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Whole house at The Potterage

Country House
·
Whole venue
45, School Road, Melbourne, 3159 –
South East Melbourne
Up to 28
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
External catering allowed

About this space

THE POTTERAGE WILL BE CLOSED AUGUST 16 2025 UNTIL SEPTEMBER 20TH 2025
The Potterage is my private home, it is a French farmhouse, style with a cottage garden. Parking is available at the large double barn doors for easy access. The Potterage is available to professionals for photography and filming, this includes all the rooms, outdoor paved courtyard, and garden area.

PLEASE NOTE. All clients must have current public liability insurance.

There is large main room with huge arched cast iron windows, a mezzanine level with a balcony, a large bedroom and a bathroom. Vintage kitchen with rayburn combustion stove and many quirky features.

Usually booked for

Photo Shoot

Typically for 5-10 guests and costs between $400 - $700.

"The house was amazing, would highly recommend. Linda was very responsive and helpful..."

- Kelly L. Mar 2026

Prices

Sunday
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
from $250–$300 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $250 hire fee per hour
Per hour
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
from $300 hire fee per hour
All prices include GST.
Monday
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
from $180–$200 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $180 hire fee per hour
Per hour
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
from $200 hire fee per hour
All prices include GST.
Tuesday
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
from $180–$200 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $180 hire fee per hour
Per hour
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
from $200 hire fee per hour
All prices include GST.
Wednesday
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
from $180–$200 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $180 hire fee per hour
Per hour
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
from $200 hire fee per hour
All prices include GST.
Thursday
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
from $180–$200 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $180 hire fee per hour
Per hour
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
from $200 hire fee per hour
All prices include GST.
Friday
9:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $180–$200 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $180 hire fee per hour
Per hour
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $200 hire fee per hour
All prices include GST.
Saturday
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
from $250–$300 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $250 hire fee per hour
Per hour
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
from $300 hire fee per hour
All prices include GST.
Best price guarantee
Minimum booking duration: 2 hours

Add-ons

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 28

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
Complimentary tea and coffee
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Kitchen facilities available for guests Space where you can prepare food
No alcohol provided by the venue
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Air conditioner
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Quiet space
  • Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
  • Free parking is available on-site (6 spaces)
  • Free on-street parking
  • Cottage garden
  • Balcony
  • High ceilings
  • Antique furnishings
  • Double barn door access
  • Ground level access
  • Walled courtyard
  • Bespoke architecture
  • Woodland garden with statues
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: PA system / speakers
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Lighting equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Dance floor
  • Unavailable: Soundproof
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Own music not allowed
  • Bring your own DJ not allowed
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Unavailable: Accessible toilets
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • No wedding licence

Host rules

1.if you arrive early please do no knock or enter the building.
2. Please do not drag furniture or equipment across the floor. Lift only.Please replace all items in their original position before leaving
3.Please do not use my ensuite as a bathroom. It is a shoot location only. One bathroom is available for crew and cast.
4 Please do not enter my walk in robe.
5. Please do not smoke inside The Potterage or throw butts into the garden.
6. Please do not engage in risk taking activities on the property.
7. Please observe all OH&S requirements governing your industry.
8. Strictly no firearms, explosives, dangerous chemicals or illicit items allowed on the property
8. Filming of explicitly sexual images strictly prohibited.
10. All breakages/damage must be paid for.

Please respect the fact that The Potterage is also a private home, but do feel at home and take full advantage of the opportunity to create a unique and wonderful set of images.

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day with Grace Period

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Reviews and ratings

(15 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

SE
Sonali E.
Verified review
Photo Shoot · 3 guests · July 2026

Beautiful venue for the photoshoot

4.0
TG
Thomas G.
Verified review
Photo Shoot · 2 guests · July 2026

Great location! So much detail in the house, very unique.

Nothing. All good

5.0
KL
Kelly L.
Verified review
Photo Shoot · 4 guests · March 2026

The house was amazing, would highly recommend. Linda was very responsive and helpful

5.0
GH
Gigi H.
Verified review
Photo Shoot · 5 guests · March 2026

great space!

5.0

The Potterage is a #Supervenue

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Customers rated communication with this venue and their event experience as Superb
Response time: within a couple of hours
Response rate: 100%

About The Potterage

The Potterage is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

Location

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Meet your host

Linda pottage
Member of Tagvenue since July 2021
15 Reviews
4.9 Rating
1h Response time
100% Response rate

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