There’s something special about an older home, one from a different era, with a sense of timelessness, character, history, good bones and quality workmanship.
From Gothic, Georgian, Art Deco, Federation, Tudor and mid-century modern to Californian bungalows, here are five of Melbourne’s best homes that have stood the test of time and are now for sale.
This double-storey period home in Elwood has been architecturally renovated to harmonise the property’s timeless character with contemporary, luxurious living.
Period features of the home include its facade, tiled front porch and window boxes, which offer a charming introduction.
The rear of the home faces north, with soaring ceilings in the north-facing living, kitchen and dining areas filled with natural light.
The kitchen includes a walk-in butler’s pantry, a self-cleaning oven, two dishwashers and a wine fridge.
Oversized stackable glass sliding doors open to the backyard, which features a pool, outdoor shower, landscaped surrounds, lawn, gas-plumbed barbecue and an AstroTurf play area.
With a well-preserved, classic facade, this Victorian terrace is close to Edinburgh Gardens and Fitzroy North Village.
The home’s interior combines period features, including high ceilings, stained-glass windows and fireplaces, with a modern rear extension featuring a dramatic raked ceiling and clerestory windows that capture northern light.
There are two bedrooms, one with a corner fireplace and the second with built-in robes. There is also a central bathroom with classic checkerboard floor tiles, a bathtub and a heated towel rack.
Inner-north lifestyle meets period elegance.
With four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a secure carport via rear lane access, this home in Brunswick East has lots to offer.
Period features include decorative ceilings, oversized rooms, and a classic facade. Modern updates include a well-appointed kitchen with stone benchtops and stainless-steel appliances.
Large sliding doors open to a timber deck, a covered al fresco area and an established garden. There is also a separate outdoor laundry, bathroom and shed.
This double-storey Victorian residence, built around 1876, evokes a sense of grandeur of a time gone by.
The living room features soaring ceilings, a heritage ceiling rose and parquetry floors.
There are four bedrooms, including one with built-in robes, and the apartment features access to a two-way bathroom.
The central bathroom features full-height subway tiling, a mosaic-tiled floor and period-style tapware.
Outside, there is a partially covered courtyard with a built-in barbecue, storage and roller-door access for parking.
The home is in a corner position and is close to Edinburgh Gardens and Brunswick Street.
Set on a tree-lined street in Armadale, this freestanding Victorian home blends period features with modern living.
Full-height steel-framed windows capture the northern light, while a marble-appointed kitchen with a vast island bench, bespoke cabinets and premium appliances offers modern luxury at its finest.
Other features of the home include hydronic heating, air conditioning, a wine fridge, elegant timber floors, and a private north-facing courtyard with lush leafy borders, built-in seating and a barbecue area.