We’ve rounded up our pick of the bunch from across the country’s most luxurious properties.
Soak up the winter sunshine and sweeping Middle Harbour views from the north-facing balconies of this Luigi Rosselli-designed house. With lift access across four levels, the home showcases exposed concrete, American oak and walls of glass to make the most of the serene vistas. Enjoy movie nights in the home theatre or a dip in the heated pool set within Will Dangar-designed gardens.
There’s a timeless charm to this Bayden Goddard-designed beauty with a private pontoon. It’s set on 1422 square metres of riverfront land within walking distance of the station and sporting fields. Classic design features include high, vaulted and coffered ceilings, rich timber finishes in the handsome kitchen, built-in window seats, and an open fireplace in the living room.
Set on a ridgetop lot of 1304 square meters and clad in Japanese charred timber, this substantial family home is only a few minutes’ walk from the beach. Alongside panoramic views stretching from Point Nepean to the Eagle Rock Marine Sanctuary, the property offers two living zones, a top-floor main-bedroom retreat, multiple decks and a north-facing mineral pool.
Set atop the award-winning The Ambrose, this house-sized penthouse will hold appeal for buyers seeking a private sanctuary just two kilometres from the CBD. Crafted by Kokoda Property and Cottee Parker Architects, the property boasts magical views to the Brisbane River, city skyline and Mount Coot-tha and comes with a sky-high granny flat.
Wake up to views of the Harbour Bridge, enjoy breakfast on the sun-splashed dining terrace overlooking the pool, play tennis with friends followed by drinks in the gazebo: Kokera is the complete lifestyle package. Built c1890 and beautifully renovated, the home also boasts an eight-car garage and a self-contained apartment.
A soaring, glass-roofed atrium and sensational ocean views are among the many highlights of this Kevin Snell-designed property, positioned a short stroll from Burwood Beach and Merewether Ocean Baths. An indoor heated lap pool means you can swim all year round, and an internal lift makes light work of moving between the three levels of accommodation.
Set behind a stand of local Moonah trees just up the road from the popular Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club and Front Beach, this single-level cottage has had a stylish makeover. A flexible floor plan provides room for friends and family to stay and the garden plays host to a pool, spa and sauna for rest and relaxation.
From the fire-lit living areas and quartzite-lined cocktail bar to the home cinema, wine cellar and quartzite and Miele kitchen, this newly built home offers classy finishes alongside ocean views. The decadent main-bedroom suite comes with a Planika fireplace, an Italian porcelain-tiled en suite and a custom walk-in wardrobe. The back garden includes a pool, terrace and outdoor kitchen.