What to see this weekend

4 Norris Street, Surrey Hills
$2.5 million-plus
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car spaces
10am-10.30am

The long-term owners of this property demolished the original house and recreated Edwardian-era charm in their 2014 build to fit into its period streetscape. Since then they’ve enjoyed its modern benefits – a sleek kitchen with butler’s pantry, main bedroom with en suite, kids’ zone upstairs with three bedrooms and a rumpus, and a light-filled family room that spills out to a covered deck. With good access to schools and transport and a large garden. “It will sell well,” the agent predicts.

Auction 10.30am, November 5
Marshall White, Michael Wood 0425 280 191

41 Anita Street, Beaumaris
$1.7 million-plus
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car spaces
12.45pm-1.15pm

Everything’s going swimmingly at this circa-2008 builder’s-own home, with Ricketts Point and Beaumaris beach within walking distance, a tiled lap pool and spa, and a fish tank built into the underside of a bay window. There’s as much flair in the landscaping, including sun decks, lighting and alfresco dining area as its contemporary interior, which has living rooms and bedrooms on both levels.

Auction at 1pm, on November 5
Chisholm & Gamon, Nick Jones 0421 839 425

104 South Road, Brighton East
$2.7 million-plus
4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 car spaces
11am-11.30am 

California bungalow meets the Hamptons at this just-completed luxury home a few doors from schools and Hampton Street shops. “The level of finish and quality in the detail is amazing,” the agent says. It features Calacatta Nuvo marble, cathedral ceilings, double-glazing, European oak floors and a freestanding La Germania stove. The pool and water feature is overlooked by a covered verandah with outdoor barbecue kitchen.

Expressions of interest close at 5pm on November 3
Kay & Burton, Bert Geraerts 0418 514 090 

29 Macfarlan Street, South Yarra
About $2 million
2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car spaces
10am-10.30am

Built of Mt Gambier limestone, this circa 1969 Chancellor and Patrick pad has great character and undeniable potential, with two upstairs bedrooms off an open gallery-walkway, a double garage and courtyard gardens on the east and north sides. “It shows that good design is timeless,” the agent says. No problem finding a coffee shop along the short walk to Fawkner Park or after a run around the Tan.

Auction at noon, on November 5
RT Edgar, Ada Taylor 0428 058 880

370 Richardson Street, Middle Park
$1.5 million-plus
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
1.15pm-1.45pm

Empty-nesters and couples seek out these easy-care properties in the city fringe’s best lifestyle pocket. “This is a beaut single-fronted cottage in a blue-chip position,” the agent says. It has a cellar, decked courtyard and upstairs main bedroom with en suite.

Auction at 1pm, on November 12
Cayzer, Michael Szulc 0417 122 809