Best on Show: north-east

10 Paraweena Court, Greensborough
$750,000-plus
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 car spaces

This three-bedroom Merchant Builders home is a great example of the builders’ ethos. The home, set on about 1170 square metres, has a wide wrap-around verandah and opens to a large deck allowing you to take in views of Browns Reserve. Inside you’ll find formal and informal living zones, ample dining space and a stone kitchen fitted with a Belling 900mm oven. In proximity to schools and central Greensborough, this would be perfect for those looking for a tree-change.

Auction at 2pm, on April 22
Darren Jones, Ashley Croall 0417 522 941

16 Davey Road, Montmorency
$680,000-$750,000
3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 2 car spaces

This sweet weatherboard cottage close to Montmorency Park, train station, primary and secondary schools ticks all the boxes for easy family living. There’s a generous living space, large separate kitchen and dining area that opens to a covered patio and the three bedrooms all have built-in wardrobes. There’s a cubby house out back for any littlies that might be in tow.

Auction on Saturday at 11.30amFletchers, Kaye Hoverd 0417 325 577

11 Mais Street, Reservoir
$800,000-$850,000
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car spaces

They say not to judge a book by its cover and the same can be said for a house and its facade. Behind the doors of this Reservoir property is a stylishly renovated family home complete with polished floorboards, detailed ceiling rose and cornices and sleek clawfoot bath. The large functional kitchen (with walk-in pantry, stone benchtops and Smeg and Bosch appliances) leads past the living and dining space to a decked alfresco area. Leslie Reserve is on your doorstep.

Auction at 3.30pm, on April 8
Hocking Stuart, Adriano Persichetti 0402 055 437

60 Miller Street, Preston
$750,000-$795,000
3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 2 car spaces

This three-bedroom home set back from the street behind landscaped gardens has good, solid bones and a bathroom and kitchen makeover breathes new life into the space. Its proximity to High Street shopping precinct, Bell Primary School, train stations and tram route 11 make this a must-see for growing families.

Auction at 10am, on April 8
Nelson Alexander, Nunzio Sulfaro 0414 223 134