Millie Savage's Fitzroy Terrace Hits Market with $2.35M Guide
A stunning Melbourne terrace owned by renowned Australian jeweller Millie Savage has been listed for sale with an impressive price guide of $2.25 million to $2.35 million. Located in the fashionable suburb of Fitzroy, just 3 kilometres from the central business district, this stylishly renovated property offers two bedrooms and two bathrooms.
Celebrity Connections and Historical Significance
Savage, known for her celebrity clientele including musicians Chappell Roan and Miley Cyrus, reportedly purchased the property three years ago to be close to her nearby business operations. The site holds historical significance, originally constructed in the 1850s as the Fitzroy National School before undergoing a sophisticated conversion by MvS Architects in 2019.
Architectural Features and Layout
The two-storey home presents a spacious open-plan layout on the first floor, seamlessly combining the kitchen and dining areas. An adjoining living space opens directly to a courtyard balcony, creating excellent indoor-outdoor flow. The ground floor accommodates the bedrooms, which lead to a beautiful garden featuring a covered entertainment patio.
Key architectural highlights include:
- Expertly preserved original design features
- High ceilings throughout the property
- A maintained Regency facade
- A working fireplace for added character
Luxury Finishes and Design Details
The main bedroom boasts an en suite bathroom featuring handmade Japanese finger tiles and a custom bathtub. The galley-style kitchen showcases stone benchtops and custom woodwork, reflecting the property's careful renovation. These premium finishes contribute to the home's substantial valuation.
Owner's Motivation and Future Plans
Savage, aged 33, revealed to the Herald Sun that she plans to auction the Victorian-era home next month to focus more time on her farm in Gherang on the Surf Coast, approximately 90 kilometres from Melbourne. "There's a lot in motion," Savage explained, "Expanding my own art practice, still hand-making jewellery constantly and my life in Gherang only works if I'm actually there getting dirt under my nails and looking after the land, plants, animals and general farm chaos."
Jewellery Business and Notable Designs
Dubbed the 'rockstar' of Australian jewellery makers, Savage established her brand in 2013 and opened her first physical shopfront in nearby Brunswick in 2020. Favouring bold statement designs, the sought-after designer works with vibrant colour choices and custom-cut opals.
Her website promotes a range of 'one-off beauties' - unique designs never to be repeated - which command premium prices. Examples include a maple signet ring priced at $2,500 and a sterling silver garden necklace featuring blue and green sapphires priced at $3,990.
Celebrity Endorsement and Emotional Connection
Savage's work gained significant attention when influencer Abbie Chatfield received a custom-designed horseshoe necklace from boyfriend Adam Hyde during Christmas celebrations. The piece held particular emotional significance as it replicated a necklace worn by Chatfield's late grandmother, Carmel.
The design was made even more meaningful through the inclusion of Chatfield and Hyde's birthstones. "I've never cried so much from a gift," Chatfield wrote about the sentimental present, highlighting the personal connection Savage creates through her jewellery designs.
