The best homes for sale in Victoria right now
By Jacqui Hammerton and Mary O'Brien
Looking for your next home in Victoria? We’ve got you covered.
18 Hanby Street, Brighton
Inspired by Tuscan villas, this mansion makes a big impression with its eight-metre-high entry, sweeping stairs and chandelier. Built by Marcopolo Property, the house focuses on quality, detailing and plush finishes. Highlights include a Hamptons-style kitchen, a lounge and a classic dining space. A pavilion and plunge pool are good additions. Close to Were Street shops and schools.
7 Vincent Avenue, Geelong
Wolveridge Architects worked their magic along with luxe finishes in this timeless design. Close to the bay and CBD, the home’s large windows and courtyards weave a strong connection to the garden and pool. A three-sided fireplace and sleek kitchen steal the limelight. There’s a study/fourth bedroom. “It’s a very tightly held area,” the agent says.
6 Menzies Avenue, Brighton
This design-driven star by Finnis Architects was featured in Wallpaper magazine. On a discreet corner, the home is defined by bluestone tiles, pivoting doors and joinery. The elegant living zone combines a warm kitchen, a dining area with a void, and a lounge with pivoting doors. Add in a pool, leafy garden and lift for the ultimate in family luxury.
Penthouse/65 Lansell Road, Toorak
Downsizers seeking to indulge will like this two-level penthouse. Close to the Yarra River in a block of three, the home impresses with its size, scale and style. Architecture firm Cera Stribley added a showstopping staircase to link the serene living zone with bedrooms. Expect a luxe kitchen, a main bedroom with a fireplace, and a terrace with a pool – plus views.
203/751 Glen Huntly Road, Caulfield
A full-width paved terrace, via sliding glass doors, doubles the 10.3-metre-wide living zone of this modern apartment atop a newly completed block of eight in a popular cafe strip. “If you’re going to downsize or live without a garden, this is the kind of outdoor space you want,” says the listing agent. Herrringbone timber floors and Smeg appliances add stylish luxury inside.
9/417-419 Brunswick Road, Brunswick West
For work or for play, a room with sliding glass doors to a rooftop deck is a bonus for an inner-north townhouse. “The extra study space and oversized terrace will appeal to young professionals upsizing from an apartment,” the agent says. The living room and a first-floor bedroom also have balconies. It’s in a block of nine opposite 170-hectare Royal Park, Melbourne’s largest open space.
Penthouse 501, 10/Penthouse 501, 10 Martin St, St Kilda
This Rothelowman-designed apartment has been the developer’s investment rental property for eight years — now perhaps an owner-occupier will fall for its chic style on levels four and five, topped by an outdoor entertainment zone with spa and bay views. “It’s quite edgy so it will appeal to clients who like the lifestyle of St Kilda, Chapel Street, the beach and Carlisle Street,” the agent says.
24 Hammerdale Avenue, St Kilda East
Craftsmanship and design teamwork by the vendors – FenCon building company owner Jack Fenton and his partner, of eponymous Matilda Reed Interiors – have turned this well-located clinker-brick 1930s home into an “elegant, timeless and very considered property”, the agent says. Original features are restored and above the double garage is the new star of the show – self-contained accommodation, teen retreat or a classy WFH space with a balcony.
14 Newry Street, Richmond
This smart Victorian villa has grown with the vendor as his family expanded and as fabulous cafes and restaurants proliferated along nearby Swan Street and Bridge Road. Behind the period facade are large bedrooms, contemporary open-plan living with blond chevron flooring, a plunge pool and an upper-floor parents’ retreat with study. “It’s divine; beautifully renovated and cleverly thought out,” the agent says.
25 Kilburn Grove, Mount Martha
Steps from the beach and shops, this coastal retreat has been lovingly cared for by the same family for 30 years. The flexible floor plan means it can be split into a two-bedroom apartment and a first-floor family home. The balcony offers views over the tennis court, garden and bay. “It’s ideal for intergenerational living,” the agent says.
26 Queensberry Street, Daylesford
There’s a touch of romance about this pretty, renovated period home on a large block. The views from the family room and deck are impressive. The interiors are skilfully curated from the lounge to the family room and a country-style kitchen. There are two baths with views and a self-contained studio. Pools are rare here, the agent says.
87 Kars Street, Frankston South
Inspired by modernist design, this distinctive house looks to the future with a seven-star energy rating. Spotted gum feature walls, terrazzo floors and huge glass doors complement the north-facing design.
This article was originally published by Domain.com.au. Reproduced with permission.