Whether it’s a modern or period home, a standout facade can feature textural contrast, visual anchors, dramatic rooflines or lines, and architectural lighting that leave a striking impression and set the home apart.
These Melbourne homes not only have great street appeal, but their interiors back it up, making them standouts both inside and out.
Here are five of the best Melbourne homes with facades we love.
With signature arches, tuck-point brickwork, cast-iron lace work and columns supporting the tessellated tiled entry veranda, the facade of this circa 1888 multi-level Victorian Italianate villa is one of a kind.
“St Clair” has been renovated in consultation with the local historical society to honour the home’s original design, with interiors including polished Baltic pine floors running through the front rooms, with heavy patterned drapes and period features.
A solid, lockable glass slider connects the original home to its contemporary extension, which includes two kitchens.
Outside, two entertaining areas include a covered alfresco deck and a square, fully self-cleaning, heated in-ground pool with a shallow bathing ledge at one end and a generous depth of 1.8 metres at the other.
With a stately facade, striking columns and lacework balconies, this Federation-era landmark residence, ca.1906, fronts Port Phillip Bay.
The style continues inside, with hardwood floors, leadlight arches, pressed metal ceilings and a series of grand formal reception rooms.
The double-storey home has five bedrooms, including a king-sized main with water views, and a lift that serves each level.
Other highlights include a cellar, al fresco outdoor space, established gardens, and a location overlooking Catani Gardens.
This brand-new home features a facade that contrasts shapes and materials, with arches, lines, and timber.
The modern architectural design continues inside, with a large pivot door opening into a grand entry hallway and a versatile formal lounge/home office with parquetry flooring and arched windows.
Other features of the home include impressive appointments such as ducted heating/refrigerated air conditioning, double glazing, an alarm, security cameras, a video intercom, high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling sheer curtains, and a private theatre room with blackout blinds and recessed speakers.
The facade of this solid brick Victorian-style home is true to its period charm, with its brick frontage and lacework details.
The interiors have been updated for modern living, with a flexible floor plan and four bedrooms. The primary suite sits on its own level and includes a retreat, a study zone, extensive cabinetry, an en suite bathroom, and a private balcony.
Outside, there is a landscaped rear garden, and the location is close to Toorak Road and schools, offering great liveability.
This balconied Victorian in the St Kilda Hill precinct sits behind a high-walled garden and features elegant period design.
The interior blends this with contemporary design, featuring an arched entrance hall with dark Baltic pine floors, a sitting room with a marble fireplace, and a gourmet kitchen with quality appliances.
The home offers great indoor-outdoor living, with French doors opening to a private, paved, landscaped courtyard featuring a built-in barbecue and sink.
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