The five most beautiful vacant rentals in Victoria
We frequently look at what is on the market for sale, but what about the properties that are available to rent? In Melbourne there are some truly beautiful homes that have been put onto the rental market - some for thousands of dollars a week. Here, we share the best of what Melbourne has to offer high-flying tenants.
5) 130 Powlett Street, East Melbourne
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Sold in November 2013, for an undisclosed price, this four-bedroom, three-bathroom rental house was previously bought in 19 March 2005 for $1,250,000, by who a land title search reveals was Dennis Antonio Carron.
On the market from $2,500 per week it has historical significance having been built in circa 1867 for Trinity Public School Headmaster Stephen Trythall by Duncan and Burley. The tuckpointed property in East Melbourne has quite an interesting design.
The two-storey terrace and rear two-storey servants quarters are connected by, what the description calls, "walls and walkways of glass". In the photos you can see that this design renders the walls practically invisible, creating a gorgeous indoor/outdoor feel, and is definitely one of the reasons it has been propelled into this 'most beautiful' list.
Original detail has been preserved from an 1867 study to a rear two-horse stable. It also includes original architecture including a roof-top mosaic tile pool with swim and spa jets. Internal lifts and a two-level four-car garage are also included.
Other features include a lower-level entertaining precinct with a fully fitted cinema room, a furnished bar, fireplace, gym and playroom.
4) 26-28 Victoria Street, Brighton
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A five-bedroom, four-bathroom, two-study house in Brighton is next on our list for $3,800 per week.
With an open plan style, and an indoor/outdoor consideration (it has the glass walls we loved so much in the previous home), it has an all-weather surface tennis court and a twenty meter heated pool. It also has a temperature-controlled wine storeroom, heated floors and an outdoor barbecue area. While the gardens are low-maintenance, don't be too concerned - full garden and pool maintenance is included in the rent.
On 1,400 square metres of land on two adjoining titles, it has a security system, keyless entry and high end network cabling.
It's available from 15 January onwards, and longer tenancies are preferred, suggesting that 12 months plus is best. Pets will be approved on application only.
The home was bought in March 2013 for $5,500,000 according to RP Data, and rent was previously placed at $4,000 per week in December 2013. James Mal, however, has a different take on how the previous auction went down.
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Last purchased for $1,322,000 in 2002, and with a 'year built' record on RP Data has 2007, this four-bedroom, three-bathroom home is ready for rental at $3,650 per week.
The English/French blended style property with Paul Bangay designed gardens has the feel of a beautiful country estate, and the features to go with it. With an oval entrance foyer, a library, a butler's pantry, powder room, home theatre, wine cellar and swimming pool, it's a true stunner. Over three-storeys, with high ceilings and open fireplaces, if you're a fan of the regal look in properties, then this one is a must to add to your wish list.
There are also a number of practical inclusions, such as an intercom system, built-in barbecue and seating, an outdoor shower room and underground parking for four cars.
Worth a look!
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This house in Toorak is on the rental market for $3,200 per week, and the five-bedroom five-bathroom resort-style home is certainly to get interest.
It has a gas and solar heated swimming pool, gardens, a tennis court, an outdoor shower and toilet, a trampoline and a deck area with a built-in barbecue, so anyone that spends their time outdoors will enjoy.
The renovated home has an entrance hall with sweeping staircase, an open fireplace in the dining room, and a built in LCD HD TV and Bose zoned sound system. It also comes with a Miele coffee machine.
With full size laundry, powder room, study and child's play room, it also has a double lock up garage and an alarm system.
RP Data records show that the property last sold in 2007 for $4,650,000, having previously transacted for $2,610,000 in 2004.
In December it was listed for rent at $3,450 per week.
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This four-bedroom, three-bathroom home for $2,900 per week is a renovated warehouse with 14 rooms. This is the first time it has been offered as a rental, and it includes high ceilings, typical of warehouse conversions, and glass features.
There aren't a huge number of photos, however the ceiling beams are gorgeous.
The property was previously bought in 2003 for $812,000