The eight best homes for sale in Victoria
By Mary O'Brien and Lou Sweeney
Looking for your next home in Victoria? We’ve got you covered.
19 Webbs Lane, Somerville
Let’s start 2025 off with a flourish. This Philip Mannerheim-designed French provincial classic in Somerville has all the Gallic country-house trimmings – wrought-iron front gates, a charming tree-lined drive, stunning mansard roof and an elegant generosity of space.
James Hallahan of Sotheby’s International Realty says 19 Webbs Lane is a bit of a peninsula rarity. “You just don’t find these kinds of places here,” he says. It’s like a Toorak house in the country.”
Beyond the columned entry, parquetry floors flow past a gold-class-style cinema room and along the splendid hall where French doors open to a spectacular grassed terrace and pool.
An expansive kitchen-dining-living space is all composed style – deep grey cabinetry, crisp white walls and those fine timber floors making a combination for the ages.
That’s before you even take in the smart amount of storage and preparation space and the superb, large picture windows over the gardens, greenery and gorgeous pool.
The main bedroom is a lush suite while three further bedrooms, a study and wraparound verandahs speak to the excellent elbow-room here.
Outside, across four hectares are an ornamental lake and a verdant, boutique-sized vineyard growing pinot noir and chardonnay. Lovely.
The price guide for this “very special” spread is $5 million to $5.5 million.
22 Queens Road, Sorrento
Huge windows frame tranquil treetop views from the sleek first-floor living space of this new coastal house.
Designed by Di Donato Architects, the smart floorplan offers flexibility with a one or two-bedroom apartment downstairs.
Highlights include a first-floor infinity pool, lift and cul-de-sac back-beach location. It’s due to star in Dream Homes Revealed this year.
5 Kalimna Drive, Mornington
Tear your gaze away from the panoramic bay views to enjoy this luxe three-level home.
The updated Roy Grounds design includes an atrium, leafy garden, pool and private beach path. The living areas focus on the vista.
“It’s one of only a handful of properties with absolute beach frontage,” the agent says.
35 Greenfield Way, Mount Martha
Surrounded by lush, low-maintenance gardens, this house promises peace and privacy.
The stylish kitchen is the hero, servicing a family zone, terrace and wine-tasting room. A self-contained unit is sensitively separated.
“The size of the land, so close to the beach and village, is unique,” the agent says.
24 Argyle Lane, Kyneton
This American Gothic-style property with its storybook features is an unusual find.
Within strolling distance of Piper Street, the spacious home has a choice of living spaces, including a family room, lounge, theatre room, bar and charming al fresco zone – all with green views.
“It has prime Campaspe River frontage,” the agent says.
5401 Midland Highway, Dry Diggings
Close to Daylesford, this pretty stone and strawbale retreat could suit multigenerational groups or guests.
Surrounded by gardens, the main two-storey house features a sunny living space while the adjoining strawbale house has a games room. Bonuses include solar panels, batteries and a dam.
“It offers income potential and eco-friendly living,” the agent says.
3 Egerton Street, Blairgowrie
Hiding behind timber screens is this drop-dead gorgeous house by Pleysier Perkins Architects.
A mix of pale natural materials adds a tranquil note to the interiors.
The living-dining room overlooks a pool, while the main suite is upstairs.
It’s between Bridgewater rock pool and the village. “It’s very tastefully finished,” the agent says.
38 Campbells Road, Portsea
In the heart of Portsea, this spacious property will keep all the family entertained.
In summer, relax on the front deck with a barbecue kitchen or the terrace overlooking the tennis court and pool.
The Christopher Doyle-designed home combines a striking mezzanine floor with light-filled living spaces. Walk to Shelley Beach and the village.
This article was originally published by Domain.com.au. Reproduced with permission.