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Five of the best homes in Melbourne with more than four bedrooms

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Hendley, S. (2026, September 25). Five of the best homes in Melbourne with more than four bedrooms. The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/property/news/five-of-the-best-homes-in-melbourne-with-more-than-four-bedrooms-20260925-p60zvu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The Sydney Morning Herald · collected 2026-09-25 · by Shona Hendley

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This article highlights five luxurious homes in Melbourne that offer more than four bedrooms, catering to families or those seeking spacious living areas. Each property features unique amenities such as marble fireplaces, ensuite bathrooms with steam saunas, and expansive outdoor spaces including heated pools and tennis courts. Notable among these is a six-bedroom Toorak home offering flexible living options and privacy on three levels.
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In Melbourne, larger homes with more than four bedrooms cater to families or those seeking additional space for hobbies. Such properties often command higher market prices and attract a broader range of buyers. One notable home in Clifton Hill features six bedrooms (including potential rooms that can be used as a library or study), showcasing period details like high ceilings, ornate stained-glass entryways, and an extra-wide arched hallway dating back to circa 1986. The main bedroom suite includes luxurious amenities such as marble gas fireplace, veranda access, fitted timber walk-in robe, dual-vanity ensuite with steam sauna, double shower, automatic toilet, and heated towel rail. This home exemplifies the blend of functionality and luxury that appeals to discerning buyers in Melbourne's real estate market.

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📰 Melbourne Homes Over Four Bedrooms
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Shona Hendley
13 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction
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🔮 With a marble gas fireplace, veranda access, a fitted timber walk-in robe, and a luxurious dual-vanity ensuite featuring a private steam sauna, a double shower, an automatic toilet, and a heated towel rail, this Clifton Hill home has a main bedroom suite you may never want to leave.
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Australian Brighton Clifton Hill Melbourne Victorian

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Australian NORP · 1× Brighton ORG · 1× Clifton Hill GPE · 1× Melbourne GPE · 1× Toorak GPE · 1× Toorak Village GPE · 1× Victorian NORP · 1×

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Other features include double-glazed, thermal-break aluminium windows and sensor-activated remote-control windows; outdoors, a floodlit north-south tennis court; a large, gas-heated swimming pool with an automated cover; a north-facing, paved entertaining area with an open fireplace; perimeter garden beds; an outdoor bathroom; and established trees.
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🔮 With a marble gas fireplace, veranda access, a fitted timber walk-in robe, and a luxurious dual-vanity ensuite featuring a private steam sauna, a double shower, an automatic toilet, and a heated towel rail, this Clifton Hill home has a main bedroom suite you may never want to leave.
2026-09-25 · The Sydney Morning Herald
Five of the best homes in Melbourne with more than four bedrooms · assertive framing

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While the typical Australian home has approximately three-to-four bedrooms, larger families, intergenerational families, or those who want to host guests or have space for hobbies can benefit from extra bedrooms. asserted
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Beyond functionality, properties with more bedrooms can command a higher market price and broaden the buyer pool when you sell. asserted
you → command → pool
Whatever your reason, there are plenty of options on the market: here are five of the best homes in Melbourne with more than four bedrooms. asserted
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With a marble gas fireplace, veranda access, a fitted timber walk-in robe, and a luxurious dual-vanity ensuite featuring a private steam sauna, a double shower, an automatic toilet, and a heated towel rail, this Clifton Hill home has a main bedroom suite you may never want to leave. uncertain
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The single-level home features two additional bedrooms with built-in robes, plus two other potential bedrooms that can also be used as a library or study, depending on your needs. asserted
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The period details of the home are also impressive; the circa 1986 Victorian heritage is showcased through high ceilings, an ornate stained-glass entry and an extra-wide arched hallway. asserted
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This Gascoigne Edwardian has five bedrooms across its two levels. asserted
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The guest bedroom and master suite are on the ground level, with the latter including a walk-in robe and an ensuite. asserted
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The three bedrooms upstairs all include built-in robes, with two also featuring window seats. asserted
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With a retreat and bathroom servicing the level, this makes an ideal self-contained children’s/teen or guest retreat. asserted
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Outdoors, the property features an in-ground trampoline, a nine-metre heated pool, bore water, irrigation, a gas barbecue, and a pergola. asserted
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This double-storey Brighton property offers exclusive, luxurious living through its high-end materials, fixtures and fittings, and meticulous attention to detail. asserted
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All five bedrooms are on the first floor, with three bedrooms featuring built-in robes and a master suite with both walk-in and built-in robes, an ensuite with spa, and access to a balcony. asserted
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Other features include double-glazed, thermal-break aluminium windows and sensor-activated remote-control windows; outdoors, a floodlit north-south tennis court; a large, gas-heated swimming pool with an automated cover; a north-facing, paved entertaining area with an open fireplace; perimeter garden beds; an outdoor bathroom; and established trees. asserted
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Only moments from Toorak Village, this six-bedroom, three-level Toorak home offers space and privacy. asserted
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Each includes either a walk-in or built-in robe and access to a shared ensuite, offering flexible living for large families or the perfect space to host guests. asserted
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The master bedroom features its own walk-in robe and ensuite, and downstairs, the sixth bedroom also includes a built-in robe and access to a bathroom. asserted
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On the market for the first time in half a century, this property comprises two 1940s maisonettes under one title. asserted
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Each maisonette features three bedrooms, all on the first floor. asserted
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Most have built-in robes and either ensuite access or a nearby bathroom. asserted
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Located in an architecturally significant enclave near Toorak Village and Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club, this property, set within established gardens, offers a rare opportunity for buyers. asserted
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