A sky-high penthouse and great estates: Eight of the finest luxury homes for sale

Be it a penthouse in Melbourne’s tallest building or a grand estate on Brisbane’s riverside, the choice is rich in luxury homes. We’ve searched the nation for some of our favourites.

Southbank

Claim king-of-the-castle bragging rights in this whole-floor penthouse atop the Fender Katsalidis-designed Eureka Tower, Melbourne’s tallest building.

With 360-degree views of the ocean, city and mountain ranges, the apartment includes five en suite bedrooms, a choice of living spaces and an executive wing with interior design by Fitt De Felice.

The property is listed for sale, with a price guide of $22 million, through Gerald Betts at RT Edgar Albert Park.

Bulimba

Set on 1473 square metres of north-facing riverfront land over two titles, this expansive European-inspired home comes with lush level lawns, a limestone garden pavilion, a pool and two deepwater mooring pontoons.

Additional luxuries include coffered ceilings, premium kitchen appliances, an extravagant main suite and a wine cellar.

It’s headed for auction on September 18, through Sarah Hackett of Place Estate Agents Bulimba.

Chelmer

This award-winning riverfront home sits on a 2400- square-metre block complete with tennis court, pool, a pontoon and two self-contained guest houses.

Designed by Harry Poulos Architects, the Cape Cod-inspired home features a handcrafted Welsh slate roof, New Zealand Clutha River stone walls and finishes in blackbutt, travertine and granite.

The property is selling through an Expressions of Interest campaign, closing September 20. Matt Lancashire of Ray White New Farm is the listing agent.

Killara

Delivering both a five-bedroom arts and crafts home and a four-bedroom contemporary build on an enormous 3503-square-metre land parcel, this north shore estate with tennis court is perfect for extended families.

The property goes to auction on September 21 and has a price guide of $9 million-$9.5 million. It is listed with Richard Patterson of Richardson & Wrench Lindfield.

Toorak Gardens

A million-dollar-plus, award-winning renovation has given this five-bedroom Queen Anne Villa a new lease of life, restoring period details and adding twenty-first century luxuries like surround sound, ducted air-conditioning, home automation and a 25-metre indoor pool.

The outdoor room with gas fireplace boasts the perfect north aspect, while inside custom joinery is a highlight in the library and family room.

The Miele island kitchen comes with a butler’s pantry and there’s a basement wine-tasting room with an insider’s view of the pool. Tim Thredgold from Toop & Toop Real Estate is fielding inquiries.

Darling Point

One of only five in the tightly held Bay Residences fronting Yarranabbe Park, this whole-floor apartment has been redesigned by the team at POCO Designs.

With the scale and feel of a house, the property offers boat-studded views of the harbour and city skyline from the open-plan living spaces, master bedroom and a full-width 65 square-metre terrace perfect for sundowners.

There are three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a plunge pool and double garaging. Clint Ballard from Ballard Property will head up a September 18 auction.

Coolbinia

Massive bi-fold doors provide a seamless connection between indoors and out at this designer home which backs onto Wiluna Bradford Reserve.

Highlights include a heated pool with adjoining terrace and outdoor kitchen wrapped in beautifully landscaped gardens, and a glass-framed bridge leading to the family room and master suite.

There are high ceilings, a Miele-appointed stone kitchen, five bedrooms and four bathrooms. The property goes to auction on September 14 through Sean and Jenny Hughes from Realmark Coastal.

Great Mackerel Beach

There’s something distinctly romantic about a beach house with boat-only access – it speaks of long weekends with good books and even better company.

Pull your boat onto the beach and relax in Hart House, a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home designed by architect Casey Brown.

The main living spaces have double-height ceilings and mesmerizing views over Pittwater and there are plenty of lovely timber details including birch ply wall lining and spotted gum joinery. Peter Robinson from LJ Hooker Palm Beach is taking expressions of interest until October 30.