We’ve rounded up our top picks of the most luxurious properties across the country.
Three separate dwellings, each with singular character, spread across this truly jaw-dropping eight-hectare hinterland hideaway. The concrete Ground House, almost subterranean, has a spectacular contemporary palette, the main house is two superb storeys of rustic elegance, and the cottage is an authentic, verandah-framed Queenslander. Add a barn, studio, pool and magnesium bath and this becomes something magical. Peerless.
Towering above the Brisbane River, this imposing three-storey, Victorian-style mansion is the very definition of spectacular. The swirling central staircase, multiple living areas and sumptuous suites framed by broad balconies confirm its stately standing. Two self-contained guest apartments, a deep-water mooring, a soaring viewing tower with an openable sky dome, and a swimming pool are just some of the extraordinary amenities here.
With a near-monumental street presence, this striking concrete home is leavened by its opposites of light and air. Three levels – including a basement with a cinema and wine room – open to the outside via walls of glass over the comprehensive rear entertainment precinct with a pool, gym and pavilion. Japanese design elements and green garden views are features of the sweeping floor plan.
This sublime 1920s arts and crafts-style home is a South Yarra special. Retaining plenty of its original features – panelled hallway, deep verandahs, coffered ceilings and an expansive garden – it also has contemporary conveniences. Travertine benchtops, heated bathroom floors and a butler’s pantry have been finely integrated. A pool out in those superb gardens completes a classic.