Visitors to realestate.com.au this month went wild for glossy new homes and vintage stunners in equal measure.
From grand old estates to dramatic beachfronts and cozy, retro time warps, the most-viewed property listings on realestate.com.au during March were these and more. There were shiny new builds, clever revamps and untouched originals, each spectacular in its own way.
These popular homes spanned almost every state and territory, with almost a third of the top 20 in South Australia, followed by Queensland and Victoria. Not a single apartment made the list this month.
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Take a look at the incredible homes grabbing buyer attention in March.
Record-vying Adelaide estate
11 The Avenue, Medindie, nestled against Adelaide Park Lands, ranks among the city's grandest homes on one its swankiest streets.
The most-clicked-on home in March could also smash South Australia's $13.5m house record, set off-market by 70 Pennington Terrace, North Adelaide, in 2021.
11 The Avenue was the most-viewed home on realestate.com.au in March. Picture: realestate.com.au
'Fairlea' was built around 1890 but has undergone voluminous contemporary additions and renovations by award-winning designer Williams Burton Leopardi.
Sprawling across a 2,851sqm garden paradise, the home boasts six bedrooms, eight bathrooms, and epic entertaining zones and terraces. Outside, there's a heated pool and spa, floodlit tennis court, six-car garage with turntable, gym, wine cellar and pavilion bar.
Dean and Heather Kyros bought the property back in May 2007 for $3.23m, with the aim of creating a "luxurious hotel" feel in the home, Ms Kyros said.
The six-bedroom estate sits on a sprawling 2,851sqm block on one of Adelaide's best streets. Picture: realestate.com.au
Jamie Brown of Booth Real Estate said in March he expected this grand residential estate to "comfortably exceed" the state record.
Federation reinvention on Melbourne's Bayside
Melbourne's Bayside isn't short on Federation makeovers, but this bold reimaging of a 1919 estate at 60 Were Street, Brighton truly made waves, said Michael Derham at WhiteFox Real Estate Bayside.
60 Were St was snapped up in just 12 days within its $8.5m-$9.1m price range. Picture: realestate.com.au/sold
Original leadlight windows, timber panelling and ornate ceilings honour the home’s origins, while a wide hallway opens to a dramatic modern extension with eight-metre-high gabled ceilings, glass walls, a sprawling deck, pool and spa.
"It wasn't a traditional renovation," said Mr Derham. "The owners really thought outside the box while blended in the home's period features."
The renovated Federation home in Brighton was the second most-viewed home in Australia during March. Picture: realestate.com.au/sold
The home sold via expressions of interest within its price range of $8.5m-$9.1m in 12 days — "one of the quickest campaigns that any agency has probably transacted at that price point", Mr Derham said.
Showstopper Byron Bay beachfront
If 27 Marine Parade, Byron Bay sells for its eye-watering $75m price tag, it will smash the local record by roughly $40m.
27 Marine Parade is tipped to smash the Byron Bay price record. Picture: realestate.com.au
But agent Will Phillips at Sotheby's International Realty Byron Bay says the figure is fair — with knockdowns on the street fetching $30m and the build itself worth about the same, plus the years spent on council approval and construction.
"Marine Parade is one of the most expensive streets in the country," he said.
And 'Coast', right on Wategos Beach, is the best of the lot, he said.
The home sits on one of the most expensive and tightly held streets in the country. Picture: realestate.com.au
Rising five levels, it’s a sculptural blend of curves, stone and concrete, with multiple living areas and sweeping ocean terraces. It's also elevated, north‑facing and completely private — though the "gunbarrel views" are the true showstopper, Mr Phillips said.
"They're the best you'll ever see anywhere."
After three weeks on the market, Mr Phillips said the level of interest is high, especially among Sydney, Melbourne and overseas buyers.
Heavenly Perth church
Who could resist the charm of a place once filled with hymns and quiet reflection? And this reimagination of a 1941 church in Perth's Wembley is nothing short of divine.
The 1941-built Wembley Methodist Church has been entirely reimagined. Picture: realestate.com.au/sold
At 35 Pangbourne Street, a sleek new renovation has transformed this holy site into a two-storey, four bedroom family haven. An upper-level wraparound balcony preserves the soaring interior height, while the original facade and stained‑glass windows are stunning reminders of its past.
The contemporary four-bedroom home sold for $3.1m. Picture: realestate.com.au/sold
Craig Gaspar at DUET Property Group Nedlands said the unique property caught the attention of many, selling to a young couple for $3.1m.
"The church conversion excited people. The finish is exceptional; it has an amazing feel," he said.
Mid-century Melbourne gem
Mid‑century style is having a major moment — but truly untouched gems are hard to come by. So when 8 Stafford Street, Preston hit the market among the suburb’s typical mix of Federation and Californian bungalows, it turned heads.
Straight out of the 1950s or ’60s, the three‑bedroom home is, as agent Michael Divito at McGrath Northcote puts it, a total "time warp".
8 Stafford Street, Preston sold for $1.69m at auction. Picture: realestate.com.au/sold
Buyers swooned over its curved walls and large sweeping windows, and period-perfect living and master bedroom.
"We don't often see mid-century homes this distinctive," Mr Divito said. "It hasn't been updated for 50-odd years and has that coolness and uniqueness, complete with city views."
The time-warp home has city views. Picture: realestate.com.au/sold
The property, with a level garden and separate studio, sold to a young family at auction for $1.69m. Before selling two years ago (for $1.625m), it had been in the same family for around 50 years.
Hunter Valley 70s resort
In the NSW Hunter Valley town of Cessnock, a local icon that hasn’t changed in half a century is exciting locals after hitting the market for the very first time.
The gigantic four-bedroom brick home at 263A Wollombi Road, Bellbird Heights was built by the vendor in the 1970s and has been held by the family ever since.
"People are calling it a time capsule, they can't believe how true to the 70s it is," said Rachael Brecht at Jurd's Real Estate Cessnock.
The home was constructed by its owner-builder in the 70s and held tightly ever since. Picture: realestate.com.au
"It was like a resort for its day, with dressing rooms by the pool, lighting under the vanity, walk-in wardrobes behind the bed — it was way ahead of its time."
Straddling four levels and two titles, the character-filled home offers multiple living areas and bedrooms straight out of the 70s for a guide of $1m-$1.1m.
Like walking into a time warp. Picture: realestate.com.au
And while buyers are initially tempted to modernise, Brecht suspects many will fall under its vintage spell.
"So far, people who've seen it with a thought to renovate have got inside and gone, 'Oh, it's just too good to change it'."
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