Two of a kind: Street smart

13 Martin Street, South Melbourne
$1.7-$1.85 million
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car spaces

The facade is one of the cutest Victorians around but inside, this former cottage has been rebuilt from scratch with a charming warmth and a shot of pizzazz. Its floor plan forms two halves, with tandem off-street parking and a brick courtyard at the front and a small deck at the back. St Vincent Gardens and Albert Park Lake are on the doorstep.

Auction at  1.30pm, on May 20
Buxton, Arthur Apostoleros 0411 515 015 

24a Tourello Avenue, Hawthorn East
$4.3-$4.73 million
4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms 4 car spaces

Robertson bricks, raw concrete and glazing set in bold frames give this new three-level townhouse, one of a mirror-pair, a strong presence within its varied streetscape. The interior receives equal attention to textured finishes, with lashings of marble, New England oak, black granite and soft drapes. Expectations for an upmarket contemporary lifestyle are met with an eight-metre pool, open-plan living room and basement gym, steam room, home theatre, parking and car-wash bay.

Auction at 12.30pm, on May 27
RT Edgar, Simon Derham 0411 479 994