High-end designers and rooftop terraces: Eight of the best prestige properties for sale right now

Soak up panoramic views over Pittwater, or recline in a beautifully landscaped courtyard? This is one of many tough choices that prestige buyers will have to make when viewing this week’s property shortlist.

From Sydney’s northern beaches to the Gold Coast and beyond, here are eight of the most extraordinary homes on the market.

Bayview

Magnificent Pittwater views, 4047 square metres of park-like grounds and a newly renovated residence complete with wet-edge pool combine for a compelling lifestyle package.

Spanning three levels, the elegant accommodation boasts four large living spaces including a library and an office, plus a self-contained guest suite on the lower level.

Ryan Petrie of LJ Hooker Mona Vale has the listing, and advises on a $5 million price guide.

Toorak

Tea by the fire in the formal living room or time out in the beautifully landscaped and very private north-facing courtyard: the choice is yours at this Rob Mills-designed residence close to Toorak Village.

There are three en suite bedrooms upstairs and open-plan living downstairs including a granite-topped kitchen with Miele appliances.

Abercromby’s Real Estate’s Mark Williams will lead the property to a July 30 auction, and is quoting a $4.5 million bidding guide.

South Yarra

One of just three residences in a boutique block designed by Demaine Partnership, this whole-floor apartment is set midway between the Botanic Gardens and the Yarra.

Beautifully presented, the property comes with oak parquetry floors, a marble kitchen with butler’s pantry and an east-facing terrace with built-in barbecue.

It’s for sale with a guide of $7.65 million through Robert Fletcher, of Kay & Burton South Yarra.

City Beach

This might just be the ultimate party house, complete with bars on each of the upper levels, a heated pool and expansive balconies taking in the front row ocean views.

The interiors follow a sleek, open-plan theme that maximises the already large living areas, where an all-white kitchen leads out to a dining area and family room. There’s also a home threatre for days when you don’t feel like lounging around on the rooftop terrace.

Optimus Real Estate agent Tony Young is quoting a guide between $5 million and $5.5 million.

Brighton

It’s an easy 15-minute, level walk to the beach from this Atkinson Pontifex-built home, and an even shorter seven-minute walk to Church Street shops and station.

Designed for easy family living, the two-storey property offers both formal and casual living zones at entry level, a stone island kitchen with Miele appliances and a butler’s pantry, a large laundry and a mud room.

There are five bedrooms and another living space upstairs and a heated pool and self-contained studio in the back garden. Kris Barker of Nick Johnstone Real Estate will head up a July 27 auction.

Tamarama

Set midway between the beaches of Tamarama and Bondi, this architect-designed home is all about relaxed coastal living, with clifftop walks, cafes and pubs all within spitting distance.

The eat-in kitchen spills out to a north-facing courtyard and there’s a second alfresco space off the living room. The three bedrooms are upstairs, each with high barrel ceilings and the master with a balcony capturing ocean views.

The property is up for auction on August 3 through Simon Exleton of McGrath Edgecliff.

Teneriffe

Bespoke ebony cabinetry and a dark and glossy granite kitchen create sophisticated living spaces in this three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment in the popular riverfront building One Macquarie.

Enjoy north-easterly views across the river to Hawthorne and Bulimba and take advantage of the communal lap pool and gym. The property comes with a media room, three balconies and a double garage with plenty of storage.

Brett Greensill from McGrath New Farm is fielding inquiries.

Hope Island

Claiming a 1461 square-metre parcel of land along the banks of the Coomera river, this well-appointed property spans three generous levels with lift access and comes with a pool and a 12-metre pontoon.

There’s also a games room with wet bar and billiards table and basement parking for up to 14 cars. There are four en suite bedrooms, a study or fifth bedroom and open-plan living spaces with a stone-topped kitchen featuring Miele appliances and a butler’s pantry.

Mark Carew of Professionals Vertullo Real Estate is looking for offers over $4.7 million.