Five of the best Melbourne homes where past meets present

Renovated period homes, showcasing timeless details and updated with modern features for contemporary living, can be rich in history and offer standout living options.

From updated Victorian terraces to Arts and Crafts residences, here are five of the best Melbourne homes on the market now, where past meets present.

Heathcote, a double-fronted Hawthorn brick home in South Yarra, was built around 1880.

Along with its facade, the wrap-around veranda and tuckpointed brickwork showcase some of the home’s best period elements on the exterior, while the arched hallways and fireplaces continue this inside.

The updated open-plan kitchen and dining area features Gaggenau induction and gas cooking, along with a stainless-steel oven, microwave and dishwasher. A series of French doors capture natural light and open to the landscaped rear garden and heated swimming pool.

Other features include high ceilings, a remote-controlled triple garage and four large bedrooms.

Only 50 metres from the Royal Botanic Gardens, this Victorian terrace in South Yarra blends heritage and contemporary design in a sought-after location.

The home is renovated, with the build completed by Visioneer Builders. The result is an innovative design maximising space and light, while retaining the original period character.

The home features state-of-the-art technology throughout, including an integrated sound system, garden irrigation and remotely controllable kitchen appliances, all of which are automated by a Gira smart home system.

Outside, there are five outdoor zones, highlighted by the rooftop terrace with a built-in BBQ and dining area, offering sweeping 360-degree views of the CBD skyline and surrounds.

This Toorak Arts and Crafts residence was restored as a family home by Sue Carr of Carr - an architecture and interior design studio - after it had been divided into four flats.

The five-bedroom home showcases period features, including high timber ceilings, an open fireplace, leadlight windows and oak floors.

Other features of the home include a cellar, the property’s landmark camphor laurel tree, and a red-brick entertaining terrace that overlooks the swimming pool.

This landmark Italianate Victorian residence sits on an allotment around 1884 square metres in South Yarra.