What to see this weekend

10 Beach Avenue, Blairgowrie
$1.9 million
5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms 2 car spaces
11am-11.45am

There’s a chic city feel to this two-level house, though it sits comfortably with north-side pool and decking against the sand dunes of Blairgowrie back beach. Built in 2009 and upgraded by its designer vendors, it features a stylish luxe fitout, with Emporite cabinetry, timber floors, indoor and outdoor kitchens and living areas, and full-height windows making the most of the coastal outlook.

Private sale, Agent Sotheby’s, Rob Curtain 0418 310 870

79 Merricks Road, Merricks North
$2 million-plus
4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 car spaces
12.30pm-1pm

A world away from the city – though only an hour via Peninsula Link – Cherry Springs is ideal for families that got a pony for Christmas. Its stables, paddocks and dressage area accommodate four horses and the single-level homestead-style house, built in 2010, has four bedrooms and wide verandahs. The property includes a 36-metre machinery shed, orchards, rose garden, gazebo, dam and 100,000-litre underground water tank on four hectares.

Auction at 1pm on Saturday
Agent Kay & Burton, Andrew Hines 0400 630 630 

13 Glen Isla Court, Cowes
$780,000-$850,000
4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 4 car spaces
1pm-1.30pm

Step out through a little gate at the back of this property and you’re on the beach for a swim or a walk directly in to town, or relax on the wide north-facing elevated terrace to admire views across the water to the Mornington Peninsula. With a workshop and bathroom at ground level and an upper floor retreat, the house suits weekender or permanent living.

Auction at 11am, on February 25
Fletchers, David Taylor 0411 222 544

5 George Street, Lorne
$1.1-$1.2 million
7 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 4 car spaces
Noon-12.30pm

Sitting high on the hill, directly behind Lorne’s shops, surf club and main beach, this property has multiple potential uses as a holiday home, permanent home or for rental income. The original 1950s cottage gained a two-storey addition in front in the 1960s, with living areas and deck taking advantage of Louttit Bay views, plus a stand-alone two-bedroom cottage on its 950-square-metre block. Each of the three is self-contained and separately metered.

Auction at noon, on February 11
Great Ocean Road Real Estate, Tyrone Provan 0405 124 799

21 Doon Court, Bonnie Doon
$514,500
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
10.30am-11.30am

Summer’s the time for boating, fishing and water-skiing from this lakefront property; in winter it makes a ski base, just an hour from Mt Buller. Suitable as a holiday home or for permanent living, connected to all services, it’s in a bush setting at the end of a cul-de-sac.

Private sale, Mansfield Real Estate, Garry Hubbard 0408 561 656

IN TOWN

5 Sunset Avenue, Beaumaris
$1.54-$1.6 million
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car spaces
11am-11.30am

Walk to the beach from this lock-up-and-leave executive townhouse with private courtyard and C-Bus home automation.

Auction at 11.30am, on February 18​
Buxton, Peter Hickey 0412 569 480

61 Evans Street, Brunswick
$850,000-$900,000
2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 car space
10.30am-11am

Young professional couples and investors like the handy location, renovation and north-facing backyard of this cottage.

Auction at11.30am, on February 11
Nelson Alexander, Carl Sacco 0404 468 258 

141-143 Dorset Road, Croydon
$1.1-$1.2 million
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car spaces
10am-11am

This original 1920s farmhouse of the area has restored period features and a sympathetic renovation on a corner double block.

Auction at 11am, on February 11
Noel Jones, Trudy Brewster 0425 806 460