Our seven favourite homes for sale in Melbourne right now
By Mary O'Brien and Lou Sweeney
Looking for your next home in Melbourne? We’ve got you covered.
39 Highbury Grove, Prahran VIC
You can be clever and inventive, but if you don’t have character to go with your cutting-edge, you’ll likely have a husk, not a home.
That magic design dovetail is precisely why 39 Highbury Grove, Prahran, is so very good.
“You don’t get places in Prahran like this very often,” says Kay & Burton’s Nick Kenyon. “A traditional terrace that turns into a modernist house – and you would never know from the exterior. It’s a little beauty.”
Little is the operative word here, but that doesn’t mean lacking. The way space, light and air have been integrated here transcends size. Then there’s the fit-out.
“Beyond the traditional two front bedrooms, you open up to this incredibly well-balanced expanse of timber and concrete,” says Kenyon.
Indeed, this kitchen-living-dining area acts as a beautiful ballast that provides all the necessities but then allows the form to soar.
The central courtyard faces north with the genius, generously glazed double-height living room and the deeply impressive main-bedroom suite on its glowing edges.
“It’s like a mini gallery acting as a home, but warm and functional too,” Kenyon says. “It’s a gem.”
The expressions-of-interest campaign closes on March 25 at 5pm and carries a guide of $3.1 million to $3.41 million.
50 Nelson Street, Sandringham VIC
It’s hard not to fall for this inspired Federation gem. A pitch-perfect contemporary extension is angled to capture northern light while the eaves offer summer protection. The airy sustainable design includes a dry-stone feature wall, suspended fireplace and steel-framed windows. Solar panels and a Tesla battery are handy and the train terminus is within walking distance.
9 Point Avenue, Beaumaris VIC
High above Ricketts Point is this magical enclave. Designed by Wolveridge Architects, this timber-wrapped home blends into native gardens by Fiona Brockhoff. Inside, high ceilings, timber screens and large windows dominate the striking living spaces while bedrooms gaze into treetops. The poolside deck is for relaxing. Stroll to the Concourse shops.
215 Errol Street, North Melbourne VIC
History lives on in this 1888 former bootmaker’s shop with its original verandah. Now reinvented as a two-level home, it’s at the quiet end of Errol Street. The flexible floor plan includes a front office/lounge, a lower-level family room, and a separate kitchen-dining room linking to a courtyard. “It’s deceptively large,” the agent says.
601/28 Stanley Street, Collingwood VIC
A sky garden adds the finishing touch to this sixth-floor penthouse. Built by Gurner Group, the apartment offers impressive views of the city and the nearby Foy & Gibson building. The living-dining space features huge windows, textured finishes and a fireplace. “The terrace is as good as it gets,” the agent says.
63 Donald Street, Brunswick VIC
Courtyards are the secret ingredient in this light-filled, reinvented Victorian. Mihaly Slocombe Architects have created three harmonious living spaces that gaze onto a patio, fernery or north-facing garden. Upscale details, brick flooring and joinery shine while heritage features are celebrated. “It’s stylish, comfortable and super practical,” the agent says. Zoned for Merri-bek Primary.
19/284 Dorcas Street, South Melbourne VIC
A character-filled, three-level apartment in this former 1880s schoolhouse is in a class of its own. Beautiful original windows, polished floorboards and a two-storey void make for a graceful living-dining room. The flexible floor plan allows study options on two levels. It’s a hop, skip and jump to the market or the light rail.
This article was originally published by Domain.com.au. Reproduced with permission.