We’ve rounded up our top picks of the most luxurious properties across the country.
You can scarcely imagine anything more winsomely inner-Sydney than this superb sandstone cottage, its late 19th century features on stunning display alongside a sharp contemporary makeover. A deep front garden frames the magical facade – with verandah, slate roof and dormer window – and inside, two levels accommodate four fine bedrooms and three bathrooms. A gorgeous stone courtyard with a pool completes a true beauty.
Only minutes from the Hobart CBD, Stoke House’s gothic grandeur is nothing short of jaw-dropping. Built in 1887, the one-time beacon for Hobart society features majestic interiors across three levels. Spectacular mosaic tiling, stained glass and hand-carved overmantels fashioned by a rotation of imported artisans highlights its late-19th century largesse. The garden is a botanical wonderland. Breathtaking.
This three-level, ultra-luxury property comes with its own fireworks display; sure, you have to wait until New Year’s Eve but this is seat 1A. With a 25-metre frontage that includes a slipway into arguably the world’s most famous harbour, the location is matchless. There are big-ticket bridge and blue-water views from every single room, even the huge internal spa. Simply extraordinary.
Campbell Point House on Lake Connewarre looks the definition of opulent abundance. The private residence turned luxury accommodation/events venue and one-time MasterChef set, sits on 15 hectares of spectacular gardens. The crowning glory is a stunning French chateau-inspired manor with three exquisite cottages. A limestone pool house, a jetty and a pavilion are just tastes of the sumptuous amenity.