Five of the best homes in Melbourne to enjoy inside and out

Whether it’s enjoying the weather on a sunny terrace, taking a dip in the backyard pool, or hosting an indoor dinner party with the fire lit during the cooler months, a home with both indoor and outdoor amenities has much to offer.

Grand: A word that describes this Toorak property, evident in its scale, design and amenities, and established by the home’s facade.

Inside, the home spans four levels, with six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and a variety of living and family areas.

While there is much to appreciate about this home, the basement may well be a standout, offering living and entertainment options for the whole family. Along with the substantial garaging, there is a sophisticated bar and rumpus room, a private home theatre, a fully equipped gym, and a wine cellar.

Outdoors, the property features an alfresco terrace with a fully fitted barbecue kitchen, landscaped gardens and a sky-lit pavilion housing an indoor swimming pool.

This renovated Spanish Mission-style family home in South Yarra sits at the top of Domain Hill, with views over the Yarra River.

It is set on around 868 square metres, with a private north-facing garden, an undercover terrace with greenery, and a pool.

Inside, the home spans three levels, with expansive living and dining areas, a sitting room, a study, a kitchen and dining area, and a separate family room on the ground floor.

The basement features a home theatre with a built-in bar and a wine cellar.

This circa-1880 Victorian fronts Albert Park’s St Vincent Gardens. The greenery continues in the rose and magnolia front garden that welcomes you to the property, and at the rear, with north-facing landscaped gardens and a second frontage via Draper Street.

The home’s interiors include 12-foot ceilings, ornate marble fireplaces, and Versailles parquet flooring.

A light well connects the interiors to the outside, and bifold doors with an automatic awning open from the kitchen to a rear paved courtyard.

Another highlight is the self-contained studio with independent street access, located above the garage.

This Eaglemont property offers a range of features the whole family can enjoy.