For sale: 7 homes that are a renovator's dream come true

It’s a classic hobby that never gets old: the home reno.

Whether you’re looking to put your personal stamp on a forever home, or you’re itching to get your hands on a quick flip, every home reno journey starts with finding the best property for the job.

Get your boots on and roll up your sleeves, these are some of the best homes on the market right now, ready and waiting for some TLC.

Camperdown, NSW

SOLD - $1,620,000

17 Derby Street, Camperdown NSW 2050

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If restoring a terrace house to its former glory is on your renovating bucket list, this gorgeous original terrace in Sydney’s inner west is the fixer-upper for you.

The kitchen and bathroom are ready and waiting for a good gutting, and the home’s classic period fixtures, timber floorboards, fireplace, and high patterned ceilings are enough to make any renovator swoon. The sun-drenched rear courtyard offers the perfect opportunity for a veggie patch or entertaining area.

The terrace is also perfectly positioned at the juncture of the CBD and the trendy inner west. Sitting a block from Camperdown Park, you’ll find yourself just a short stroll from shops, cafes, and the hustle and bustle of Newtown and the University of Sydney.

Preston, VIC

SOLD - $1,406,000

7 Roxburgh Street, Preston VIC 3072

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Looking for a smaller job? This Preston home has all the makings of an entertainer’s dream, without the daunting job of having to start from scratch.

The home has two bedrooms, with the potential to flip the formal dining into a third.

Period features including high ceilings, cornices, polished floorboards, and gorgeous lead-light windows are worth retaining to seamlessly transition this home’s classic beauty into the modern day. Whatever your vision, this home is sure to be a charmer.

St Georges, SA

SOLD - $1,543,000

7 Austin Crescent, St Georges SA 5064

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One of the best reasons to choose the renovation route is the opportunity to put your stamp on a property that you’ll call your forever home, and this St Georges property might just be the place to settle down.

Tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac, yet close to premier schools and convenient shopping, this home is the embodiment of picture-perfect suburbia.

Built in 1954 on 1036 square metres, the classic facade and gorgeously wide windows will make you think twice about a knockdown option.

With four bedrooms, a study, three living areas, and two bathrooms, this home has an adaptable floor plan with ample space to make it your own.

Oak Park, VIC

SOLD - $1,000,000

3 Ash Grove, Oak Park VIC 3046

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Bright walls and patterned carpets might not be your style, but this Oak Park home has got great bones for a stylish little reno.

The untouched mid-century home on an elevated block has had one owner since it was built and features an original fireplace mantel, french windows and doors, three bedrooms and a separate dining room, as well as a downstairs retreat that includes a kitchenette and bathroom.

The home is close to Moonee Ponds Creek parks and trails, public transport, and a host of local amenities.

Perth, TAS

SOLD - $370,000

32 Norfolk Street, Perth TAS 7300

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Ever heard the saying “buy the worst house on the best street”? This oh-so-cute 1800s Victorian cottage may be one of the remaining humble homes in an up and coming area, but far be it from us to call it the worst.

The three-bedroom brick and weatherboard cottage with original timber floors sits on a 450-square-metre block. With no heritage overlay, there is ample opportunity to upgrade and extend the house as you see fit.

We’re getting the tools out already.

Mount Lofty, QLD

SOLD - $615,000

89 Bridge Street, Mount Lofty QLD 4350

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Meet Hannah Rose. After being held by the same family for over 75 years, this character-filled home is ready for a new chapter.

Sitting on a 1012-square-metre block with a lush backyard, soaring high ceilings, leadlight windows, and polished floorboards, it’s not hard to see where the potential lies in this home.

The three-bedroom property is in one of Toowoomba’s most sought after east-side suburbs – just a short commute from the CBD, gorgeous parks, amenities, and renowned schools.

Cottesloe, WA

SOLD - $1,250,000

33 Albion Street, Cottesloe WA 6011

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Put your creative hat on, because this home is just waiting for a makeover.

An entry-level property in one of Perth’s most sought after suburbs, this home is just a wave away from the stunning Cottesloe Beach, as well as public transport, premium schools, and a bustling shopping and cafe strip.

The weatherboard and tin home on 305 square metres has three large bedrooms, and an equally spacious kitchen and family room. With its open floor plan, sunny backyard, and premium location, beach-loving renovators will be champing at the bit to lock this one down.