The best Melbourne homes on the market right now

Looking for your next house across Melbourne? We’ve got you covered.

196 Beach Road, Black Rock

For uninterrupted bay views, it’s hard to beat this one-year-old house. Its eco credentials are balanced by a sharp design by architect Nadine Samaha.

A smart kitchen, lounge and dining space looks over the bay. Upstairs, the main suite and balcony have a bird’s-eye view. Bonuses include a lift and car charger. “It has beautiful finishes,” the agent says.

12 Rockley Road, South Yarra

This super-luxe house is in a serene spot, yet still close to everything. A strong team (Workroom Design, Agushi builders and Nathan Burkett landscapers) has delivered this designer home with airy living spaces, plush materials and delightful outdoor areas.

Highlights include a glossy kitchen, an al fresco conversation pit and dreamy bathrooms.

“Homes of this calibre are truly rare,” the agent says.

38A Foam Street, Elwood

Downsizers and families will both like the efficient yet flexible layout designed by Nicholas Wright. The light-filled living zone overlooks a courtyard and pool, while a front room could work as an office or bedroom.

Walk to the beach or village shops. “It ticks a lot of boxes for a large proportion of the marketplace,” the agent says.

22 Leura Grove, Hawthorn East

Evoking a European country villa, this family home has been sensitively renovated for modern living. Parquetry floors and white walls set the backdrop for character-filled interiors.

The central living zone includes a marble-clad kitchen, a sunroom and a living and dining space. French doors open to two terraces while the formal lounge is a stylish entertaining option. It’s close to schools.

19 Little Mountain Street, South Melbourne

A lock-up garage wins next-level buyer attention in tight inner-city pockets such as this laneway locale. This contemporary townhouse has an integrated recycled-brick garage out front where the car stays put while you walk to the beach, Albert Park village, Bay Street shops and the market – or tram it to the CBD.

Reverse living gives the balconied living area north light and a city view.

120 Curzon Street, North Melbourne

“Character is the focus,” says the listing agent for this exemplar warehouse conversion of a century-old iron foundry reformed into four townhouses.

Six Degrees Architects’ work in 2002 made this one a fabulous home for its director-owner, highlighting original Oregon pine trusses and vast industrial windows facing east and west, and adding a Zen garden, indoor-outdoor terrace living, stainless-steel kitchen benches and a wine cellar.

58 Alexandra Street, South Yarra

A just-completed renovation has dressed this single-level inner-city Victorian home with a light touch, both in the use of crisp whites and in the preservation of period features.

“It has the tuck-pointed brickwork, beautiful fireplaces and high ceilings in well-proportioned rooms, yet basically, it’s a new interior,” the agent says. “The separate studio with bathroom at the back is versatile.”

71 Caroline Street, South Yarra

Inner-south convenience is one attraction of Caroline Cottage. Cosseted by leafy avenues boasting architectural grandeur, it’s located between the Yarra and prized park lands, with cafés at every corner.

On the other hand, hearts may melt at its doll’s-house cuteness, with a slate-roofed heritage facade and quaint interior. It has a big bedroom balcony, rear garage, walled courtyard and potential to update.

This article was originally published by Domain.com.au. Reproduced with permission.