Award-winning vineyards, marble marvels: Eight of the best prestige homes for sale right now

Looking for your prestige property fix? Read on to check out the best of the best from across Australia in this week’s shortlist of high-end homes.

Tuerong

Claiming awards for both the striking John Wardle Architects-designed home The Vine, and the 23-hectare Robinson Vineyard, this 40-hectare estate offers a remarkable tree-change proposition just an hour from the centre of Melbourne. 

The Mornington Peninsula-based residence includes a manager’s residence, a machinery shed and excellent water supply.

Melbourne readers may already be familiar with the fine drops that Robinson Vineyard helps to produce, supplying its grapes to Stonier, Moorooduc Estate and Langton’s Classified Paringa Estate.

Expressions of interest close April 30 through Kay & Burton Armadale agent Gowan Stubbings, who is quoting a $10 million-to-$11 million buyers guide.

Mosman

From the sweeping travertine staircase and Calacatta marble kitchen to the coffered ceilings and crystal chandeliers, this Susan Rothwell-designed residence is a study in timeless architecture.

It comes with a gym, games room, pool and tennis court, as well as Harbour Bridge and city skyline views from multiple vantage points.

One such space is the open-plan kitchen with a timber and marble island bench, elegant conical pendant lights and a mirrored splashback, set against a row of floor-to-ceiling windows.

Geoff Smith of Ray White Lower North Shore leads the expressions of interest campaign, and says there’s a guide of $23 million to $25 million.

Ascot

Oozing old world glamour, Capri is a grand 1920s residence set on a landscaped 1224-square-metre block complete with a tennis court and pool.

While there are plenty of statement pieces throughout, it’s hard to go past the sweeping staircase that curls up to the second story, its frame decorated with iron lacework.

Catch the sun in the private courtyard, host a dinner party in the glass-framed dining room or enjoy a piano recital in the formal living room.

Ray White Ascot agent Penny Halliwell is selling the property with a $6 million-to-$6.5 million price guide.

Cremorne

Set within 1435 square metres of beautifully landscaped gardens, this Spanish mission-style residence comes with imported Spanish roof tiles, copper guttering, and original oak floorboards.

This is the first time the property has been offered to the market in 25 years, the vendors having kept the interiors and al fresco areas in fine shape.

Archways are a recurring theme, which you’ll spot in the lounge room’s curved brick fireplace, and in a row of full-length windows in the dining room.

The Agency North’s Scott Thornton and Di Jones’ Robert Ward are selling the property, which is headed for an April 13 auction with an $8 million guide.

Glen Osmond

Clean lines, warm tones and leafy views are defining characteristics of this Williams Burton Leopardi-designed residence in Adelaide’s foothills.

Natural materials and natural light are the heroes of a home that also shows off bronze, marble, copper and concrete.

Outdoor areas are as carefully crafted as the interiors, from the saltwater pool to the lovely tree-lined deck with an outdoor fireplace that overlooks the tennis court.

Sally Cameron of Toop & Toop Norwood is seeking offers by midday on April 8.

Toorak

The Yarra River and Toorak village are a short walk from this three-level contemporary residence of grand proportions.

With gated entry and equip with CCTV security and video intercom, the home has a mosaic-tiled pool and spa, a large gym, a fully kitted-out home cinema and two bars.

Most family time will be spent on the ground floor, where there are multiple living areas, a marble kitchen and an expansive terrace area fit for hosting large parties.

Marcus Chiminello of Marshall White Stonnington leads the expressions of interest campaign and quotes a guide of $12 million to $13.2 million.

Noosa Heads

With Noosa National Park to the east, Noosa Heads Main Beach to the north, and Lions Park to the west, this resort-style house is in a picturesque position.

The north-facing property with views over Laguna Bay to Double Island Point was designed by architecture firm BuchanGroup, who have made the decks, kitchen and main living area into an ode to timber.

Outside, there’s a 12-metre pool beside mature palm trees, a level lawn, and a cabana with a kitchen, a fireplace and a wine fridge.

Taroona

Built in 1947 and set on over four hectares, the art deco grandeur of Bradbury Hall Estate is immediately apparent on arrival, particularly in the magnificently curved walls of the formal living room (once used as a ballroom).

Landscaped gardens skirt the residence, where you can enjoy views over Derwent River and the shade of mature gums.

Historical features include myrtle floorboards, ceiling roses and cornices, wooden panelling and Axminster carpets, but since the house is not heritage listed, a buyer with more modern interiors in mind would be free to renovate.