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Given the chance, would you choose old or new? Heritage homes are highly sought by home buyers for their charming period details and enduring, solid construction. Bonus points if they’ve already had a full renovation for contemporary family living, with an ample kitchen and open-plan living space.
But luxury new builds can also captivate buyers with striking shapes, dramatic palettes and opulent inclusions. Here are some of our top picks this week, and they’re a mix of past and present.
44 Tivoli Road, South Yarra VIC
This Victorian home has a luxe renovation and plenty of street appeal, from the brickwork to the arched windows to the vine creeping around the steps. But in the backyard, the vine’s glorious autumnal colours continue and stretch high above the outdoor dining area and steel-framed windows and doors to the living space. The shape of the high ceiling above the living area is another highlight.
2 Lennox Street, Mosman NSW
It’s the details that make this elegant Mosman residence, from the impeccably trimmed hedge to the sandstone garden walls to the surprising modern chandelier inside. The spacious study offers a verdant outlook and there’s an upstairs rumpus room. The swimming pool comes complete with water feature.
9 Kerferd Street, Malvern East VIC
Many luxury homes have butler’s pantries, but not all of them have the wine storage solution on display here, with two Vintec wine fridges next to a built-in wine rack. This family home is ideal for entertaining, with indoor-outdoor living and a pool. It’s in the sought-after Gascoigne Estate, known for its Federation and inter-war architecture.
42 Clements Street, Russell Lea NSW
The sculptural white staircase in this Russell Lea home is like a built-in artwork, contrasting with the moody tones of the kitchen. Floor-to-ceiling glass in the elevated main bedroom offers sweeping views over the city. There’s a pool as well as multiple outdoor terraces.
51 McConnell Street, Bulimba QLD
Admire the river from your own swimming pool, backyard or al fresco dining area in this riverfront entertainer’s residence. There’s an inbuilt barbecue, outdoor bar fridge, private jetty and a timber sun deck. The stylish kitchen is well equipped for when all your guests turn up at once.
