Unique 1920s Alphington home heads to auction for $3.4m

This Arts and Crafts home in Alphington offers a sense of character and history that make it the perfect setting for family life. In fact, one of the home’s character-filled details was the deciding factor in the vendors’ purchase of the home in 2014. “What I loved about the house was that it felt like the perfect place for a family to spend time together, either in the backyard or the kitchen, and it had a unique style. However, the Kookaburra stained-glass windows were the main reason we bought the house,” the vendor said. “I love a bit of whimsy, and we actually have a pair of Kookaburras who return each year.” Built in 1920, the two-level home showcases the Arts and Crafts style of that era. “At the time, it was a design approach that rejected mass production of the Victorian era and favoured bespoke and unique features,” the vendor said. “It comes through the asymmetrical door surrounds, ornate shelves above the doorways, embellishments around the external windows and the stained-glass windows.” MORE: Sisters’ $850k goodbye after losing both parents Former Demon’s $2.75m home has Saints connection $2.3m Melbourne home offers ‘rare’ bonus income This Arts and Crafts home in Alp...