Go with the flow: Four luxury homes with the best river views in Australia
It’s no accident that many of Australia’s major cities are on the banks of grand rivers. Providing transport, a source of water and food and a means to trade for the country’s early settlers, rivers allowed cities to grow and prosper.
Today, properties commanding views of a rippling river enjoy faster capital growth than properties without such views.
Recent record-breaking property sales include 1 Leopard Street in Kangaroo Point, which changed hands for $18.48 million in March and claims some of Brisbane’s most spectacular river and city views; and the circa $18 million paid in January for Cate Blanchett’s Hunters Hill mansion overlooking the Lane Cove River.
“People are drawn to the ambience of a river view,” says McGrath Cronulla agent Michael Beattie.
“I often hear people say that ocean views are pitch black at night and there’s nothing to look at. But on the river, with sailing boats and other water craft, there’s always something going on.”
Place Estate agent Sarah Hackett lives on the Brisbane River and agrees that it’s the ever-changing landscape that provides endless appeal.
“There’s always a different boat going by, yachts or even party boats to look at and you also capture nice breezes,” she says.
Birchgrove NSW
102 Louisa Road, Birchgrove. Photo: Supplied
Facing due north over Parramatta River, the four levels of this contemporary home at 106 Louisa Road are flooded with natural light.
There are balconies on each level to make the most of the outlook across the water to Greenwich and Woolwich, plus a waterfront deck with built-in Japanese barbecue.
And for boaties, there’s the added bonus of a private jetty and deepwater berth.
“Every floor of this house is functional and has wow-factor,” says agent Matthew Hayson. “The owners have put a lot of thought into detailing the house to make it unique.”
The four-bedroom, three-bathroom house is for sale for $6.75 million.
Sylvania NSW
22/7 Murralin Lane, Sylvania. Photo: Supplied
This 10-year-old penthouse in The Waterfront at 22/7 Murralin Lane enjoys north-facing views across the Georges River to Kangaroo Point, Blakehurst and Kyle Bay.
Floor-to-ceiling glass in the living spaces and master bedroom opens to a full-length, covered entertaining terrace and there’s also a small balcony off bedroom two.
A large kitchen comes with stainless-steel appliances and a walk-in pantry and the four-car garage makes parking a breeze.
“I love the peacefulness and privacy here,” says agent Michael Beattie, of McGrath Cronulla.
“You get quite a long view so can watch the beautiful river and the whitewash of the boats going past.”
The property, which has four bedrooms and two bathrooms, is for sale from $3 million to $3.3 million.
Kangaroo Point, Queensland
701/21 Pixley Street, Kangaroo Point. Photo: Supplied
Enjoy inner-city living one step removed at this two-level penthouse in the popular Watermark Residences at 701/21 Pixley Street.
It’s a five-minute ferry ride into Riverside’s shops and restaurants and offers a superb lifestyle, says agent Sarah Hackett, of Place Estate Agents – Bulimba.
“It feels like you could touch the city, the view is so amazing,” she says. “And the property itself is enormous, it’s like a massive home in the sky.”
Offering vast living spaces opening onto a wrap-around verandah on the ground floor and four large bedrooms on the first floor, the apartment also has a guest bedroom, a study and a four-car garage.
The property is on the market for $4.2 million.
Mosman Park WA
6A Riverside Drive, Mosman Park. Photo: Supplied
With direct access to the river, a private jetty and a boathouse, this contemporary residence sits proudly above the Swan River at 6A Riverside Drive with leafy views across to waterfront parkland in Attadale.
The three-level home comes with an internal lift and an award-winning, infinity-edge pool. The flexible floorplan includes a theatre room, a formal lounge and a timber-panelled gym with en suite.
Agent Peter Burns, of Mack Hall Real Estate, says a new kitchen worth more than $100,000 will be installed this month. Next to the nine-hole Mosman Park Golf course, the property is also close to top schools.
The house, which has six bedrooms and five bathrooms, is for sale by expressions of interest with a price guide of $7.75 million.
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