We’ve rounded up our pick of the bunch from across the country’s most luxurious properties.
A dreamy coastal location and a striking Brian Wyatt-designed house combine to create Bonnie Doon, a three-hectare retreat 40 kilometres south of the Hobart CBD. The accommodation includes the original Federation cottage, a home studio and a contemporary two-storey addition with capacious open-plan living spaces, a futuristic kitchen and an indoor pool.
A 10-year labour of love for architect and former owner Steve Domoney and his wife Lek, this beautifully presented house claims almost 20 hectares in Victoria’s high country. There are four pavilions featuring stonework, galvanised iron and rough-sawn recycled timbers, each connected and enhanced by Paul Bangay-designed gardens and a solar-heated pool.
A dip in the riverfront, infinity-edge pool, a day on your boat or a long lunch on the huge, covered, north-facing terrace: it’s all yours for the taking at this newly completed house. Designed by Bayden Goddard and with two levels connected by a lift, the property features exposed concrete finishes, a stylish kitchen with a butler’s pantry and five en-suite bedrooms.
Occupying the whole of level 22 and enjoying 360-degree views of Melbourne’s landmarks through floor-to-ceiling glazing, this Bates Smart-designed apartment comes with custom interiors by Kestie Lane Studio. You’ll find Venetian-polished plaster walls and ceilings, Italian marble, Poliform cabinetry, Gaggenau and Liebherr appliances and statement lighting.
What better spot for your morning coffee than the north-east-facing terrace of this recently renovated apartment in The Palms. The boat-studded harbour views are matched by luxurious internal finishes including a marble island kitchen with Liebherr and Siemens appliances, bathrooms with heated marble floors, and a smart-home system.
Set on a vast Main River block and a popular holiday rental for business tycoons and celebrities, this BDA Architecture-designed residence mixes recycled timber with calacatta marble, Tuscan tiles, rendered brickwork and custom joinery to create a character-filled city retreat. The formal living room sports 4.8-metre-high ceilings – an impressive highlight.
Taking cues from European architecture, this family home is located steps from riverfront reserve and close to top private schools. Beyond antique timber doors, the home offers living spaces on both levels, with a granite kitchen, formal dining room and a terrace on the upper level that’s ideal for entertaining.
All the joys of beachside living are on your doorstep at this Geoff Lovie-designed home where the ocean views are maximised across the top two of its three levels. Choose from indoor and outdoor kitchens, lounge by the saltwater pool, host movie nights in the home theatre, and enjoy space for hobbies like music and yoga.