From heritage estates to sprawling waterfront mansions these are the best homes on the market
Looking for your next dream home? We’ve rounded up our pick of the best properties on the market right now.
There’s no shortage of places to sit and enjoy the expansive views at this waterfront home, which comes with deep-water mooring for a 30-metre vessel, a private jetty, a slipway and an over-water boathouse. The main house has light-filled, open-plan living spaces and an impressive main-bedroom suite, and there’s a self-contained guesthouse set in Michael Cook-designed gardens.
Panoramic bay views steal the show here, but the design-driven interiors are also a drawcard. Between Arthur’s Seat State Park and the beach, this glamorous retreat features a large living space with natural materials, high ceilings and a suspended fireplace. The pool also dazzles. “This property is worthy of starring in a TV series like Succession,” the agent says.
Oozing country charm yet positioned within walking distance of Double Bay’s cafes, elite private schools and the green expanse of Cooper Park, this restored and updated house features sandstone-paved entertainment areas and a private, sunlit lawn. The 1920s home comes with a choice of living spaces, including a conservatory, library and home office.
Entertaining will be a highlight in this meticulously restored Victorian mansion – it has three grand formal rooms and lavish interiors by Jean-Pierre Heurteau. Recently finished, the elegant contemporary family room overlooks a tennis court and pool. A self-contained wing is a bonus. “With only four past owners, this is a once-in-a-generation family residence,” the agent says.
Paloma Estate would likely have impressed the Roman statesman Cicero, who was a big fan of books and gardens. Designed by Fearon Hay, the modernist residence plays host to an enormous library wing overlooking gardens by Myles Baldwin Landscapes. Spanning 39 hectares, the property also offers a three-bedroom cottage, versatile studios and equestrian facilities.
This rare American Romanesque Victorian stands out from the pack. The formal dining and sitting rooms retain fine heritage features and spacious proportions. Flanked by two courtyards, the family room includes a fireplace and modern kitchen, and the balcony has city views. It’s steps from the Royal Botanic Gardens and schools. “It’s an exceptional choice for families,” the agent says.
Among Australia’s oldest country houses, Glen Derwent was built in 1818 and is wrapped in established gardens on 4.85 hectares. Period features abound, from the wide entrance door with fanlight, cedar joinery, timber flooring, high ceilings, Regency and Victorian fire surrounds, and a deep verandah. There are also two self-contained cottages and numerous outbuildings.
On a tree-lined street, this family home with a tennis court and pool will keep sporty types busy. A formal lounge and dining room face north, as does the well-equipped kitchen. The study and gym/fourth bedroom are useful additions, but the standout is the main-bedroom suite’s terrace boasting city views. Walk to Toorak village and the Yarra.
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