What to see this weekend

110 New Street, Brighton
$2.5 million-plus
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 car spaces
11.15am-11.45am

This renovated c1888 Victorian is a couple of blocks from Brighton Beach’s bathing boxes and walking distance to the train, Church Street shops and several schools, which is an almost-official triple-A location. The agent says families will find the property itself just as exciting. The slate-roofed house retains period features, starting with a knockout romantic facade, and updates include an open-plan family room. There’s potential to further upgrade and install a pool on the 900-square-metre block.

Auction 1.30pm, February 20
Marshall White, Kate Strickland 0400 125 946

42 Glover Street, South Melbourne
$1.6 million-plus
3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
11am-11.30am

In the courtyard of this semi-detached modern terrace, the green-thumbed owner has created a lush garden wonderland that serves as an inviting outdoor room and separates the house and its rear studio. With en suite facilities, the studio could be a home office, gym, retreat, guest/teen accommodation or be converted back to a garage. The location is undeniably city-fringe gold and visitors love “the light, airy, open living spaces,” the agent says.

Auction noon, February 6
Cayzer, Michael Szulc 0417 122 809

31 Birkenhead Street, Fitzroy North
About $1.05 million
2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
11.30am-noon

A show-off decorative parapet adds grandeur to this Victorian, part of a rare unspoiled streetscape of cosy single-level terrace houses. Inside, there’s period character in its timber floors, fireplace and high ceilings but the essentials of galley kitchen, hydronic heating and two bathrooms (one accessed from the bricked courtyard) are modern. Trams and bike path are at the end of the street.

Auction 11am, February 13
Woodards, Glenn Bartlett 0418 337 710

17 Mill Lane, Williamstown
$1.7 million-plus
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car spaces
1.30pm-2pm

The outlook over a foreshore reserve, the beach and the waters of the bay fills this townhouse with light and life. Its seaside atmosphere feels far from city life, yet the station and cafes are at the door, and bustling Nelson Place is a 15-minute stroll away. The property, renovated 18 months ago, has a loft above its double garage and balconies forward and aft of the first-floor living space and second-floor main bedroom suite.

Auction 12.30pm, February 13
Greg Hocking Elly Partners, Jacob Davis 0433 208 312

17a Irilbarra Road, Canterbury
$2.35 million
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car spaces
Noon-12.30pm

In Canterbury’s golden mile, this semi-detached executive townhouse is an example of smaller-footprint family living in an area renowned for lavish house sizes on sprawling blocks. Its living and bedroom areas are well zoned and, being set forward on the block, it has space for a rear courtyard.

Private sale
RT Edgar, Anthony Grimwade 0418 382 226

Out of town

3 Mills Beach Close, Mornington
$2 million-plus
4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 car spaces
2pm-2.30pm

This two-storey Englehart-built house, on an elevated site just off the beach, has views over Mornington harbour, the bay and its own luxurious pool area.

Auction 2.30pm, February 6
Ray White, Peter Cincotta 0411 888 770

182 Franklin Road, Portsea
$3.75-$4 million
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 car spaces
Noon-12.45pm

On a vast block just off the back beach, this lavish new Mediterranean-style house with tennis court and pool is in an upmarket neighbourhood.

Private sale
Peninsula Sotheby’s, Patrick Sinn 0418 378 759

323/100 The Esplanade, Torquay
$1.39 million
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car spaces
1pm-1.30pm

The agent reports a buoyant local market, demonstrated by keen interest from investors, downsizers and holiday-makers in this top-floor apartment in beachfront Wyndham Resort.

Private sale
Hayden, Ben Smith 0423 050 825