Our 11 favourite homes for sale in Victoria right now
By Jacqui Hammerton and Mary O'Brien
Looking for your next home in Victoria? We’ve got you covered.
7 Weatherly Grove, Brighton
Designed by cricketer-architect Max Walker, this glamorous home has been recently transformed. The Palm Springs-inspired pool steals the limelight, while a secret bookcase door to a basement “speakeasy” bar is intriguing. You can also entertain in the formal lounge or sunny family room with a high-spec kitchen. Plush finishes, high ceilings, and a quiet but central location impress.
41 Kerferd Street, Malvern East
Behind a classic Edwardian facade lies a fresh contemporary renovation by architect Penny Kinsella. A series of arches, vaulted ceilings and steel-framed glass doors set the tone for stylish living. Standouts include a serene dining zone, a light-filled family space and a flawless kitchen with upscale appliances. “It’s in the Gascoigne estate close to Central Park,” the agent says.
28 Mayfield Avenue, Malvern
Design fans will appreciate this strikingly renovated Edwardian house by Flack Studio. Formal rooms have an edgy elegance, while the north-facing family zone connects beautifully to the Jack Merlo garden and pool. Surprise elements include a bar, study and gallery-like spaces. On a corner block, it’s opposite Menzies Reserve. “The whole precinct is swanky,” the agent says.
10 Highgate Hill, Toorak
High on a hill, this new knockout mansion offers panoramic city views. Design team David Watson and Christopher Doyle include all the luxe bells and whistles. The top-floor lounge and balcony with stunning vista provide the real wow factor. Note the plush formal living-dining room, sun-drenched LA-style family space, seductive main-bedroom suite, pool and cul-de-sac location.
78 Napoleon Street, Eltham
Soft curves, a creamy palette and rich textures distinguish this just-completed family home that builds on a 1970s brick-veneer base. The sophisticated contemporary design is by the owner-architect who “took her talents further” into the boutique renovation business following motherhood, the agent says. Walnut flooring, bronzed window frames, travertine surfaces and a plunge pool with a sundeck give it contemporary class.
51 Banks Road, Eltham North
Up a meandering driveway through a private bush block, this classic 1970s Merchant Builders home is “perched at the top of a hill, with windows in every room capturing the easterly view over the treetops”, the agent says. Ideal for a growing family, it offers a pool to the north, broad decks, a cosy brick fireplace and timber ceilings with exposed beams throughout.
122 Windsor Crescent, Surrey Hills
We love the shifts in time and space traversing the eras at this single-level family home. From its c1887 block-fronted facade with return verandah through its contemporary living rooms and on to a bright multipurpose studio, there’s built-in personality. It features window seats, garden views and vibrant paintwork, while deep navy blue gives the patio-partnered kitchen dignified warmth. “It’s so easy to live in,” the agent says.
1901/1 Almeida Crescent, South Yarra
Live the hotel-style high life at luxury skyscraper Capitol Grand, where the residents’ amenities are “the best of any I’ve seen”, says the listing agent for this 19th-floor pad. The gym, pool, sauna and steam rooms, cinema, library, meeting rooms, garden areas and 24-hour concierge services are yours for a $17,000 annual fee. The serene and elegant pad has a view to the city and the bay.
72 Watson Road, Mount Martha
This new designer home channels a strong beachy vibe. The floor plan balances family needs with easy indoor-outdoor entertaining. The family room charms with coastal shades, a dreamy kitchen and a lounge with a fireplace. The front deck overlooks the pool, while the inner deck is for summer dining. “It’s steps from the best part of South Beach,” the agent says.
1270 Goulburn Valley Highway, Thornton
Goulburn River Lodge, on a pretty lake surrounded by parklands, is a popular weekend getaway. The renovated mud-brick and timber lodge has a character-filled living-dining space, a commercial kitchen and a first-floor lounge and balcony with stunning views. With three self-contained cottages on 6.88 hectares plus Goulburn River frontage, the agent says it could suit “a lifestyle purchaser or investor”.
50 Stanway Drive, Romsey
On 16.2 hectares in the Macedon Ranges foothills, this idyllic farmhouse offers magical views of the countryside. The renovated house has a central open-plan living space with huge timber windows, a wood fire and exposed brick walls. A 15-metre pool, orchard and paddocks are attractive inclusions. “It allows for all sorts of farming pursuits,” the agent says.
This article was originally published by Domain.com.au. Reproduced with permission.