What to see this weekend

28 Yarra Street, Williamstown
$1.3 million-plus
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 car space
1.15pm-1.45pm

If the luxurious living spaces behind this modest Edwardian semi-detached facade show a stamp of confidence, it’s because it is the vendors’ third overhaul of a period home in this street. The kitchen is cutting-edge, with banks of flush-panel cabinetry and quartz/marble finishes. The main bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe and dual-shower en suite. The living area opens to a north-facing deck, from where a spiral staircase rises to a rooftop deck replete with spa and city views.

Auction at 12.30pm, on October 22
Greg Hocking Elly Partners, Leigh Melbourne 0414 239 986

17 Howard Street, Glen Iris
$4 million-plus
5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms,  4 car spaces
11.15am-11.45am

Howard Street is notable for its deep north-side blocks, almost all of which have a tennis court and a pool behind large family homes. No. 17 uses its 1557 square metres well: spa and pool, floodlit north-south court, two double garages and a late-1980s house (since renovated) with strong architectural features. There’s a large central Japanese-inspired courtyard, bar and billiards room, home theatre and full-width balcony above the terrace.

Auction at 3.30pm, on October 22
Marshall White, James Redfern 0412 360 667

6/28 Groom Street, Clifton Hill
$1.35-$1.5 million
3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 2 car spaces
10.45am-11.15am

This penthouse warehouse conversion beckons inner-city dwellers, from hipsters to eastern-suburbs downsizers, with industrial chic design. The agents says the heritage building, originally a tannery, has authenticity and “the ultimate warehouse DNA” of brickwork, timbers, steel, glass and a cathedral beam-and-truss ceiling. Features include a two-car stacker and mezzanine living area that opens up to a city-view terrace. River parkland and coffee shops are nearby.

Auction at 11.30am, on October 22
Nelson Alexander, Arch Staver 0417 515 802

1a Jessamine Avenue, Prahran
$2 million-plus
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car spaces
11.15am-11.45am

“The quality of the renovation is superb,” says the agent about this mid-century house that has been tenderly revamped by a builder who has lived here for 15 years. It’s a good downsizer property on 350 square metres, with timber floors, bespoke cabinetry, oversized windows and a tranquil garden, tucked away from a busy corner and walking distance to parks and to Chapel Street.

Auction at 10.30am, on October 29
Hocking Stuart, Andrew Summons 0418 321 604

10 Wellington Street, Flemington
$900,000-$950,000
2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
1.15pm-1.45pm

Excelling at both heritage charm and modern style, this circa-1889 double-fronted Victorian has period features, a glazed extension by Denton Corker Marshall and a paved west-facing courtyard. The tree-lined street is near shops, Newmarket station and freeway entry.

Auction at 11am, on October 22
Nelson Alexander, Jayson Watts 0415 940 227