We’ve rounded up our top picks of the most luxurious properties across the country.
Bemboka Estate ticks all the boxes: a brilliant location 15 minutes’ drive from Noosa, almost five hectares of lush land, stunning Mount Cooroy views and a contemporary, Tim Ditchfield-designed home spilling out to a generous deck and an infinity-edge pool. There’s also a versatile shed with caretaker accommodation, an abundant water supply and a solar system.
Step inside the iconic 1930s Weeties factory and discover a palatially proportioned family home with vaulted ceilings, timber and exposed metal beams, brick walls and polished concrete floors. Highlights of the Space Agency-designed conversion include a striking spiral staircase connecting all three levels, an eight-metre-long French oak bench to accommodate 22 diners and a high-end sound system.
This drop-dead gorgeous Scotch Hill home is in a class of its own. Workroom Design (known for its Byron Bay trophy home) created light-filled interiors with a “wow” factor. Sophisticated finishes stand out in the living zones, while the glamorous cellar is a winner. “The vendor has spared no expense,” the agent says.
The creme de la creme, sweeping gardens and a stately entrance set the tone for Grange House, a distinguished Edwardian estate on a sprawling, serene allotment. “Heritage elegance meets contemporary brilliance in its gallery-inspired rear extension,” says the agent. “Oak floors lead past a tessellated verandah to Italian travertine interiors, where glass walls frame lush courtyards, an al fresco dining area and a 25-metre lap pool.”
A grand portico entrance beyond automated gates hints at the art deco-inspired luxury within, befitting its prestigious blue-chip setting. “From the exquisite foyer to the formal lounge, every space is opulent in detail – curved stone columns, polished jarrah floors and imported marble,” says the agent. “Luxury extends outdoors with a glass-mosaic tiled pool and spa, plus a flood-lit tennis court with dedicated basketball and netball zones.”
Architectural heritage and contemporary vision unite in this transformation by Splinter Society, where light and texture define each space. “The original gabled rooflines, intricate timberwork and textured roof tiles create a rich design narrative,” says the agent. “At its heart, a soaring double-height foyer floods the home with natural light, while lush, sculptural gardens by Eckersley Garden Architecture create an enchanting retreat outside.”
Live the quintessential Noosa lifestyle at this award-winning Paul Clout home, which boasts genuine resort-style credentials, from the free-form pool with spa, glass halo and daybed to the white-sand beach, boat house and jetty. You’ll find expansive living spaces with a two-storey stone chimney and five huge bedrooms, four of them with en suites.
It’s only a few minutes’ stroll from the village shops and the beach, but Passalacqua will likely keep most families more than happy at home. With accommodation wrapping around a north-facing pool and courtyard, the Rama Architects-designed home is thoroughly contemporary, with off-form concrete pavilions, Venetian-plastered walls and heated floors.