Eleven of our favourite homes for sale in Melbourne right now

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96 Osborne Street, Williamstown

While Williamstown is one of our most atmospheric, historic burgs there’s plenty of fresh fashion in the streetscapes here that manages to be both cutting-edge as well as considerate.

In keeping with the area’s heritage concerns, this brand-new beauty at 96 Osborne Street offers a sweet, reimagined, peaked-roofed replica of the erstwhile occupant. Inside, though, it’s a whole new deal: smoothly contemporary and utterly, easily stylish.

“It’s light, bright and the quality is very high level,” says Williams Real Estate’s John Limperis.

There’s certainly a glow – double-height windows track up beside the stairs, bringing light and green garden views in. We love the material application here, too; the travertine kitchen and bathrooms are super impressive.

There’s an understated elegance that’s very appealing, but then you get a touch of grandeur, too, courtesy of the superb, large arched windows of the living room opening up to a ripper little plunge pool of the same shape.

Adding to the fine amenity of three upstairs bedrooms and the lush ground floor main, a peaked-roofed studio with bathroom sits atop the garage.

The indoor-outdoor scheme makes this “a great entertaining house”, according to the agent.

15 Wellington Avenue, Beaumaris

The bay views from the roof deck of this house on a hill steal the show. Three living zones and three outdoor spaces offer families great flexibility. The open-plan family room with a warm tonal kitchen opens to a north-facing covered terrace. Highlights include upscale finishes, a dreamy main suite with a view, and a pool. Stroll to the beach.

35 Fairview Street, Hawthorn

A leaf-patterned decorative panel adds kerb appeal to this modern family home. The sleek kitchen features a fish-tank splashback, while the striking family zone benefits from a raised roof, clerestory windows and north-facing glass doors. A pool, spa and terrace add a resort vibe. It’s in a cul de sac in the sought-after Scotch Hill precinct.

6 Evelina Road, Toorak

A three-year-old renovation has transformed this Victorian terrace into a stylish city pad. Black steel-framed glass doors add a dramatic touch to the sitting room/bedroom. The light-filled family room cleverly links to a side terrace and rear patio. Upstairs, the main suite features a north-facing balcony. “An amazing location – only metres from Hawksburn shopping,” the agent says.

13 Parlington Street, Canterbury

A double-door entrance with leadlight impresses in this sensitively renovated Edwardian family home. The well-equipped kitchen is the hub of the living zone and has north-facing glass doors to a deck and garden. The formal front lounge and music room are ideal for entertaining. “It’s moments from top schools, city trains, trams and parklands,” the agent says.

3 Polperro Court, Mornington

From a farmhouse on a vast landholding to a high-end rebuild on acreage, this family estate on Mornington’s east perimeter has evolved over three decades, the agent says. “The owner grew up here, bought his parents’ property and subdivided it,” he says. “He gutted the existing house to build this beautiful luxury home.” The well-appointed interior complements a poolside travertine terrace with an outdoor kitchen.

9 Cromwell Place, South Yarra

This contemporary terrace’s owner transitioned from resident to landlord 14 years ago and receives “a decent return” of $865 a week, the agent says. He lists a broad demographic suited to the inner-city home with parking in its north-west courtyard. There’s a community vibe among the development’s terraces, all on individual titles and tucked away between Hawksburn Village and Chapel Street.

138 Beaconsfield Parade, Northcote

It was “full house” with couples and young families inspecting this free-standing Edwardian weatherboard’s first inspection, the agent says. “It’s renovated, presents well, is low maintenance, has rear access and a north-facing back garden,” he says. “People weighing up the cost of renovation see nothing needs to be done.” The lovely kitchen-family room opens to a covered deck and lawn.

46 Nungerner Street, Balwyn

There’s simple charm disguising extraordinary six-bedroom accommodation in this single-level, non-heritage-listed 1950s weatherboard dwelling. It’s on 785 square metres of land with a wide frontage, west-facing back garden and the bonus of a grassy reserve along the south boundary guaranteeing access to natural light. Vintage character shines through in hardwood floors, terracotta tiles and colonial windows.

34 Durrant Street, Brighton

We adore a cheery buttercup front-door welcome, easy entertaining with built-in courtyard seating, and luxury in a balconied parents’ suite. But the heart of this renovated double-fronted Victorian is the showpiece kitchen’s 1000-millimetre Falcon cooker chosen by the cheffy vendor, a TV reality show producer. With interior designer Amelia Barry, the young owners reignited Toberua’s period charm and imbued functional spaces with zesty style.

46 David Street, Brunswick

Stories abound at this hipster-proud chic cottage, from its 1880s beginnings, its previous owner-architect’s upper-floor extension, and its vendor’s tasteful renovation celebrating local culture and her Mediterranean roots. There’s even a visual story told in bold commissioned street art along the external side wall – a local landmark – hailing the Greek goddess Athena. The European-styled courtyard has small-car parking potential.

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