7 must-see properties for sale with fireplaces that are the heart of the home

Picture this. Snow is falling outside, you’re huddled in a blanket by a crackling fireplace, and you’ve got a hot cuppa in hand. Aussie winters might look a little different, but one thing’s for sure: nothing says cosy like sitting by a great fireplace.

Whether you’re more of a summer person, or eagerly waiting for the temperature to drop, these homes on the market right now will make you want to hunker down and snuggle up.

Burradoo, NSW

For Sale - Price on Request

71A Burradoo Road, Burradoo NSW 2576

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With not one, but two fireplaces – one open wood and one slow combustion – this character-rich weatherboard property is the ultimate setting in which to make yourself at home this winter.

The cosiness of the fireplaces is balanced by the three-metre-high vaulted ceilings with exposed wood beams that perfectly complement the classic hardwood timber floors.

It’s so cosy you may never want to leave, but when you do need to pop out, the property is just two kilometres from Bowral’s CBD and the best of the Southern Highlands.

Bellbrae, VIC

$2,950,000-$3,240,000

440 Vickerys Road, Bellbrae VIC 3228

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Set on close to five hectares in a rural conservation zone, this sustainably designed mud-brick cottage is ready for you to switch off and rug up.

Inside you’ll find a farm-style kitchen and open living areas where the crackling fireplace is well and truly the heart of the home. A bonus firepit sits outside to amp up the warmth.

The home is just a 10-minute drive to the Torquay and Anglesea townships. Hibernating for the winter? Hydronic heating, 6.5-kilowatt solar panels, water tanks, veggie gardens, orchards, compost bays and a wetland-style dam provide everything you need to live off the land.

Northcote, VIC

SOLD - $4,302,000

11 Thames Street, Northcote VIC 3070

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Take a look inside this Northcote property, completed in 2021, for a modern take on the humble hearth.

Here, a gas log fire is stylishly built into the family zone and fits right in with the soaring ceilings and clean design of this five-bedroom, three-bathroom home. Hydronically heated polished concrete floors will keep you warm underfoot. 

Outside, you’ll find a basketball court, an outdoor kitchen and entertaining area, and a salt-chlorinated solar-heated pool if you can brave a winter swim.

Riverside, TAS

SOLD - $1,925,000

60 New Ecclestone Road, Riverside TAS 7250

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If you’re looking for a winter retreat in the more classic sense of the word, this double-brick English-style country manor might just be the one for you.

Set on 1.28 hectares of land, this five-bedder in Riverside is the definition of charming. A classic wood fireplace sits in the formal lounge, adding a distinct warmth and cosiness to the home. The house is renovated throughout and offers an open-plan living and dining area to bring the family together.

The property is surrounded by multiple paddocks and gardens, and is just 10 minutes from Launceston’s CBD.

Byron Bay, NSW

$4,700,000 - $5,000,000

53 Ruskin Street, Byron Bay NSW 2481

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Even the sunny beaches of Byron get cold in winter! But with a suspended bioethanol fireplace bringing year-round warmth, you’ll be saying hello to an endless summer.

Oak flooring and luxurious finishes are paired with beachy decor and spacious rooms. A wraparound verandah, large deck and resort-style pool provide ample outdoor entertaining spaces.

The home is within walking distance to local cafes, restaurants, schools and the surf and sand of Main Beach.

Paddington, NSW

Price on request

314 Moore Park Road, Paddington NSW 2021

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Nothing complements a classic fireplace better than the period detailing of a Victorian terrace.

This end-row terrace offers three bedrooms with high, ornate ceilings and light oak floors that keep the home feeling bright and airy. The front-to rear-flow is the defining feature of the space, making enough room for a large kitchen plus a dining room and living room, both with fireplaces.

The well-kept paved courtyard offers plentiful room for a winter garden while being shaded by a leafy canopy.

Paddington village, parklands and convenient transport straight into the CBD are all a stroll away.

Kew, VIC

SOLD - $3,008,000

7 Mortimer Street, Kew VIC 3101

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This four-bedroom Edwardian home in Kew offers the best of family living.

Dark timber floors create the perfect backdrop for the open-plan family and dining room. Off the central hall, you’ll find a generous home office and lounge. The gourmet kitchen opens up to a manicured garden, a deck area and a heated pool for a winter dip.

Curl up with a book by the fire or stay toasty by the gas fireplace as you type away in the home office. We’re feeling cosy already.