Byron bolthole or Port Douglas paradise? Four prestigious homes you'll want to escape to this winter

Our latest round up of Australia’s best properties has left us longing for a hinterland hideaway or a tropical retreat.

From Adelaide to Port Douglas, here are this week’s top prestige picks.

Tennyson

Harcourts Williams Luxury agent Stephanie Williams describes this beachfront gem as “part-gallery, part-resort, part-Zen retreat”.

A collaboration between Pino Dichiera of Edge Architects and Aptos Cruz Galleries, highlights include double-height ceilings, a heated infinity edge pool, a wine tasting room and cellar, and a 3D home theatre.

Positioned on Tennyson’s Millionaire’s row, the property has access to a pristine beachfront shared by only a small handful of locals. 

The four-bedder is selling for around $4.5 million.

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Byron Bay

100 Old Bangalow Road, Byron Bay. Photo: Supplied

If you need space, take a look at this 7.3-hectare estate just a five-minute drive from Byron Bay.

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The glamorous pavilion home was designed by Christine Vadasz using feng shui principles.

It comes with an Italian-made Calacatta Gold marble kitchen, an ozone pool and an infrared sauna.

Paul Arthur, of Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty, advises on a $9.5 million-to-$10.5 million price guide.

Port Douglas

15 Oak Street, Port Douglas. Photo: Supplied

One of only a handful of beachfront properties, this Oak Beach home is all about laid-back luxury.

There are three en suite bedrooms and open-plan living spaces extending to a full-width stone terrace.

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It’s selling for $1.995 million through Mark Flinn of Ray White Port Douglas-Mossman.

Darlinghurst

3403/184 Forbes Street, Darlinghurst. Photo: Supplied

This house-sized apartment on the 34th floor of Harry Seidler’s Horizon tower enjoys views stretching from Botany Bay to the city skyline, Harbour Bridge and Opera House.

A facelift by interior designer Robert Grubb has introduced high-end finishes, while communal facilities include 24-hour concierge, a tennis court and a gym.

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Jane Schumann of Di Jones Real Estate Eastern Suburbs will take the property to auction on August 8.

There is currently a $6 million price guide.