For sale: 7 cottages with a contemporary spin

Cottagecore may be considered “old news” in the trend cycle now, but there’s something about the idea of cottage living that exudes an endless charm.

Cosy hideaways, period details, a sense of escapism – a picture-perfect cottage dream is always in the back of our minds.

Let’s take a look at seven of the best cottages with a contemporary spin that might help make that cottagecore dream a reality.

Newport, VIC

SOLD - $1,910,000

80 Alma Terrace, Newport VIC 3015

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When you imagine the perfect cottage, chances are you’re thinking of something that looks a lot like this charming four-bedroom home in Newport.

From its classic crisp, white exterior to its sleek, modern interior, this home was architect-designed to be a sanctuary. With its light-filled open living areas, slick finishes and polished concrete floors that act as the perfect canvas on which to create your own cosy haven, we’re feeling at ease already.

Beulah Park, SA

SOLD - $1,765,000

30 Melrose Avenue, Beulah Park SA 5067

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What a sight for sore eyes! Just a short stroll from parks, public transport, schools, and all the buzz of the CBD, this home might just be the cottage of your dreams.

If the sandstone-fronted Tudor exterior of this Beulah Park home doesn’t charm you instantly, a wander inside will surely do the trick. Built c1935, it has all the makings of classic cottagecore charm – ornate ceilings, sandstone fireplaces and polished floorboards. And with a sun-kissed extension and al fresco area, you’ll find a spacious home that’s perfectly positioned for family living.

Gundaroo, NSW

SOLD - $1,550,000

32 David Street, Gundaroo NSW 2620

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Just a 30-minute commute from Canberra is a property that beautifully blends modern farmhouse and cottage charm. Set on a 5085-square-metre block fronting the natural heritage site of Gundaroo Common, this home is the perfect getaway.

The architect-designed residence has an expansive floor plan complete with a glass conservatory-style dining room. Travel up the spiral staircase and you’ll find a loft rumpus room that can double as a study. Look out over the grazing paddocks from the newly built pergola or spend the day tinkering away in the workshop. Cottagecore dreams, achieved.

Drummoyne, NSW

SOLD - $2,194,500

3 Renwick Street, Drummoyne NSW 2047

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Looking for something a little closer to town? This Drummoyne home might just be the one for you. It’s located on the eastern end of the peninsula and close to both the waterfront and a range of shopping options.

The three-bedroom home has all the cosiness of a cottage, but with high ceilings, bright white brickwork and skylights to keep it easy-breezy for year-round living. A big fan of the bright and airy? The french doors open up the bedroom, kitchen and living spaces to the entertainer’s patio and garden for that all-day glow and flow.

Woodend, VIC

SOLD - $1,850,000

33A Corinella Road, Woodend VIC 3442

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Take a stroll down a quiet country lane just 600 metres from the centre of Woodend to find this picture-perfect Edwardian period home.

The charming original leadlight entrance opens up to a central hallway with soaring corniced ceilings. The light-filled living, dining and kitchen are brightened by plentiful wide windows and a cathedral spotlight. A woodfired heater sits atop a brick hearth to add to the cosy factor.

The home offers a commitment to quality and sustainability. Double-glazed windows, hydronic heating, quality insulation, and a 9.5-kilowatt solar system with battery storage help to reduce running costs and the home’s carbon footprint.

Avalon Beach, NSW

SOLD - $9,000,000

11-13 Harley Road, Avalon Beach NSW 2107

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On offer for the first time in 70 years is this 2409-square-metre plot that’s a two-minute walk from the famous Palm Beach and Whale Beach.

This property offers not one, but two opportunities for the enviable beach cottage lifestyle. A four-bedroom beach house and a one-bedroom cottage are nestled into lush gardens with plenty of outdoor spaces in which to relax, entertain or play.

Both cottages offer gorgeous open-plan living that celebrates the great outdoors. Let’s not forget the championship-sized tennis court – talk about a match made in heaven.

Alphington, VIC

$2,400,000

30 Kelvin Road, Alphington VIC 3078

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With its bluestone exterior and inviting glow, you’d be forgiven for thinking you’ve been transported to a classic cottage in the woods when inspecting this craftsman-built home in Alphington.

Inside, the reclaimed exposed trusses, hardwood floors, exposed brick and feature fireplace are artfully blended with more contemporary design. The peaked ceiling in the living room accentuates the floor-to-ceiling glass stacker doors, and an upstairs retreat reveals stylish windows angled to let optimal light in over the course of the day.