We’ve rounded up our top picks from across the country’s most luxurious properties.
Saraville is a rare bird in high-density Potts Point – a free-standing, three-level terrace with a three-car garage. Built c1890 and beautifully renovated, the Italianate property comes with 4.2-metre ceilings, expansive formal living spaces with fireplaces, and a modern designer kitchen flowing to a sizeable internal courtyard.
Arguably staking a claim among the best homes in this gentrifying suburb, Yasmine has a distinctly Mediterranean vibe with its perforated brick facade, luxe curves and neutral colour palette. Built by local builder Empcon, the property features travertine floors, a marble kitchen, a glass-encased fireplace and a covered al fresco zone beside the pool.
Set in the heart of the Falls Creek village with northerly views across the valley to snowcapped mountains, this ski-in, ski-out apartment is the jewel in the crown of Koki, a new K.P.D.O.-designed lodge. The stylish fit-out includes a double-sided fireplace, herringbone parquetry floors, Articolo designer lighting, granite benchtops and hydronic heating.
On a landscaped 845-square-metre lot in the prestigious Mount Coot-tha enclave just six kilometres from the Brisbane CBD, The Nest is a recently completed family home close to parkland and good schools. On three levels connected by a lift, the property includes three living zones, a unique kitchen with V-Zug and Liebherr appliances, a wine cellar and a pool.
Designed by Smith Architects, this eco-friendly retreat is quite literally wrapped in greenery, with plants weaving up the facade. The adjoining Mount Coot-tha Forest gives access to walking and biking trails. Property highlights include soaring ceilings, polished concrete and hardwood flooring, a rotating fireplace and a 25-metre heated lap pool.
Fishing, boating, snorkelling, swimming and jet-skiing: there’s no shortage of activities for lovers of watersports at this contemporary beachfront home. Adjoining Queens Bay parkland and claiming tree-filtered views over the water, the north-facing residence comes with expansive, open-plan living spaces extending to a poolside terrace at the entry level, and a huge upper-level main-bedroom suite.
There’s work to be done to bring heritage-listed Ballara back to its former glory, but the combination of grand proportions, city views, established gardens with a pool, and garaging for 10 cars will no doubt draw plenty of attention. The American prairie-inspired home from architect Chris Cowper features a timber-panelled reception hall, a slate-floored billiards room, bay windows and a spectacular staircase.
Soak up serene Woodford Bay views from almost every room of this full-brick home, set within easy reach of the ferry wharf, schools and Lane Cove village. There are living spaces on each of the two levels, a granite kitchen and a choice of al fresco zones – including a massive, partially covered terrace on the ground floor that is perfect for sunset soirees.