About this space

Blending country charm with inner-city ease, Empress Farmhouse is a character-rich shoot location tucked into a leafy Melbourne street. With its period bones, lush gardens, and rustic yet contemporary extension, this home delivers warmth, texture, and versatility across every corner—perfect for film productions, lifestyle shoots, branding content, or editorial campaigns.

From the outside in, the space is full of thoughtful detail. The front of the home carries the traditional elegance of a Melbourne period house, styled with personality and vintage quirks that lend themselves beautifully to portraiture and still life work. At the rear, a sunlit renovation opens out into a bright and airy living zone, framed by greenery and designed for natural light to move easily through the day.

The undercover outdoor entertaining area is wrapped in grapevines, setting the scene for garden gatherings, relaxed food styling, or family shoot moments with a lived-in feel. The garden beyond is lush and inviting, complete with a chicken coop that adds both charm and authenticity—an ideal backdrop for slow living, homesteading, or seasonal storytelling.

Inside, the home feels warm, welcoming, and shoot-ready. It combines rustic touches with contemporary comforts—balancing raw textures with clean lines and styled finishes. A fireplace adds cosiness and atmosphere, while the layout allows for easy crew flow and equipment access throughout the day.

Located just minutes from the heart of Melbourne, Empress Farmhouse gives you the best of both worlds: an intimate country aesthetic, with all the convenience of an inner-city location. It’s a unique, one-of-a-kind setting that supports both high-production storytelling and heartfelt, homegrown content.