Our four favourite homes for sale in Melbourne right now

It’s one thing for a home to have street appeal, but it’s another to get even better inside. Perhaps there are bold colour choices that set the interiors apart from the home’s peers, or a clever use of windows or skylights to make the home bright.

From Melbourne’s classic period homes to lavish new builds, it’s a delight to see their design choices. Here are our top picks this week.

7 Hawksburn Road, South Yarra VIC 

This Victorian home in South Yarra has an inviting facade that gives way to a bright living and dining area that doesn’t disappoint. There’s a cathedral ceiling with a skylight, set on top arched windows and French doors that look out to the lush garden. Period details include the arched hallway and bay window, plus there’s a clawfoot bath.

128 Bastings Street, Northcote VIC 

The pitched roof in this new Northcote home creates a soaring triangular window above the living area. If the kitchen looks luxe, that’s because it’s made from Firanzo stone – imported from Italy. There’s room for a walk-in wardrobe in the main bedroom, two living areas and a pergola for al fresco dining.

10 Morrison Place, East Melbourne VIC

You can’t tell from the outside, but fans of colourful interiors will appreciate the interior choices in this East Melbourne terrace. A lighter blue on the walls in the dining room gives way to a jewel of a colour-drenched lounge room, complete with bar. It’s a short walk from the CBD.

99 Hedderwick Street, Essendon VIC 

This Essendon home with Spanish Mission influences still has a striking facade and decorative ceiling roses inside, but it’s had an update ideal for families. There’s a swimming pool with a water feature and a basketball court in the backyard. There are five bedrooms, or one could be a home office.