What to see this weekend

42 Richmond Terrace, Richmond
$1.2 million-plus
2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
1pm-1.30pm

The Christmas colours of a front-yard bottlebrush decorate this ultra-convenient property perfectly for its yuletide sale. The treats within include exposed bricks and rafters, architectural ceilings, a loft over the living room, a private courtyard garden and sliding glass doors from the modern kitchen to an alfresco deck. The circa-1980s townhouse has just been spruced up with new bathrooms, paint, kitchen, laundry and landscaping.

Auction at noon, on December 17
Jellis Craig, Jodie McCarthy 0438 072 055

32 Park Street, Brighton
$3.1 million-plus
4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 car spaces
1pm-2pm

You can step back in time yet live the contemporary life in Esmerelda, a circa-1888 Italianate replete with beautifully maintained heritage features and a sympathetic makeover that focuses on bringing natural light and views of the blossoming garden inside. A Baltic-pine-floored hall divides bedrooms and bathrooms on the east side of the single-level house from its formal rooms, its large kitchen/meals opening to a courtyard, and a family room that has French doors to a lush rear garden with bell-roof gazebo.

Expressions of interest close at 5pm, on December 19
Follett & Co, Justin Follett 0405 996 822

15 Levien Street, Essendon
$2.6-$2.8 million
4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 car spaces
4pm-4.30pm

Curves, railed balconies and a sweeping staircase are standout classic features of the streamline-styled two-storey neighbourhood gem called Lyndoch. It’s on a large corner block that’s walking distance to private schools, Essendon station, and Rose Street cafes and shops. There are grand formal and casual living rooms plus a study on the ground floor, and four bedrooms upstairs.

Auction at 3.30pm, on December 17
Nelson Alexander, David Vaughan 0418 231 290

8 St Aubin Street, Beaumaris
$2.3-$2.4 million
5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car spaces
10.15am-10.45pm

Relaxation and entertainment spaces are all sorted for the buyer of this all-inclusive three-year-old family home in the best bit of “Beauy”, 100 metres from the Bay Trail and a dog-friendly beach. Its indoor/outdoor living area is a sprawling entertainer’s delight with the glass doors of a family room and adjoining rumpus/billiards room opening to a huge covered deck, lawn, solar-heated pool and spa, and a touch of the tropics in its easy-care landscaping.

Auction at 2.30pm, on December 17
Buxton, Katrina O’Brien 0411 626 394

9 Haines Street, Hawthorn
$1.25 million-plus
3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
11.30pm-noon

This free-standing Victorian cottage with a picket fence, lace-trimmed verandah, leadlight and fireplaces will seduce buyers looking for a value-add project. It’s in a top location – a stroll from Glenferrie Road’s shops and eateries.

Auction at 10.30am, on December 17
Marshall White, Nick Ptak 0413 370 442