The nine best properties for sale in Victoria right now
By Mary O'Brien and Lou Sweeney
We’ve rounded up the best properties on the market right now to help you choose.
60 Roseneath Road, Warncoort
Out here in the Western District, a jag away from Colac and popular Birregurra, is a property that would look right at home in the pages of an Australiana picture book.
At 60 Roseneath Road, Warncoort, you’ll find a lovely, tree-lined drive leading to a pretty little cottage, draped in wisteria and framed by a gorgeous garden.
“It’s stunning,” says Colac to Coast Real Estate’s Andrea Ivermee. “Everywhere you look here, there’s something to see.”
The cottage, with its lining boards, fireplaces, stained-glass windows and polished boards, looks the very picture of winsome country life. The bathroom vanity is even a converted Singer sewing machine stand. Fabulous.
Beyond two excellent verandahs, the garden draws around the house to create a fine green frame. Across the almost 1.25 hectares, there is plentiful shedding as well as a separate studio and a pretty little dam.
Apart from the neat amenity here – solar array, veggie garden, water tank – there’s a brilliant community feel to this part of the world, according to Ivermee.
“The owners built a pizza oven and put a ladder on the fence, so the neighbours could climb over for Friday night pizza and drinks,” she says. Sounds just about perfect.
The private sale has a guide of $899,000 to $929,000.
10/120 Cambridge Street, Collingwood
Here’s a great example of how to transform a historic warehouse into a cool, edgy home. This Foy & Gibson apartment has huge windows, soaring ceilings and exposed brick. Highlights include a sleek, dark kitchen, a loft-style bedroom and a private balcony. “It offers a blend of sophistication and comfort,” the agent says.
63 Russell Street, Surrey Hills
This new two-storey house ticks all the family-friendly boxes – there’s even a playground down the street. The floor plan caters for everyone, with three living spaces, a main-bedroom suite with a balcony, and a study. A terraced front garden and a covered patio with outdoor kitchen are bonuses. Zoned for Camberwell High School.
2A Alice Street, Yarraville
Originally built for the mayor’s parents, this 104-year-old double-fronted cottage is a charmer. Heritage features like stained-glass, fireplaces and polished floorboards shine. The central living room flows into a kitchen-dining room with French doors to a leafy patio. Stroll to the village. The agent says it has “so much character”.
10 Pender Street, Preston
It’s easy to fall for this good-looking art deco family home. The classic facade, leadlights and fireplaces add character while a clever renovation creates an open-plan living zone. A self-contained studio and study nook are bonuses. Zoned for Preston High School. “It’s walking distance to cafés, parks [and] public transport,” the agent says.
40 Stewart Street, Boronia
Space is a luxury, and there’s no lack of it in this family-sized house. Setback from the leafy street, this home comes with a generous back garden, perfect for growing kids. There are views of the Dandenongs from the lounge and dining room, while the rumpus room looks onto the garden.
95 Hoddle Street, Richmond
All the hard work has been done in this tastefully renovated double-fronted Edwardian. High ornate ceilings, period windows and a fireplace are matched with parquetry floors and a smart, well-kitted-out kitchen in the sunny family room. Richmond attractions and transport are steps away. “No expense has been spared,” the agent says.
282 Pyrenees Highway, Chewton
The past and the present are gracefully interwoven in this restored 1860s cottage once owned by former premier J. B. Patterson. A north-east-facing extension draws light into the open-plan living room and modern kitchen, which overlooks a colourful garden and bushland. It’s near walking trails and a five-minute drive from Castlemaine. The agent says it has been “thoughtfully restored”.
95 Ocean Throughway, Ocean Grove
This slice of surfing paradise is just across the road from the ocean. The classic 1980s retreat has a living room with a feature brick fireplace, a pitched and timber-lined ceiling, and slate floors. The north-facing dining room and balcony frame treetop views, and the huge back garden is a kid’s wonderland. “Fall asleep listening to the waves,” the agent says.
This article was originally published by Domain.com.au. Reproduced with permission.