What to see this weekend in Victoria

45 Old Mornington Road, Mount Eliza
$2.5 million-plus
5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3 car spaces
1pm-1.30pm

Summer’s the time to make the most of the peninsula lifestyle offered at this classic contemporary property, with water views and the beach nearby, plus a heated pool, in-ground trampoline and tennis court on its 2779-square-metre block. After the holidays, other benefits of its location in the upmarket “golden mile” are appreciated, being near the village shops, Toorak College and The Peninsula School, and under an hour from the city.

Nicholas Lynch, Nicholas Lynch 0411 121 356
Private sale

3494 Frankston-Flinders Road, Merricks
$1.5 million-plus
4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 6 car spaces
3pm-3.30pm Saturday and 2.30pm-3pm Sunday

Known as the chocolate shop because Mornington Peninsula Chocolates originally made and sold its delicious produce here, this property sprawls over 7000 square metres of green countryside. Its luxury of space allows for a dam, chook shed, studio and a self-contained retreat that sleeps six, plus its 1990s-built solid-brick house with an upmarket rustic ambience and wide shady decks for summer lazing.

Kay & Burton, Andrew Hines 0400 630 630
Auction at 3pm, Sunday, January 17

22 Orford Street, Daylesford
$695,000
5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 4 car spaces
2pm-3pm

Country living is encapsulated at this property handy to the town, its lovely lake, Wombat Hill and the primary school. The house, extended and modernised from its miner’s cottage origins, has gorgeous views of the hills and its garden produces fruit and vegetables to feed the family. A train carriage converted into a self-contained flat adds rental income.

Biggin & Scott, Tom Shaw 0438 118 903
Private sale

14 Nicholas Court, Point Lonsdale
$2.2-$2.4 million
5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 car space
3pm-3.30pm

No boat can pass through the Heads without being seen from this beachside property, which has an inviting, sunny deck, an upper-level living eyrie and 270-degree views taking in Bellarine Peninsula and across the water to Point Nepean and Portsea. The refurbished 1960s house, dressed in fresh white paint, and its self-contained unit are on a large, elevated block in a cul-de-sac in the prime “old Lonsdale” pocket.

Kerleys Coastal Real Estate, Damian Cayzer 0416 035 000
Auction at 11am, Saturday, January 23

Boat shed 67, Mount Martha Beach South, Mount Martha
$200,000-plus
Noon-12.30pm

It has no water, power, bed or loo, but the agent says this boat shed, owned by a local family for 50 years, is attracting a tidal wave of interest. Just off The Esplanade near the shops, it is 1960s vintage, built of Besser brick, with a window, exposed beams and double doors directly to the sand.

Hodges, Frank Ruffo 0412 112 223
Expressions of interest close 5pm, Wednesday, January 27

In town

52 Fernhill Road, Sandringham
$3.2-$3.5 million
5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 car spaces
11am-11.30am

Two blocks from the beach, historic Kamesburgh matches the rich detail of its c1919 Arts and Crafts era with a grand renovation, boasting a home theatre, pool, fireplaces and bay views.

Nick Johnstone, Nick Johnstone 0414 276 871
Auction at 2pm, Saturday, March 5

13 Hillard Street, Malvern East
About $1.4 million
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 car space
12.30pm-1pm

In a quiet tree-lined street, this sturdy Californian bungalow offers period features and heaps of potential to update in an area noted for its appeal to families.

Fletchers, Sabrina Merrick 0408 959 915
Auction at 1pm, Saturday, January 16