Lap of luxury: Five of the best ultra-contemporary homes for sale on the prestige market

Heritage homes have their charms, but for some high-fliers, only a slick contemporary residence will do.

Packed with the latest luxuries, these five homes are perfectly positioned to lure those elite buyers.

Toorak

Offering a host of luxury inclusions in an exclusive street, this Megowan Architectural residence has a heated pool and a floodlit tennis court.

With interior styling by Simone Haag, you’ll find Miele appliances in the Romano marble kitchen, as well as bespoke cabinetry and oak herringbone flooring.

Grant Samuel of Kay & Burton South Yarra is marketing the property, for which expressions of interest close November 13.

Buyers will be expected to fork out between $14.5 million and $15.8 million to snag the property.

Elizabeth Bay

You can lap up glorious views across Sydney Harbour to the heads from this stylish north-facing apartment.

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With expansive living and dining spaces served by a glamorous marble kitchen, the property has three balconies, a triple-car garage and direct access to Macleay Street wine bars and restaurants.

Richardson & Wrench Elizabeth Bay-Potts Point agent Jason Boon is looking for offers around $9 million through the expressions of interest campaign.

New Farm

Sensational views across the river to the city are a highlight at this 426-square-metre penthouse, one of 12 apartments in the Aquila building.

A short walk from Howard Smith Wharves, the Riverwalk, shops and restaurants, the property has access to a communal gym and pool.

An apartment in the same building sold this year for $6.5 million.

Expressions of interest close November 5 through Brett Greensill, of LJ Hooker Paddington.

Brisbane

This sprawling penthouse set across two levels has sweeping views of the CBD.

The apartment counts soaring ceilings, multiple balconies, a Miele and Liebherr appointed kitchen, and a huge master wing as its star features.

The pad is wrapped in walls of glass so that you can fully appreciate your position.

Ben White of Place Estate Agents New Farm is selling the property.

Toorak

Set on the ground floor of the Christopher Doyle-designed Caserta building and boasting interiors by Gillianne Griffiths, this elegant pad is only 200 metres from local village shops and cafes.

You’d be paying between $5 million and $5.5 million for the stylish residence, through Marshall White Stonnington agent Marcus Chiminello.