It’s no wonder the terrace house has experienced a renaissance during Australia’s property boom.

Decorative, charming and requiring less maintenance than a free-standing house, the terraces lining Sydney and Melbourne’s inner CBD streets hold serious cache.

Victoria terrace houses were at one time criticised for encouraging the formation of slums, but enjoyed a renaissance in the 1960s as the inner city became gentrified.

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Now, many rows of terrace houses are heritage-protected, with buyers clambering to snap them up.

Here are the best terraces on realestateVIEW.com.au this week.

182 George Street, EAST MELBOURNE, VIC, 3002

Price: Expressions of interest
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4

Steeped in history and surrounded by Melbourne cultural landmarks, this heritage terrace was designed by the architect behind the State Library of Victoria and nearby Royal Exhibition Building.

18A Bank Street, ASCOT VALE, VIC, 3032

Price: $1,100,000 – $1,000,000
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2

This terrace boasts a traditional façade with a re-vamped interior. Northern light fills huge living and dining areas, leading to a pergola entertaining area (complete with an oil mural).

7 Angel Street, NEWTOWN, NSW, 2042

Price: Auction
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1

This single storey Victorian worker’s terrace is tucked away in Sydney’s hip (and in demand) Newtown area, close to Erskineville pubs and shops, public transport and parks.

8 Alexander Street, PADDINGTON, NSW, 2021

Price: Auction

Bedrooms: 2

Bathrooms: 1

Settled in the leafy, gentrified streets of Paddington, this long and lean terrace is an example of the space-saving efforts of Victorians. A sunny terrace is the perfect spot for an arvo drink.

ASCOT, QLD, 4007

Price: Contact agent

Bedrooms: 5

Bathrooms: 4

Traditional Victorian terraces are a rare find in Queensland, where space has not historically been an issue, but this Ascot property is an example of an updated, free-standing terrace (and a large one at that).

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