Grand Victorians and French flair: Eight of the best prestige homes for sale right now

Between the elite pockets of Melbourne and the Gold Coast, some seriously spectacular homes have hit the market.

This week, we’ve rounded up eight of our favourites, paying a visit to Albert Park, Mosman, Chiswick and more.

Watsons Bay

An extensive renovation designed by Weir Phillips Architects has elevated a covetable home to next-level spit and polish.

Boasting breathtaking harbour views, the home features 200-year-old French parquetry floors, five-metre-high ceilings, a Calacatta marble kitchen, and Perrin & Rowe marble bathrooms.

Expressions of interest will close on September 23, with Gavin Rubinstein of Ray White TRG leading the campaign. It is being marketed with a $15 million guide.

Hawthorn

Beyond the imposing Victorian facade of this 1888 residence lies an impressive contemporary extension providing north-east facing, open-plan living spaces spilling out to a covered terrace and a deep garden with heated pool.

The home boasts formal living spaces with grand original fireplaces.

It’s headed for auction on September 14 and has a $6 million-to-$6.5 million guide, according to Marshall White Boroondara agent James Tostevin.

Mosman

Adjoining a waterfront reserve with direct access to a sandy strip of beach on Sirius Cove, this unique split-level home combines tranquil water and city views with interiors showcasing double-height ceilings, exposed brick and glass framed in black steel.

There’s a choice of living spaces and a pool in the backyard.

Michael Coombs of LJ Hooker Avnu-Lower North Shore is quoting a guide of $6 million to $6.6 million.

Brookwater

This fully furnished home laps up leafy views over the Greg Norman-designed fairways of Brookwater Golf Club.

Spanning three levels the property includes a rooftop terrace and a pool.

Brookwater Realty’s Irena Marasea is shopping the residence around with a $1.95 million price guide.

North Sydney

With marble fireplaces, ornate cornices and original timber floors, Cliffbank is a well-preserved Italianate Victorian terrace boasting a premier peninsular address.

The four-bedroom, three-bathroom property captures views across Middle Harbour to the eastern suburbs. It offers formal living and dining rooms, a contemporary stone and gas island kitchen, a generous master suite with en suite and lacework balcony and a three-car garage with studio overhead.

With a price guide of $6.5 million, the property is being sold through an expressions of interest campaign through Mark Jackson of Belle Property Neutral Bay closing September 14.

Albert Park

You’ll be hard-pushed to move the party away from the kitchen at this beautifully renovated character home, which boasts an all-white, over-sized island bench set against striking black cabinetry.

The four-bedroom, three-bathroom property retains plenty of period features in the front of the home including high decorative ceilings, leadlight windows and timber fretwork, plus three original cast iron fireplaces.

The open-plan living spaces are a celebration of contemporary architecture with shadowline ceilings and double doors opening to a landscaped garden and heated pool.

There’s also a double garage with self-contained studio overhead. Simon Gowling of Greg Hocking Holdsworth is taking offers until September 16.

Sovereign Islands

You’ll be able to take full advantage of Queensland’s glorious weather in the outdoor entertaining areas of this palatial home, set on a 1571 square-metre, north-facing block with almost 30 metres of water frontage.

There’s a massive timber deck, built-in lounges and a fully equipped bar plus an 18-metre indoor pool with automatic roof shutters.

Inside, the five-bedroom, six-bathroom property comes with a sweeping marble staircase, double-height ceilings, a granite kitchen, a bespoke home office and both casual and formal living spaces. Ivy Wu of Prestige Property Agents will head up a September 15 auction.

Chiswick

Sensational sunsets go hand in hand with this modern three-storey riverfront residence which has generous terraces on every level to make the most of the north-west aspect.

Set within walking distance of popular cafes and city ferries, the four-bedroom, four-bathroom home includes a home cinema and two large living spaces, each with kitchen facilities.

There’s also a heated pool, an under-house cellar and garaging for two cars.

The property has a price guide of $6 million to $6.5 million ahead of a September 21 auction with Matthew Ward of Ward Partners.