Weird and wacky houses on sale for art-lovers

From uber-cool to unsettling, the artwork in these homes is sure to be a talking point for visitors. 

When selling a house, vendors are often advised to turn their home into a blank canvas for the new buyers. 

But for some properties, their unique personality is one of their strongest assets. 

Here are some of the most characterful, art-forward homes on the market right now. 

Private Sale $1,950,000

232 Young Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065

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Fitzroy is Melbourne’s mecca for all things cool and bohemian, and this Victorian terrace on Young Street fits right in. 

The whole south wall is covered in a mural by Melbourne-born street artist James Reka, depicting some of the area’s local wildlife. 

Inside, the house seamlessly blends its heritage bones with a boxy modern extension, even managing to hide a camouflaged terrace inside the garage. 

EOI $390,000 - $420,000

3/22 Peel Street, Collingwood VIC 3066

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This tiny one-bedroom flat in Collingwood is proof that small spaces can come with huge personalities. 

In the small enclosed balcony is a floor-to-ceiling mural that playfully depicts a person picking up a monstera plant with chopsticks. 

The kitchen is less than three metres wide, and the dining table is barely bigger than a pizza, but at just $390,000–$420,000 this flat could make a great first home. 

$1,595,000

293 Port Road, Boat Harbour Beach TAS 7321

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A moody black-clad building on the site of an old motel is for sale in Boat Harbour Beach, Tasmania. 

The globetrotting owners had an eye for interior design, and have left souvenirs from their travels scattered throughout the house: vintage Japanese fishing floats, retro travel posters, and a Cape Town-inspired staircase. 

A mural in the bathroom by a local artist may not be every buyer’s cup of tea – not everyone likes to be stared down by a mysterious barber while in the shower – but it’s sure to spark some interesting conversations. 

Expressions of Interest

55 Blessington Street, St Kilda VIC 3182

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On the market for around $8 million is Woodside, a stunning 1860s house right opposite the St Kilda Botanic Gardens. 

The owners have already made the walls a gallery for their art collection, which jostles side-by-side with the home’s beautifully restored period features. 

Bespoke murals are hidden throughout the house, from wispy butterflies in the bathroom to an arcadian procession of women in the dining room – though with nudity aplenty on show, it’s sure to raise a giggle from any kids who come to visit.