Our nine favourite homes for sale in Victoria right now
By Mary O'Brien and Lou Sweeney
Looking for your next home in Victoria? We’ve got you covered.
1137 Stumpy Gully Road, Moorooduc VIC
Some places have all the luck. It’s not enough that this rambling property in Moorooduc on the Mornington Peninsula has multiple buildings – including a glorious chapel with a towering steeple – the address is a classic, too.
It’s true that “1137 Stumpy Gully Road” sounds like the name of an Australian idyll, and if that entices you, you’ll be completely enchanted once you scope the possibilities of its atmospheric seven-plus hectares framed inside bushland.
McEwing Partners’ Dean Phillips is effusive about the range of options this kind of property offers.
“It’s absolutely a commercial/lifestyle proposition,” he says. “You just cannot go wrong with a place like this.”
That’s big talk, but it’s backed up by the estate’s previous life as a wedding venue, as well as the fact its proximity to the Peninsula Link makes the city easily accessible.
“You actually don’t see anything like it in this part of the world,” Philips says. “This kind of bushland setting is rare for the Peninsula.”
The handsome heft of the bluestone house, as well as the ethereal, simple beauty of the white chapel, are anchored by an expansive reception hall with a commercial kitchen and bar.
There’s also a veggie garden, dam and parking for 30 cars.
The private sale has a guide of $4.2 million to $4.5 million.
53 Rose Street, Armadale VIC
A bold renovation by Taylor Knights has transformed this iconic house for contemporary living. Beautiful formal rooms are carefully curated by Collecte’s Melissa Giuffrida, while a chic sunken lounge and kitchen-dining space (note the French oven) flow into a dreamy, landscaped garden with a pool. The main suite’s sun terrace is a standout.
80 Clowes Street, South Yarra VIC
For serious entertainers, the impressive formal rooms of this Royal Botanic Gardens mansion will be a drawcard. Fine heritage details are sensitively combined with a contemporary north-facing family room. Romantic verandah spaces, a pool, a lift and modern luxuries are included. “A grand family residence of this scale is a rare gem,” the agent says.
122 Finch Street, Malvern East VIC
This heritage-listed Edwardian in the Gascoigne-Estate ticks all the family-friendly boxes. There are formal rooms for entertaining, a study for working, and a light-filled family room overlooking a pool for relaxing. Old-world features add charm, while schools and Central Park are easily reached. “It’s very comfortable with potential for the future,” the agent says.
16 Berry Street, Clifton Hill VIC
There are charming outdoor spaces for relaxing here, with a vine-covered verandah and deck. FMD Architects renovated this corner house, adding a Caroline Street entrance to create a balanced floor plan. The family room is the star with a striking window and bespoke cabinetry. “It’s all very well thought out,” the agent says.
14 Union Street, Richmond VIC
This pretty, two-storey Victorian terrace is a surprise package. Original features are given a contemporary spin, while the family room has a bohemian vibe with exposed beams and a view of the Japanese-style garden. The highlight is the first-floor cinema/lounge with a balcony boasting city views.
101 Williamstown Road, Seddon VIC
After 20 years, the owners of this much-loved Victorian classic are moving. The welcoming home has polished floorboards, period details, a fireplace in the lounge and a modern kitchen, while the garden deck is a bonus. It’s zoned for Yarraville West Primary School, and the agent says you can “walk to the Sun Theatre and Seddon cafes”.
61 Bulldog Creek Road, Merricks North VIC
For the ultimate in peaceful escapes, this 19-hectare lakeside retreat is hard to beat. The architect-designed home has two living spaces and a deck overlooking a lake teaming with wildlife. There’s a separate cottage, paddocks and significant indigenous bush. “It feels like you are a million miles from anywhere,” the agent says.
107 Whistler Lane, Bass VIC
Imagine your own slice of paradise – a private peninsula with 270-degree views of the Bass coast. The strikingly designed house has two living spaces and a deck for sunsets. Nature lovers will be tempted by its eight hectares with restored native grasses and wildlife. “It’s very private and isolated,” the agent says.
This article was originally published by Domain.com.au. Reproduced with permission.