyers.

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