Melbourne property: what to see this weekend

By
Jacqui Hammerton
October 17, 2017
219 Argyle Street, Fitzroy: Heritage, location and warehouse appeal. Photo: Nelson Alexander

219 Argyle Street, Fitzroy
$1.2 million-plus
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 car space
11.15am-11.45am

This candidate for a makeover has heritage, location and warehouse appeal going for it. One of the original 1998 conversions from a shell within the MacRobertson chocolate factory warehouse precinct, it has its own entrance and three levels plus rooftop studio and terrace with city views. “Between Brunswick and Smith streets, it’s in the vortex for people who like the lifestyle and the proliferation of go-to restaurants,” the agent says.

Auction at 11am, on July 9
Nelson Alexander, Marek Olech 0413 830 954

3 Type Street, Richmond
$1.1 million-plus
2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 car space
10.45am-11.15am

For a house representative of renovated inner-city period charm, this free-standing timber Edwardian is true to type. “It’s a great central location but it’s pretty quiet,” the agent says. Behind its picket fence, porch and citrus front door are two bedrooms, two living rooms, attic storage and rear garden with deck, artificial turf and bamboo hedge. Neutral decor and modern light fittings work with original features such as restored fireplaces.

Auction at 11am, on July 16
Jellis Craig, Geordie Dixon 0418 588 399 

13/8 Cobden Street, Kew
$1.2 million-plus

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car spaces
12.45pm-1.15pm

Electing to live in Kew rarely gives one the chance to buy this kind of luxury boutique townhouse as designed by Peddle Thorp, the agent says. “People are falling in the love with the architecture. It’s pretty avant garde for this area, among period homes of the 1920s and ’30s.” The property on 253 square metres is in a development of 16 completed late last year. It’s built over three levels, with courtyard, balcony and basement parking plus bike racks.

Auction at 12.30pm, on July 9
Marshall White, Davide Lettieri 0414 018 707 

12 Glenhuntly Road, Elwood
$2.2 million-plus
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 cars spaces
Noon-12.30pm on Saturday  and 12.30pm-1pm Sunday

Parties – but not the political kind – are top of mind looking at this corner property’s private north-facing leisure zone with pool, spa and al fresco living area. The owner-builder subdivided the site then gave the California bungalow a modern architectural makeover and upper storey. Exit the side gate into Wilton Grove, a cul de sac that ends with a path taking you 200 metres to the beach, “where there’s usually a gelati van,” the agent says.

Auction at 1pm, on July 9
Chisholm & Gamon, Sam Gamon 0425 702 574 

1597 Malvern Road, Glen Iris
$1 million-plus
2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 car space
10.30am-11am

The vote could go either way at this solid-brick house opposite a Higgins polling place – for a family to buy and update it or for a developer to take advantage of recent rezoning. It’s solid, handy  for transport and has been well maintained by its two owners since the 1920s.

Auction at 11am, on July 16
Noel Jones, Josie Cheng 0423 713 426 

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