The best homes for sale in Victoria right now

G01/82 Walpole Street, Kew

For those downsizing, this smart new ground-floor apartment may be a good transition. One of five, the apartment has a generous courtyard with a strong indoor-outdoor connection. A marble island bench takes pride of place in the living areas. Highlights include a fireplace, an inviting bath, luxe finishes and a study space. It’s close to High Street.

643 Riversdale Road, Camberwell

This endearing Edwardian residence has the space to let a family settle into blue-chip Camberwell for the long term. The central hall opens to four bedrooms and a lounge room. The rear family zone of a kitchen, meals and sitting area is split-level, aligning with upper and lower north-facing decks. There’s an extra first-floor bedroom and a gym in the converted garage.

60A Kambrook Road, Caulfield North

The shared amenities that come with this property make it ideal “for someone whose lifestyle can’t fit into an apartment”, the agent says. A special-occasion kitchen and dining area, business centre, pool and gym are part of Caulfield Heath’s urban village; access is included in the owner’s corporation fees. This one-owner townhouse has its own entry, two courtyards and a main-bedroom balcony.

1/39 Lawson Street, Hawthorn East

Mindful of its established neighbourhood, Wall Architects gave this three-year-old townhouse – one of six, each with street frontage – a modern, sophisticated presentation that carries through its split-level interior. “The marble kitchen is striking, but the overall tone is neutral, tasteful and not over-designed,” the agent says. Ground-level living spaces connect to a big garden. Three ensuite bedrooms and a lift are among its quality inclusions.

19 Eyre Street, Balwyn

The owners of this beautifully presented Edwardian home recommend a morning cuppa on the fretwork-trimmed return verandah and a sunset G&T on the romantic rear deck under a grapevine-draped pergola. Both retreats look out over elegant Ian Barker-designed gardens. There are bedrooms at the front and upstairs, a basement home theatre and a casual charm in two light-filled living areas.

25 Abinger Street, Richmond

The Hawthorn-brick facade of this terrace house is quintessentially stately Victorian, but the interior can be anything a buyer desires. Its owners of 30 years have filled it with riotous colour and rustic character but a modern makeover could flip it to serene sophistication. Either way, the deep, lush block, ending in a lane-access garage and studio, is a huge asset on the CBD’s fringe.

28 Newry Street, Fitzroy North

A chic fit-out and an industrial vibe work alongside sustainable design at this unusual terrace house a block from Edinburgh Gardens. The two-stage architectural renovation by Green Sheep Collective added a second-floor parents’ retreat and emphasised versatile spaces, balconies and courtyards. “It’s good accommodation on smaller land, with a true Fitzroy North vibe,” the agent says.

10/38 Westbury Street, St Kilda East

Parquetry floors and rich navy paintwork with white trim set the style at this renovated 1950s apartment. Oversized windows and a main-bedroom balcony catch the northern light and leafy first-floor outlook. “It has lovely dimensions, a big kitchen, a wide hallway and windows on three sides,” the agent says. Walk to Carlisle Street shops and via Alma Park to lower Chapel Street.

129 Powlett Street, East Melbourne

A balconied facade and two side walls are carefully restored Victorian-era features of this prestigious property; everything else over four lift-accessed levels is “a phenomenal rebuild” that has taken years, the agent says. “It’s contemporary, with a sense of luxury and built to extraordinary standards,” she says. Stand-out features include a basement theatre and wine cellar, and striking natural materials and textures.

97 Gipps Street, Port Fairy

Perched on the Moyne River with its own jetty, this renovated house is in a sought-after spot. Inside, a contemporary rebuild delivers a smart kitchen, a family room with a wood fire and views through French doors to a deck and riverside lawn. A separate cottage is used as an Airbnb. Walk to the shops or the beach.

14 Chenier Street, Rye

There’s a definite designer edge to this coastal home surrounded by native gardens. Built in 2019 for a young family, the house has a sunny central living area. A wood heater warms in winter while the protected al fresco area is ready for summer. “It offers architectural excellence without having to pay Sorrento or Blairgowrie prices,” the agent says.

24 Collins Street, Red Hill 

Backing onto woodland, this new house will appeal to families. The open-plan living zone has a feature fireplace, a well-equipped kitchen and sliding doors to a terrace. The self-contained studio/guest house in the nearby barn offers flexibility. Walk to a primary school. “It’s at the very end of a quiet country lane,” the agent says.

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