Harbour Bridge views and coffered ceilings: Eight of the best high-end homes for sale right now

Prepare to have your mind blown: These are some of the most incredible listings in the country.

A penthouse with sweeping views towards the Sydney Harbour, a clifftop residence in Vaucluse and an opulent 1870s house in Moonee Ponds are some of the properties that have caught our attention this week.

Darlinghurst

The crowning jewel of Harry Seidler’s Horizon tower, this palatial penthouse occupies the entire 40th floor and boasts jaw-dropping views of Sydney Harbour.

A sophisticated new fit-out from award-winning Mim Design showcases herringbone oak floors and Cote d’Azur.

Belgravia Private agent Adam Ross has the listing, and is quoting a $17.5 million-to-$19.25 million guide.

Vaucluse

Watch the sun rise over the ocean from the comfort of this clifftop home, which enjoys panoramic views of the coastline.

Close to elite schools and harbour beaches, the property comes with a heated pool, a home theatre, a wine cellar, smart-home technology and a kitchen with Sub Zero and Wolf appliances.

Ashley Bierman of Ray White Double Bay leads the expressions of interest campaign, which has a $10 million price guide.

Toorak

Beautifully detailed American oak floors and three-metre coffered ceilings set an elegant tone in this whole-floor penthouse.

One of just three, the home is book-ended by generous terraces.

There’s a Gaggenau-appointed kitchen, a fitted library, and a main bedroom with opulent spa en suite.

Expressions of interest close June 12 through Marcus Chiminello of Marshall White Stonnington.

Hendra

A glass-fronted wine cellar, tundra marble flooring and double-height ceilings dish up an impressive entry at this well-appointed home.

Presented in an ever-fashionable Hamptons style, the residence comes with three living spaces, an entertainer’s kitchen and a pool. Reputable schools, cafes, restaurants and parks are all close-by.

Patrick McKinnon of Place Estate Agents Ascot has scheduled a June 22 auction.

Moonee Ponds

Elaborate ceilings, artisan-crafted mosaics, Calacatta gold marble floors, hand-painted ceilings, European chandeliers and Turkish velvet curtains combine to stunning effect at Edenhope, a grand 1873 residence.

Set on a 2500 square-metre block with landscaped gardens that play host to an all-weather pool pavilion and a self-contained guest house, the property has five bedrooms, five bathrooms, open-plan living spaces, a ball room and a home theatre.

Steve Koutsantonis of RT Edgar Bayside and Abdel Elagaty of First National Real Estate Rickdale share the listing, which comes with a price guide of $6 million to $6.6 million.

Pymble

There’s room to spread out in this two-storey family home, with four large living areas at entry level, two of them opening through French doors to the back garden where a championship tennis court and pool make light work of entertaining.

The eat-in kitchen comes with Miele appliances and a butler’s pantry and there’s a custom-built home office.

You’ll find two more study spaces upstairs alongside five bedrooms and two bathrooms.

The property goes to auction on June 15 through Tim Fraser of Di Jones Real Estate North Shore.

Sovereign Islands

Ralph Lauren wallpaper, Spanish and Italian tiles, crystal chandeliers, book-matched marble and beautifully detailed bespoke joinery come together to make this Broadwater home shine.

Offering five bedrooms and five bathrooms, the property has a broad covered terrace overlooking the pool and spectacular water views. There’s a choice of living spaces, a sleek island kitchen and a home theatre.

The property is for sale through Edin Kara of Ray White Sovereign Islands with a price tag of $6.425 million.

Glenunga

Completed last year, this four-bedroom, two-bathroom family home is set within the coveted zones for Glenunga International High School and Linden Park Primary.

Spanning two storeys, the property features a dramatic entrance with 3.3-metre high ceilings, a sophisticated, stone-topped kitchen and expansive living spaces opening to a covered terrace overlooking the pool.

The home is listed with Matthew Lee of Michaelkris Real Estate with a guide of $2.45 million to $2.695 million.