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57 St David Street, Fitzroy VIC

There’s nothing quite like stepping back off the buzz and bubble of Brunswick and Smith streets and into Fitzroy’s softer centre.

Between those two famous good-time zones are leafy streets jammed with period frontages concealing some brilliant contemporary abodes; 57 St David Street is one of them and then some.

“This section of Fitzroy is a series of one-way streets,” says Nelson Alexander’s Peter Stephens. “They don’t carry the traffic other areas do, so it’s quiet here and a single-level, double-fronted home is unusual here, too. It’s a rare pocket to begin with.”

A top-to-toe renovation has produced sophisticated spaces that glow with light and style. The rear north-facing, open-plan section is a stunner, with polished concrete floors, a peaked ceiling, marble kitchen benchtops and burnished cabinetry. A central fireplace column provides depth and delineation, and black, steel-banded glass opens out onto the spectacular surroundings.

Here’s where the really rare stuff kicks in – there’s a car space, a swimming pool, a framing garden, and an air of privacy seldom found this close to the city.

Peter Stephens says the main bedroom is “absolutely gorgeous”, and the quality of the renovation is palpable. This Fitzroy unicorn will be auctioned on February 27, and the guide price is $5 million to $5.3 million.

8 Mcilwrick Street, Windsor VIC

Steps from buzzy restaurants, this Victorian has been reborn as a cool inner-city pad. Polished concrete floors, three-metre-high ceilings and exposed brick walls lend a warehouse vibe to the two striking living spaces. The rooftop deck promises party nights with city views. “It might suit downsizers reliving their youth,” the agent says.

3 Harold Avenue, Glen Iris VIC

This Dorrington Estate gem is a warm, welcoming home close to Central Park. Elegant formal rooms complement the serene family zone where folding glass doors open to a leafy covered terrace with a fireplace. Highlights include a kids’ top floor, pool and Eckersley-designed gardens. The agent calls it “the ideal family home”.

84 Munro Street, Ascot Vale VIC

This design-driven house stands out from the pack. The creative owners asked Architecture by Us studio to create intimate spaces with a connection to the garden. A central terrace with a vine-covered pergola and striking curved deck are warm-weather options. Entertain in a living room with a dazzling void, chef-ready kitchen or glamorous dining zone.

2A Mcculloch Street, Dromana VIC

The panoramic bay views are the true star of this new three-storey house opposite the beach. A north-facing, first-floor family room with a sleek kitchen and fireplace boasts two balconies to capture the coastal sunsets. Standouts include the top-floor parents’ retreat with dual balconies, a rumpus room and a study/fifth bedroom. Stroll to local shops.

14 Hampden Road, Armadale VIC

A state-of-the-art renovation by architect Richard Beel has transformed this brick Edwardian house into an edgy contemporary home. The open-plan living space with a hero kitchen and huge skylight steals the limelight. Striking steel-framed glass doors open to a green-draped, Eckersley-designed courtyard. “It’s within walking distance of all the Armadale cafes,” the agent says.

27 Pembroke Street, Surrey Hills VIC

With a distinctive street presence of brick and timber screens, this new family home is definitely on trend. Plush materials, a superbly kitted-out kitchen and light-infused living spaces are the vision of the Ewert Leaf design team. A statement staircase, lift, pool, and terrace add value, and the location is handy for school-goers.

131/333 Beaconsfield Parade, St Kilda West VIC

Break away from cookie-cutter renovations with this drool-worthy 13th-floor apartment framing iconic bay views. Owners Tobi Dikstein and Nick Morris have ensured the half-floor sub penthouse is wheelchair-accessible while injecting the 1960s interiors with a unique style courtesy of de.arch studio. “There’s nothing to interrupt the 270-degree views,” the agent says.

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