Iconic Victorian Home from Blue Heelers Listed for $2.4 Million

A historic home in Williamstown, Victoria, has been listed for sale with a price guide ranging from $2.19 million to $2.4 million. The property at 8 Thompson St is well-known among fans of the long-running Australian police drama, Blue Heelers, which aired from 1994 to 2006. According to realestate.com.au, the house featured prominently in external shots of the series, which captured the lives of police officers in the fictional town of Mount Thomas.

Built in 1907, the residence includes three bedrooms, a sitting room that could serve as a fourth bedroom, and distinctive features such as Baltic pine floors, decorative fireplaces, and pressed-metal ceilings. The home was last sold in 2003 for $832,500, indicating a significant potential profit of approximately $1,567,500 for the current owner.

Potential for Development and Local Interest

Real estate agent Anthony Christakakis from Jellis Craig noted that the local council has approved plans for an extension and garden redesign. “The owners who intended to do the extension have moved overseas for work reasons,” he explained. Interest has been strong, particularly from young families in the area. The property sits on a corner block of over 700 square meters, which may allow for future subdivision, subject to council approval.

Next door, the adjacent property at 10 Thompson St, which served as the fictional Mount Thomas police station in Blue Heelers, was sold earlier this year for a price guide between $2.8 million and $3.1 million. This cottage, a vintage Federation-style home, is also part of the heritage-listed sites in the area, both of which once functioned as real police stations.

Nostalgia and Cultural Impact

The enduring popularity of Blue Heelers has solidified its place in Australian television history. The series, which garnered 25 Logie Awards, starred a number of beloved actors, including Lisa McCune, John Wood, and Julie Nihill. McCune’s character, Maggie Doyle, became particularly iconic, and her dramatic death on the show in 2000 left a lasting emotional impact on viewers.

Many Australians still recall the heart-wrenching moment when Maggie was shot just before entering witness protection after discovering crucial evidence against a gang. McCune later expressed her disappointment about the decision to kill off her character, stating, “I think because I knew she had such a strong, young female following, I felt really strongly that I wanted her to stay alive.”

The nostalgia surrounding Blue Heelers continues to resonate, making properties associated with the show particularly appealing to potential buyers.

For many, the sale of 8 Thompson St represents not just a real estate opportunity but a chance to own a piece of Australian television history that evokes cherished memories of a beloved series.