We’ve rounded up our pick of the bunch from across the country’s most luxurious properties.
From the tree-lined drive and ancient olive trees to the magical backdrop of Woodhill Mountain and Budderoo National Park, Olivi House is a delightful country escape set on two hectares a short drive from the village. You’ll find vaulted ceilings, picture windows, a slow-combustion fireplace and underfloor heating throughout. There’s also a mineral pool and a studio with en suite.
Capturing some of the region’s very best views, sweeping from Mount Warning across the countryside to the coast, this contemporary home comes with two living and accommodation wings connected via a louvred gallery. Each wing has north-facing windows overlooking the pool and landscaped gardens. It’s a 10-minute drive from Byron’s beaches, shops and eateries.
Claiming the only level block on the lower side of Arabella Street, this light-filled home delivers north-westerly views over boat-studded Woodford Bay towards the Harbour Bridge and city skyline. The two-storey home comes with two living zones and a granite kitchen with a butler’s pantry. Three of the four bedrooms have an en suite and all four have balcony access.
Lap up gorgeous northerly views stretching along Kirra Beach to Surfers Paradise from this just-completed penthouse in the Rothelowman-designed Emerson development. Offering high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows to make the most of the outlook, this house-sized apartment with a marble kitchen also gives residents access to a pool, residents’ lounge and co-working space.
Set on 53 hectares fronting the Hunter River, Koorakai is just 20 minutes’ drive from Hunter Valley vineyards, restaurants and concert venues. The timeless homestead features recycled timbers, masterful brickwork and an antique AGA cooker. A verandah wraps around the entire house and offers the perfect place to unwind or entertain while enjoying peaceful rural vistas.
Not yet lived in, this new SJB-designed apartment boasts leafy harbour views a short stroll from city ferries at Kurraba Point Wharf. Beautifully appointed, the property includes engineered flooring, bespoke joinery, retractable curved glass walls and an island kitchen with waterfall benchtops and Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances. There’s also a communal rooftop terrace and a secure wine room.
Elite private schools and Toorak’s boutiques and bistros are just moments away from this handsome Christopher Doyle-designed residence. There are elegant, formal lounge and dining rooms – each with a fireplace – at the front of the home, and open-plan family living spaces, including a Gaggenau-appointed kitchen, at the rear. Outside, the undercover entertaining terrace captures a northerly aspect and there’s a heated pool and in-ground trampoline.
Dating back to 1898 and meticulously updated for family living and entertaining on a grand scale, this impressive property comes with century-old trees and a party-sized undercover al fresco space with an outdoor kitchen overlooking the pool and garden. There are four indoor living zones including a family room with a spectacular, double-height ceiling, plus two home offices.