Five of the best Melbourne homes for sale for winter

With winter officially here, many of us spend more time at home, staying warm and out of the cold.

Some homes are made for this time of year. Whether they have natural light, mod-cons like underfloor heating and gas central heating, or uncovered and heated alfresco areas outdoors, they let you enjoy the season in comfort.

Here are five of the best Melbourne homes for sale for winter.

This Georgian-inspired home in Toorak was designed by renowned architect Nicholas Day.

With an abundance of windows on both the first and ground floors of the home, and an expansive skylight above the staircase, natural light floods the home. On the lower ground floor, you will find a basement garage.

The open-plan kitchen and casual living and dining area includes a warming fireplace, the perfect feature for a cold day.

Designed by Tecture and Epiphany Homes, “Waterperry” in Brighton has been renovated to blend modern design with old-world charm.

Skylights and floor-to-ceiling windows capture natural light throughout the home, while some understated yet mighty additions, including underfloor and towel-rail heating, provide warmth when you need it most.

The basement wine cellar, and a library create the perfect night (or day) in, and the home office makes working from home even more convenient. Additional features include the northern terrace and the original open fireplaces.

This architecturally designed home is set in a waterside position, just steps from the beach.

There’s a host of features that make the property perfect for entertaining, even in the cooler months, including a premium kitchen with two ovens (one a steam oven) and two dishwashers.

The kitchen opens onto the undercover alfresco with a barbecue and a fireplace, the heated pool and spa, and a path down to the beach. Other features include zoned heating, an upper-level undercover, sunset-facing balcony, and fireplaces in both the ground- and first-floor living areas.

The north-facing terrace of this four-bedroom Toorak home overlooks the private, landscaped backyard, which features a putting green.

Inside, on the ground floor, you will find a media room for winter movie marathons and an open fireplace in the living room. On the lower ground floor, there is the option of a home gym, office or retreat.

With reverse cycle air-conditioning throughout, this character-filled home (circa 1920s) has a lot to keep you warm.

If you’re looking for a bit more room to breathe, this family home, north-east of Melbourne and on approximately 17 acres, could be for you.

Surrounded by rolling hills, established