Coast and country

3 Saint Street, Castlemaine
$695,000
3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 car space

This pretty Victorian brick house, known as Cluain Mhor, has stood in one of Castlemaine’s wide streets since 1868. Most of its neighbours are of a similar vintage and the position, two blocks from cafes and shops, remains a winner. The dark brick facade works well with the dark verandah, roof and lacework and there is a pretty cottage-style garden out the front.

The front four rooms are original and have polished floorboards, fireplaces and high ceilings. Three bedrooms at the front are of almost identical size and the slightly larger sitting room opens to the return verandah. One large bathroom serves all bedrooms and the main opens directly to it, via a walk-in wardrobe. A timber extension at the back has a pretty open-plan living area and kitchen, which has double doors to the north-facing verandah and back yard.

Waller Realty 5470 5811, Tom Robertson 0408 596 871

10 Glen Shian Crescent, Mount Eliza
$2.3 million
3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 car spaces

Views of the bay and a tennis court make this large, renovated house a good option for both permanent residents and holidaymakers. The three-level house is angled to maximise the water views and the large L-shaped open-plan living area on the middle level has terraces front and back – so both tennis and water views are possible. A recent renovation has really enlivened the interior and the kitchen is gleaming white with red splashbacks – all set against highly polished floorboards.

Hall and Hall 9787 1200, Ronnie Kenrick 0414 349 063

12 Riverview Rise, Gol Gol
$1.6-$1.7 million
6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 car spaces

On the outskirts of Mildura, on the northern bank of the Murray, this large family house is a modern take on a classic colonial design with verandahs all round and angled wings facing the river. The six-bedroom house is on almost 5500 square metres with ornate gardens front and back. There are four bedrooms on the ground level and another two (with a rumpus room) upstairs. The main living room downstairs is huge and opens to the terrace overlooking the river…where there is a pontoon.

Roccisano Property Group 5018 9105, Tony Roccisano 0418 502 101

 5 Mirino Street, Blairgowrie
$580,000-$640,000
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car spaces

Near Blairgowrie’s back beach, this relaxed holiday house would be perfect for families who want to surf – the waves are only 250 metres away. The three-bedroom house is on a large block surrounded by moonah trees and there are decks on three sides. The largest opens from the open-plan kitchen, living and dining area and the outside area includes a pizza oven and a large spa. Inside, there are three bedrooms, with two bathrooms, and the living area which has a cosy wood fire.

Sale by set date noon, September 30Hocking Stuart 5988 9095, Tim Bradler 0400 312 412