AFL brothers Tom and Ed Langdon are lining up to kick another goal off the pitch, putting their South Melbourne home in one of the city’s most exclusive lifestyle areas.
The pair, who share 290 AFL games, were among football’s most recognizable siblings.
Tom, a Collingwood defender, was one of the best players in the league before a devastating knee injury at the age of 26 halted his career.
His performance in the 2018 Grand Final remains a career highlight, with many still calling him the Magpies’ best on the ground that day.
Ed, his younger brother, has built a career as a premiership man with Melbourne.
The brothers also put 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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Former Collingwood star Tom Langdon. Photo: Michael Klein.
The Demons’ Ed Langdon in action during the 2025 AFL Round 21. Photo: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images
Their South Melbourne property at 8 James Service Place has been a long-term investment, held for almost a decade and once used as a city base.
The double-fronted Victorian building is detached on a wide 178m² corner block – a rare find in the heritage-rich heart of Emerald Hill, moments from Albert Park Lake, MSAC and Clarendon St.
Jellis Craig Port Phillip director Max Mercuri said the home’s charm, light and location attracted serious interest from buyers.
“The biggest selling point is definitely the location and the facade,” says Mercuri.
“It’s an entry-level, double-fronted Victorian, detached on a corner block with stunning rear access and all that wonderful period character that South Melbourne buyers crave.”
Their South Melbourne property has been a long-term investment.
The house has been occupied for almost ten years and was once used as a city base for the siblings.
The house features a grand vaulted entrance hall, three bedrooms, a central bathroom and a north-facing living and dining room opening onto a red-brick courtyard crowned by a lemon tree.
“It’s surprisingly clear,” Mr Mercuri said.
“The back faces north, so the afternoon light just flows through, you barely have to flip a switch.”
He said downsizers and young professionals were showing interest, attracted by the flexibility and appeal of the lifestyle.
The house has three bedrooms.
The dining area opens onto a red-brick courtyard topped by a lemon tree.
“Downsizers like the one-level living and the accessible location,” he said.
“But younger families and professional couples are talking about future expansions – perhaps adding an extra bedroom, bathroom or even a second floor further down.”
Mr Mercuri said the south Melbourne market had “revived” this spring, with the easing of interest rates reigniting auction competition and renewing confidence among buyers.
The home will be auctioned on October 22 at 6 p.m., with a guide price of $1.6 million to $1.7 million.
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