From home cinemas to bars and tennis courts: eight of the best prestige homes for sale right now

Whether your idea of property perfection is a sprawling, sleek residence or a grand manor on established grounds, this wish-list covers it all.

Our search for the most amazing homes on the prestige market takes us from Boat Harbour in Tasmania to Wellington Point in Redland City.

Toorak

Designed by architect David Watson with interiors by Wendy Holland and Jack Merlo gardens, this five-bedroom home presents as-new and includes a rooftop terrace with city views.

There is luxury living at every level with five separate living zones including an 18-seat cinema with bar.

Expressions of interest close October 17, with RT Edgar Toorak agent Sarah Case quoting a $27 million-to-$29 million price guide.

Wahroonga

Maltoende is arguably one of Sydney’s finest Federation estates, with park-like gardens, a pool and a tennis court.

Close to top private schools, the station and shops, the property retains beautiful period features.

Darren Curtis of Ken Jacob’s Christie’s International Real Estate leads the expressions of interest campaign, which has a $7.65 million-to-$7.95 million guide.

Brighton

Showcasing Mim Design’s signature finish, this new apartment has limestone benchtops and tiles, curvaceous timber veneers, hand-crafted polished plaster surfaces, European oak floors, bespoke joinery and brass detailing.

The home is one of four in a boutique block designed by Powell and Glenn. It’s a short walk to the beach and Church Street shops.

It’s being marketed through Brian Devlin of Devlin Private Sales and Projects with a guide of $4.5 million to $4.75 million.

Wellington Point

Offering unobstructed views across Moreton Bay and Manly boat harbour to Brisbane, Havana is a waterfront home all about laid-back luxury living.

Between the palm-fringed driveway and the beachside pavilion, the property offers a choice of north-facing living spaces, a wraparound verandah, an upper-level main retreat and a pool.

Pamela Neilson from McGrath Bayside Cleveland will take the property to auction on October 19.

Mosman

There are magical harbour views from all the key living spaces of this period home, which claims an elevated waterfront reserve location within easy reach of city ferries.

Built circa 1900 with solid sandstone foundations, the property spans three levels and includes a separate one-bedroom apartment.

There are five bedrooms and five bathrooms, formal living and dining rooms and a big gas kitchen. Outside a heated pool and sandstone terrace lap up the views.

Mark Manners of Simeon Property is taking expressions of interest until October 8.

Noosa Waters

Recently updated by Paul Clout Design, this resort-style, waterfront home makes the most of the balmy weather with living spaces that flow seamlessly from inside to out.

The pool sports three integrated day beds and underwater stools fronting the in-pool bar and there’s a private jetty for boating and fishing.

The glamourous homes offers four bedrooms, three bathrooms and a bar/billiard room on an 878 square-metre block.

Adrian Reed of Reed & Co Estate Agents has the listing with a price guide of $3.6 million.

Ormiston

There’s plenty of room to entertain inside and out at this Hamptons-themed home which commands impressive views over Moreton Bay.

Relax in the formal living and dining rooms which share a gas fireplace and soaring ceilings, or choose from one of a host of outdoor spaces which include multiple balconies, a landscaped courtyard and a waterfront deck with fire pit.

There are five bedrooms, four bathrooms, a marble kitchen with butler’s pantry and a saltwater pool.

The property is listed for $3.9 million with Tom Banjanin of Raine & Horne Cleveland.

Boat Harbour

Spectacular views stretch over Boat Harbour Beach to Table Cape and west over Rocky Cape National Park from this rural offering.

A comfortable three-bedroom home provides a base for 18.65 hectares of prime farmland suitable for cropping or grazing, with out buildings and a dam.

The town has a safe swimming beach and a surf club, home to the Harvest and Cater eatery. It’s a scenic 10- minute drive to Wynyard or a half-hour drive to Burnie, where you’ll find city amenities.

David Russell of Harcourts Burnie will take the property to auction on November 9.