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Five of the best California bungalows in Melbourne for sale

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Hendley, S. (2026, September 18). Five of the best California bungalows in Melbourne for sale. The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/property/news/five-of-the-best-california-bungalows-in-melbourne-for-sale-20260918-p60xln.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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This article highlights five California bungalows for sale in Melbourne, showcasing their distinctive architectural details and modern updates. Each property includes unique period elements such as gabled roofs, timber floors, and leadlight windows, along with contemporary amenities like gourmet kitchens and high-end appliances. Featured homes range from a recently renovated Carnegie home on an 800 square metre block to an historically significant Brunswick East bungalow listed by the heritage council.

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California bungalows, known for their distinctive low-pitched gabled roofs, wide eaves, timber floorboards, decorative leadlight windows, and front verandahs, are a popular architectural style in Melbourne. One notable example is a Brunswick East California bungalow from the 1920s, which recently entered the market for the first time in over forty years with a Level 2 Heritage listing, offering historical charm with wide original façades and established gardens.

Another prime example is found in Carnegie, on an approximately 800 square metre block. This renovated bungalow features an updated charcoal-and-white palette exterior, complemented by a tiled verandah. Inside, it boasts pitched ceilings, architectural windows, high-end kitchen appliances, custom cabinetry, and off-street parking. Located in a cul-de-sac between Boyd Park and Murrumbeena Village, the property is highly desirable for families due to its zoning for Murrumbeena Primary School and Glen Eira College.

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California Carnegie Melbourne Murrumbeena Primary School Murrumbeena Village

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California GPE · 6× Brunswick GPE · 1× Carnegie ORG · 1× Glen Eira College ORG · 1× Melbourne GPE · 1× Miele ORG · 1× Murrumbeena Primary School ORG · 1× Murrumbeena Village GPE · 1× Tasmanian NORP · 1× neo-Gothic NORP · 1×

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Full of character and history, this Brunswick East California bungalow was originally built in the 1920s and is being offered to the market for the first time in more than forty years. Level 2 Heritage listing is evident in its commanding street presence, wide original façade, and established gardens, as well as in the home’s interiors, which feature ornate ceilings, beautifully preserved Tasmanian oak woodwork, leadlight windows, decorative timber fretwork, and striking original neo-Gothic raw granite fireplaces. Set on an approximately 937 square metre allotment, the property also features multiple garages and is in a sought-after location near Lygon Street and Sydney Road.

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2026-09-20 · The Sydney Morning Herald

Five of the best California bungalows in Melbourne for sale · assertive framing

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Defined by distinctive details such as low-pitched gabled roofs, wide eaves, timber floorboards, decorative leadlight, and front verandahs, California bungalows have a strong street presence and character-filled interiors. asserted

bungalows → define → presence

Solidly built, easy to extend, and flexible in layout, they also offer features that ensure their enduring popularity. asserted

that → build → popularity

This renovated California bungalow sits on around 800 square metres on a north-facing Carnegie block. asserted

bungalow → renovate → block

The original façade has been updated with a charcoal-and-white palette, and a tiled verandah adds to the character and charm. asserted

verandah → update → character

Inside, pitched ceilings and architectural windows capture the light in the open-plan entertaining area, while the kitchen offers a host of high-end appliances and custom cabinetry. asserted

kitchen → pitch → appliances

Other features of the property include four bedrooms, period details such as stained-glass, and off-street parking. asserted

features → include → street

Located in a sought-after cul-de-sac between Boyd Park and Murrumbeena Village, this property is ideal for families zoned for Murrumbeena Primary School and Glen Eira College. asserted

property → locate → School

The home itself, a 1920s California bungalow, has a striking street presence, with a broad original façade, greenery, and a front verandah. asserted

home → have → façade

Period features continue throughout the interiors, including high ceilings, polished hardwood flooring and ceiling roses. asserted

features → continue → ceilings

The home has been renovated for modern living, featuring a gourmet kitchen with a full suite of Miele appliances, stone benchtops and a waterfall-edged island. The laundry is another standout, with hanging and drying racks. asserted

laundry → renovate → racks

Outside, a gated driveway has parking for up to three vehicles. asserted

driveway → gate → vehicles

property → build → Street

This four-bedroom California bungalow in Ivanhoe offers city skyline views from its elevated position. asserted

bungalow → offer → position

The interiors feature period details, including lofty, ornate ceilings, original Baltic timber floors, a spacious formal lounge, heritage windows, and a period fireplace. asserted

interiors → feature → ceilings

The single-level layout includes an indoor-outdoor connection between the open-plan family, dining and kitchen and the large covered al fresco deck. asserted

layout → include → family

The home features a clinker brick/stucco façade, while inside, timeless features include Baltic pine polished boards, gorgeous art deco lead lights, high intricate ceilings, picture rails, plate ledges, deep sills, and tuck-pointed brick open fireplaces. asserted

features → feature → boards

The kitchen has been renovated in a Mediterranean-inspired design. asserted

kitchen → renovate → design

Other highlights include the elevated terrace and the in-ground pool. asserted

highlights → include → ground