What to see this weekend

20 Hopkins Street, McKinnon
$2.7 million-plus
4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 car spaces
2pm-2.30pm

This 1438-square-metre property seems to go on forever; a contemporary two-storey house with three living rooms and a study, plus deck and balcony, garage, workroom, pool, tennis court, trampoline and vegie garden. But if you want more space, just step out the rear gate and you’re on the Elster Creek bike/walking path. Spotted gum floors, wine cellar, Caesarstone kitchen and a suspended fireplace are premium inclusions in this builder’s own home.

Auction 12.30pm, September 24
Marshall White, Jason Collie 0403 191 453

15 Howitt Street, Glen Iris
$2.5 million-plus
4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 car spaces
1pm-1.30pm

This 1920s property was owned by a builder for a decade before he tackled its extensive renovation. Completed this year, it retains its facade but everything else is cutting-edge; it gains wide American oak floors, hydronic heating, double glazing and a butler’s pantry. The compact north-facing garden has a pool/spa and a deck that merges with a fabulous poolside pavilion with built-in barbecue. Hello, summer!

Auction at 11am, on September 24
Kay & Burton, Tim Picken 0419 305 802

2 Heriot Place, Williamstown
$1-$1.1 million
3 beds 3 baths 2 cars
2.30pm-3pm

There’s plenty of wow about this crisp modern house on a pocket-sized corner site between Nelson Place restaurant precinct and the coastal heritage park. It’s in an estate developed recently by individual owners, thus giving its streets personality rather than uniformity. The open-plan living area flows to an alfresco area and deck with swim-spa. Two bedrooms upstairs and one downstairs each have an en suite.

Auction at 12.30pm, on September 24
Williams, Michael Harvey 0425 737 672

3/10 Blessington Street, St Kilda
$1.25-$1.35 million
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car spaces
Noon-12.30pm

There’s a summer vibe here, between the beach and Peanut Farm Reserve, and around the corner from Acland Street’s cafes and the upgraded city tram schedule that now runs 24/7. This townhouse, one of three with a shared driveway to basement parking, has two bedrooms, two bathrooms and courtyard on the elevated ground level; an open-plan living area and balcony above and a rooftop deck with bay views.

Auction at 2.30pm, on September 24
Pride, Margaret Duncan 0417 382 686

51 Graham Street, Albert Park
$1.6 million-plus
2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 car space
10am-10.30am

Angled courtyards give this 1990s-built free-standing brick house extra natural light and separates out the living areas. It has a rear courtyard/car space and is close to the beach, Victoria Avenue shops and tramline.

Auction at 10.30am, on September 24
Marshall White, Daniel McGuire 0411 514 103