We’ve rounded up our top picks of the most luxurious properties across the country.
Be sure to look up when you visit Formentera – the hand-painted ceilings are a highlight of the 1990s makeover that transformed this parkside mansion into a grand Italian Renaissance-style villa. With 650 square metres of internal accommodation including a self-contained guest apartment, plus a pool set in landscaped grounds, it’s an impressive executive retreat.
A visionary design by New Zealand’s Nick Stevens in a covetable canalfront location means this striking home makes a winning first impression. Boasting peaceful water views, a picture-perfect round pool and a private jetty, the double-storey house has a media room and open-plan living spaces on the ground floor, and bedrooms and an office on the first floor.
Imagine hosting a dinner party with shimmering ocean views as your backdrop, soaring ceilings overhead and the option for a dip in your infinity pool or a movie in your home cinema. This clifftop home enjoys a 15.6-metre frontage to the ever-changing ocean spectacle and comes with lift access to four floors of luxury living.
A renovation by Krivic Built with interiors by Jane Forte has brought Rutland Hall dancing into the 21st century while preserving its grand proportions and handsome facade. This 1894 Victorian gem comes with a pool and tennis court, a wine cellar and tasting room, and a wraparound verandah for kicking back with a cuppa on a sunny afternoon.
Want to dip your toes into rural living without giving up the pleasures of coast and cafe amenity? This 2.24-hectare property could be just the ticket. Set close to Corio Bay, the beach, a winery and a shopping centre, this inviting single-level home would work equally well for hobby farmers or busy families. Highlights include a separate guest house and landscaping by Lisa Stafford Design.
Sweeping 270-degree ocean views are the star attraction at the Elysium penthouse, which spans an impressive 432 square metres and features two large balconies, one wrapping around the north-east corner and the second adjoining the main bedroom. Pop down to the pool or across the road to the beach for a swim, stroll to the esplanade for lunch or head to the Terrigal Hotel for a cocktail.
Facing north over Chichester Canal, this sprawling home offers a host of options for entertaining, from poolside parties and catch-ups on the fire pit’s circular seating to revelry on the rooftop terrace. Inside you’ll find a trio of interconnected living zones, a modern kitchen with a butler’s pantry, a dedicated home office and a main suite with a decadent en suite and dressing room.
Winner of Master Builders’ Sunshine Coast home of the year 2024 award, this north-facing home is positioned footsteps from the beach and close to the Kawana shopping centre. Designed by Trevor Reitsma with interiors by Anchor & Belle, the property comes with a pool and features finishes in Tasmanian oak, powder-coated aluminium and pale brickwork.