What to see this weekend: Melbourne

7 Alfred Place, Williamstown
$1.25-$1.35 million
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms

Rescued from dereliction, this heritage-protected Victorian – a heartbeat from the shops, the foreshore, Hobsons Bay Yacht Club and the Bay Trail – retains its weatherboard facade and two original front rooms as bedrooms then transforms into a contemporary abode. Its well-fitted main bedroom suite is upstairs, above an easy-living open-plan kitchen and living zone that connects to a barbecue deck on the north side.

Auction at 1.30pm, on July 8
Greg Hocking Elly Partners, Wayne Elly 0410 305 305

16 Wrexham Road, Prahran
$1.9-$2 million
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car spaces

This classic Federation-era semi-detached house has had a recent va-va-voom makeover inside, modernising its surprising indoor and outdoor spaces on a 354-square-metre site. The third bedroom makes an optional second living room to complement a casual zone that has bifold doors to the courtyard. There are parks all around and you can walk to Chapel Street and High Street shops.

Auction at 1pm, on SaturdayKay & Burton, Robyn Feigen 0490 059 653

8/5 St Andrews Street, Brighton
$2.28-$2.5 million
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car spaces

This corner penthouse apartment has bay views from its south-east terrace, city views from the north-west terrace, and Brighton’s best boutique shops and cafes at its door. You can step outside from each of the three bedrooms, and the dining section of the open-plan living area opens on three sides. It’s one of eight in the block, renovated about two years ago.

Private sale
Nick Johnstone, Russ Enticott 0431 526 636

8 Madang Avenue, Balwyn
$2.8-$3.08 million
5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 car spaces

Granite-clad external walls and internal swathes of American oak and Carrara marble make dramatic statements at this upmarket new residence in a quiet cul-de-sac. There’s chic design in its clean lines, double-height glazing and bespoke pendants, yet the floor plan delivers the basics of a balanced and spacious home with pool, alfresco entertainment area, en-suited bedrooms upstairs and downstairs, and an elongated light-filled study zone.

Auction at 2pm, on July 1
Jellis Craig, Dallas Taylor 0408 217 778