Our four favourite Melbourne homes for sale right now
staff reporter
It is a pleasure to step into a home and feel the history of those who have gone before. Maybe it was once a warehouse or factory converted into a family home, maybe it was a local landmark or it might have a tried-and-true mid-century design.
We love seeing how homes from the past can be updated for contemporary living by letting in light and adding luxurious touches. Here are four Melbourne homes that offer lavish accommodation for a modern family while also paying tribute to history.
136-142 Neville Street, Middle Park VIC
This impressive warehouse conversion transformed the former Godfrey Hat Block Factory in Middle Park into a four-bedroom family home. Inside, black-trimmed floor-to-ceiling windows and white walls, some curved at the top, create a stylish contrast to the brick exterior. The outdoor dining area is a sanctuary behind walls covered in greenery. Just a few blocks from the beach.
77 Beaconsfield Parade, Albert Park VIC
It’s hard to know what to admire first: the lush two-tone vertical garden suspended above the outdoor dining area, or the gunbarrel views of the bay from the kitchen, dining and living area. There’s also a variety of stunning cabinetry, a contemporary chandelier and stone finishes that stand out. It is opposite the beach but there is also a heated spa.
9 Meryl Street, Armadale VIC
If you’re looking for a place to display art, the big white walls of this gallery-style Armadale home might be just the place. It is crowned with high cathedral ceilings and punctuated with picture windows. It has five bedrooms, large living areas and lush gardens.
4 Avonbury Court, Brighton VIC
Feel the mid-century vibe with floor-to-ceiling glass in this single-storey Brighton family home overlooking an outdoor entertainment area and swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery. A block of 659 square meters has four bedrooms and two living areas. It is close to shops and the beach.
