Our 13 favourite homes for sale in Victoria right now

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1405/8 Bowen Crescent, Melbourne

The knockout views of Albert Park Lake, the bay and the city are the standout at this glamorous Albert Place sub-penthouse designed by David Hicks and Elenberg Fraser. The $400,000 worth of marble also impresses, as do the four-metre island bench, butler’s pantry, Japanese toilet and communal bathhouse. “You will never lose the view,” the agent says.

37 Green Street, Camberwell

Layers of lush garden terraces surround this Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired home. The serene family area, headlined by a superbly equipped kitchen, flows to a covered terrace with a leafy backdrop. The living spaces include a formal lounge-dining room, study and retreat. Families will appreciate the pool, basement cinema/games room and gym. It’s opposite Cooper Reserve and near Wattle Park.

21 Beleura Hill Road, Mornington

It’s easy to entertain at this coastal retreat, which wraps around a central pool. The lounge boasts its own bar, cellar, stone fireplace and servery to a deck. French doors in the family room open to the pool and most bedrooms link to garden decks. “It’s a sought-after area close to Mills beach,” the agent says.

17 Beaver Street, Aberfeldie

Families will love the luxe options in this three-level period home. Choose from three living rooms, two studies and two main suites. The outdoor attractions include a pool, games court and terrace. It has a huge basement with a gym and is close to schools. “It’s a lovely leafy street with easy access to Maribyrnong River tracks,” the agent says.

24 Luxton Road, South Yarra

This turn-of-the-century period cottage sits in a “a great enclave” a stroll from Hawksburn Village hotspots Baker Bleu, Bistro Thierry and Toscano’s fruiterers, to name a few. “People want to stay there; they sell and move to another in that radius,” the agent says. This semi-detached brick-and-stucco home has an open-plan living area and a modern kitchen that opens to a neat rear courtyard.

1/14 Clapham Street, Balwyn

This stylish newcomer introduces low-maintenance townhouse living to its tree-lined street in an established family suburb. It offers well-zoned interior spaces, a double garage, a Miele-appliance kitchen, herringbone parquetry and security. One of three, the street-front property has a small garden and a north-side barbecue deck. Nearby you’ll find Mont Albert Primary School, Maranoa Gardens, Balwyn shops and Box Hill Central.

202/8 Bligh Place, Melbourne

In the heart of our modern city, this sophisticated apartment sits in ornate, heritage-listed 1886 Leicester House. Solid steel I-beams and double-hung windows pre-date its conversion to residential living two decades ago. Updates add lift access, a cook’s kitchen and hydronic heating. “It has great character and extra space so you can zone and designate living and dining,” the agent says. The dedicated study is a bonus.

302/27 Pine Street, Brighton

For divine al fresco entertaining with sunset views of the neighbourhood, this penthouse pad has an 80-square-metre terrace that wraps the north-west living zone. “They’ve really got the design right for a bayside downsizer,” the agent says. The top-level residence of new development Sera employs Bec Judd’s muted interiors, Jack Merlo’s landscaping, and up-to-the-minute energy-efficient inclusions.

219B South Road, Brighton East

At the end of a driveway lined with clivias under silver birches, this townhouse with a double garage offers seclusion and European elegance. It’s one of six built in 2010. French doors open the living and dining rooms to a protected north-facing deck, and two of three upstairs bedrooms to a balcony. “The big drawcard is having St Leonard’s and Haileybury so close,” the agent says.

17a Valiant Street, Abbotsford

We love the inner-city pocket between the hipster joints of LoJo (lower Johnston Street) and Abbotsford Convent’s riverside arts precinct, and the sophisticated oasis of this architectural beauty by Huw Wellard completes its liveability. The as-new townhouse, one of a pair, centres on a courtyard that brings natural light into its living zone and third bedroom (or lounge/study) and has steps up to a sun-catching barbecue deck.

506 Bungaree - Creswick Road, Pootilla

Enjoy pretty rural views from this family home and farm on the outskirts of Ballarat. Highlights include a contemporary kitchen with a generous family zone that links to an al fresco area with fireplace. The main-bedroom suite is in a separate wing. The 21 hectares host dams and bore water. “It has rich volcanic soils,” the agent says.

1 Hospital Street, Daylesford

There’s a strong creative aesthetic behind this drop-dead gorgeous house. The owner, artist Cristina Doyle, has placed the living areas on the first floor to capture views of Wombat Hill. Why not entertain among the treetops in the sunroom or terrace? There’s also a two-storey gallery that could be used as a studio, office or accommodation (with changes).

28 Moonshadow Avenue, Cape Paterson

Imagine having your own eco-friendly patch of paradise near the beach. This 8.3-star energy-rated house – built by The Sociable Weaver – doesn’t compromise on design and materials, with polished concrete floors, timber and terrazzo tiles. The north-facing family room flows out to a deck, while the kitchen and bathrooms have quality fixtures and fittings. It’s part of The Cape sustainable community.

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