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Beloved eastern suburbs venues on the market

The site of the beloved Croydon cinema and the former home of the iconic Dakota nightclub have all hit the market as real estate in Melbourne’s east heats up.

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Prospective investors eyeing properties in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs are spoiled for choice when it comes to adding to their portfolio, but it’s not just run-of-the-mill businesses on the market, it’s a much more eclectic offering.

Here is what is up for sale.

3-5 Hewish Rd, Croydon

After closing in March 2023, the beloved Croydon Cinema site is available to buy or lease.

The Croydon Cinema closed in 2023. Picture: Stuart Milligan
The Croydon Cinema closed in 2023. Picture: Stuart Milligan

Croydon locals were devastated when the cinema closed after 45 years in business but the sale could be a chance for the venue to be brought back to life.

“This is a unique opportunity to own and operate your own cinema complex and take advantage of the existing infrastructure and liquor license with the potential to grow and expand in the future,” real estate agent John Camilleri said.

The property includes four cinemas with a combined 848 seats.

The sale price is $3.95m.

123-127 Maroondah Hwy, Ringwood

Nestled in the centre of the Ringwood Activity precinct is a freshly built three story entertainment mecca.

The property is the former home of the iconic Dakota nightclub and the new lively home of the Bungalow Beer Garden.

The former site of the Dakota nightclub is up for sale. Photo: Aston Commercial Real Estate
The former site of the Dakota nightclub is up for sale. Photo: Aston Commercial Real Estate

The turn key entertainment complex features multiple liquor licences, including a late night 5am licence and several commercial kitchens.

It’s ripe to be revived as a night-life hotspot.

247 Stud Road, Wantirna

This former fish and chip joint is set up perfectly for a new takeaway joint for Wantirna.

The site was previously used by seafood store Fish Hook 2. Picture: Modo Property
The site was previously used by seafood store Fish Hook 2. Picture: Modo Property

The building includes a cool rooms, a grease trap and goods lift and will be sold with the existing fit out.

The asking price from the property is between $1.5m to $1.6m.

It will go to auction on August 8.

30 Molan St, Ringwood

The site of a former Ringwood adult super store is up for sale in Ringwood.

The former site of an adult store is up for sale. Picture: Century 21 Reach
The former site of an adult store is up for sale. Picture: Century 21 Reach

The listing features undercover parking, the store, office space, amenities and storage facilities.

The premises is vacant.

It is located in the Ringwood industrial precinct and is a short walk from Heatherdale station.

9/86 Maroondah Hwy, Ringwood

A well established laundrette business is another business waiting on a new owner.

This coin laundry is located near Eastland shopping centre along the Maroondah Highway. Picture: Ironfish Commercial Melbourne
This coin laundry is located near Eastland shopping centre along the Maroondah Highway. Picture: Ironfish Commercial Melbourne

The coin laundry, located along the Ringwood retail strip, is being sold as vacant possession or as an established business.

The listing said the business is in the “heart of Ringwood” and is a short distance from Eastland, Ringwood station and EastLink.

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