We’ve rounded up our pick of the bunch from across the country’s most luxurious properties.
A no-expenses-spared restoration and renovation has converted the majestic Federation landmark Duncraig House into one of Perth’s finest homes, with sweeping views over the Swan River. Among the highlights are Paul Bangay gardens, and a 25-car showroom garage with a kitchen, two saunas, a gym and a lavish bathroom.
Nestled in the dunes above the popular Tasmanian surf spot of Clifton Beach, Glass House boasts spectacular 360-degree views across Storm Bay and Pipe Clay Lagoon. Measuring 140 square metres, the expansive open-plan living spaces on the first floor are anchored by a central kitchen. There are three separate decks where you can enjoy the sea breeze or northern sunshine.
Eco-friendly design has earned this creekfront sanctuary a 9.1-star energy efficiency rating. Functional yet playful, the two-storey home features low-carbon materials including a zinc roof and blackbutt timber cladding, and offers cross ventilation and double glazing throughout. There’s a heated pool, a hidden games room and a self-contained granny flat.
Eye-pleasing curves, soaring ceilings and swathes of glass capturing views to Mount Cooroy combine to great effect in this Ken Robinson-designed home. Positioned on a 10-hectare estate, it has a tennis court, a covered pavilion with an outdoor kitchen, and a suspended pool. There’s also a council-approved executive training centre with separate amenities.
It’s rare to find a residence of this scale in North Sydney, let alone one with harbour frontage and a north-east aspect. Set within easy reach of the ferry wharf, city buses and Milsons Point station, the home comes with living spaces on each of its two levels, a Gaggenau-appointed kitchen with Liebherr wine fridge and a large terrace and infinity pool overlooking the water.
A morning swim or walk along the beach can be a daily pleasure at this beachfront beauty, set behind the dunes at Tallow Beach with private beach access. The main-bedroom suite comes with a balcony where you can enjoy a cuppa or watch the moon rise over the ocean, while the open-plan living spaces extend to a covered deck perfect for entertaining.
A 25-hectare estate in the bucolic Adelaide Hills, Jura offers the opportunity for both productive farming and a tranquil rural lifestyle. The single-storey homestead with wraparound verandah has been renovated, and recent additions to the property include a horse arena and stables, a solar system, a new shed, a heated pool and a cabana.
It’s a 500-metre walk to coastal trails leading to the back beaches of Blairgowrie from this decidedly modern family home. On three levels with lift access, the house comes with a designer kitchen, a butler’s pantry, a home cinema and a top-floor main-bedroom retreat. It would work equally well as a permanent home or indulgent weekender.