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Five of the best homes in inner Melbourne for sale now

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Hendley, S. (2026, October 2). Five of the best homes in inner Melbourne for sale now. The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/property/living/five-of-the-best-homes-in-inner-melbourne-for-sale-now-20261002-p6125g.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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This article highlights five desirable homes for sale in Melbourne's inner suburbs, emphasizing their proximity to amenities like restaurants, cafes, and nature trails. Featured properties include a South Yarra Victorian home with a wine cellar and pool, an historic St Kilda residence with city views, a Federation house near the Yarra River with a solar-heated pool, and more. Each property showcases unique features such as high ceilings, landscaped gardens, and modern updates that blend period charm with contemporary living standards.

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In Melbourne, five luxurious homes in highly desirable suburbs like Richmond, St Kilda, Carlton North, and South Yarra are currently on the market. One standout property is a tri-level residence built around 1857, located in South Yarra. This home has been meticulously renovated while preserving its period charm, featuring large rooms, high ceilings, engineered oak floors, an arched hallway, elegant living spaces, and marble fireplaces. The house also boasts natural light, quality finishes, and a self-contained studio with a kitchenette in the backyard. Located on one of South Yarra’s prestigious streets, it is within walking distance to numerous amenities including shopping centers, boutiques, cinema complexes, and public transport links like South Yarra station.

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Shona Hendley

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Carlton North Melbourne Richmond South Yarra’s St Kilda

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Melbourne GPE · 2× South Yarra’s GPE · 2× Burnley Park GPE · 1× Carlton North GPE · 1× Federation ORG · 1× Golden PERSON · 1× Richmond ORG · 1× St Kilda ORG · 1× St Kilda’s ORG · 1× V-Zug ORG · 1×

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Built circa 1857, the tri-level residence has been renovated while retaining much of its period grandeur, evident in its large proportions, high ceilings, engineered oak floors, an arched hallway, elegant formal living and dining rooms, and marble open fireplaces.

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Five of the best homes in inner Melbourne for sale now · assertive framing

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Walkability, world-class dining, cafes, markets, access to nature, waterside living, festivals, and vibrant nightlife – Melbourne’s inner-city suburbs offer plenty to enjoy. asserted

suburbs → offer → plenty

From the backyard of this inner-city home, you’d never know you’re only around the corner from Rathdowne Village’s restaurants, cafes and wine bars. asserted

you → know → restaurants

The deep backyard is filled with established greenery, creating an oasis you can enjoy from the pergola-covered deck that overlooks it and from the self-contained studio with a kitchenette at the rear. asserted

that → fill → rear

The main residence makes the most of the surroundings with its large, double-glazed windows, high ceilings and double doors that connect the open-plan living and dining to the pergola. asserted

that → make → pergola

Other highlights include the kitchen designed by Golden and a wine cellar. asserted

highlights → include → Golden

This solid brick Victorian home is located on one of South Yarra’s most revered streets and within walking distance of Vogue Shopping Centre, Como Centre and Cinemas, Toorak Road, South Yarra’s boutiques, Yarra River trails and South Yarra station. asserted

home → locate → Centre

Renovated, the home honours its past with soaring high ceilings and sash windows, while updates such as an open-plan living area, hydronic heating and a primary bedroom with dual-zoned walk-in robes cater to contemporary living. asserted

updates → renovate → living

Outside, landscaped gardens, a pool and a poolside terrace provide outdoor living space. asserted

gardens → landscape → space

A landmark in St Kilda’s architectural history, the largest of the three remaining homes that comprised Lansdowne Terrace has hit the market. asserted

that → remain → market

residence → build → proportions

Outside, the wisteria-wrapped colonnaded walkway leads to the wraparound verandah, setting the tone for what’s inside. asserted

what → wrap → tone

The property has five bedrooms, with one opening onto a roof terrace with city views. asserted

one → have → views

This renovated Federation home sits on the city’s edge, close to the Yarra River, Burnley Park, and a range of schools. asserted

home → renovate → schools

Behind the timeless façade, you will find an interior with quality finishes and natural light, designed for family living and entertaining. asserted

you → find → living

Other features include Velux skylights throughout, electric blinds in the bedrooms, a battery-ready solar panel array, hydronic heating, and split-system heating and cooling throughout. asserted

features → include → bedrooms

This dual-level c1890 Victorian has been renovated to give it a contemporary style. Original features, including the facade, wide arched hallway and hardwood floor, remain, while a designer kitchen with integrated appliances showcases the modern updates. asserted

kitchen → renovate → updates

Highlights include Venetian plaster walls that extend through the living area to full-height stacked sliders, opening to the private decked courtyard with a built-in barbecue and established greenery. asserted

that → include → barbecue