Best on Show: Victorian terrace

49 Canterbury Road, Toorak
$1.7 million-plus
3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom

Behind a classic block-fronted facade with iron lacework decorating the verandah and red sidelights at the door, this impeccable Victorian cottage shines with the modern refinements of a recent renovation: oak herringbone floors, Miele kitchen, Calacatta marble and a private rear deck.

The single-level parkside property is a manageable option for locals considering downsizing to an apartment, the agent says.

Auction at noon, on March 4
Kay & Burton, Darren Lewenberg 0412 555 556

80 Wilson Street, Carlton North
$1.35-$1.45 million
2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom, 1 car space

This slate-roof early Victorian cottage has a mix of contemporary and heritage charm plus a sensational location for transport, Rathdowne Village, Melbourne Uni and Royal Park. There’s a crisp new kitchen, bathroom with freestanding tub, oak floors and sharp black window frames set against handsome fireplaces, an arched hallway and rustic exposed brickwork. Parking is via a ROW.

Auction at 2pm, on SaturdayNelson Alexander, Rick Daniel 0409 737 985