Geelong properties rated highly as Victoria’s top 50 homes revealed

Our region is home to some of Australia’s most exquisite properties, from 100+ year old heritage houses to new luxe mansions. CAST YOUR VOTE

A historic Geelong mansion to one of the nation’s most iconic coastal homes have been listed among a rare collection of exquisite properties.

Victoria is home to some of the nation’s most exquisite properties, from heritage-listed houses more than 100 years old, to new builds brimming with luxury and design from some of the state’s top architects.

The Herald Sun’s real estate team have selected the top 50 homes across the state.

Tree-lined streets in Melbourne’s elite suburbs showcase some of the best mansions Australia has to offer, while sustainable, inner-city abodes were among the winners at this year’s Victorian Architecture Awards.

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Campbell Point House is on the shore of Lake Connewarre at Leopold, on the Bellarine Peninsula.

The Pole House is an iconic man-made landmark on the Great Ocean Road.

Stone walls, checkerboard tiled floors, sweeping staircases, an infinity-edge pool, manicured gardens and a tennis court – few Victorians will live among this kind of splendour on a 15ha lakefront property at Leopold.

But at Campbell Point House you can sleep over – though it costs upwards of $10,000 a night to have its eight accommodation suites and restaurant to yourself.

But there’s also a raft of quirky homes in unsung regional and coastal townships that made the cut, as well as some of the city’s oldest builds still standing strong today.

You might even spot a famous face or two, as some of the state’s best properties have inevitably been home to a swath of notable owners over the years.

An iconic Fairhaven beach house known for featuring as Max Rockatansky’s hide-out in the original Mad Max movie earned a place, after it was sold last year by Shark Tank and Survivor star Janine Allis.

Also on the list is a luxury Newtown mansion located on Skene St, which will smashed the city’s house price record if it sells within its $11m to $12m price guide.

A beach house known for featuring Max Rockatansky’s hide-out in the original Mad Max movie earned a place in our top 50.

Boost Juice founder Janine Allis in the Lexus marquee on Melbourne Cup day at Flemington racecourse. Aaron Francis/The Australian

Rannoch House, 50B Skene St, Newtown, has been listed for sale. Price hopes are between $11 million and $12 million.

It’s safe to say that each week our team of property experts come across dozens of spectacular homes, which made it difficult to narrow it down to 50.

But after much debate, discussion and cutthroat ranking, the top 50 list is finalised.

Of course it’s a subjective topic, and you may agree or completely disagree with our rankings – which is why we invite you to the discussion and vote below to have your say.

Do you like our list? Let us know how you would have ranked the properties, or of any standout homes you believe should have made the list.

Also, stay tuned for when we reveal our readers’ choice list, as voted by you.

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