Hotel-style abodes and concrete marvels: 8 of the best prestige homes for sale right now

Some of Australia’s most prestigious addresses have hit the market, offering buyers with deep pockets the opportunity to snap up a new home before summer hits.

Our wishlist includes a sprawling entertainer on the Sunshine Coast, a 1970s classic in Melbourne’s Toorak, and a glamorous trophy home in Tamarama.

Noosa Waters

Hayven, a magnificent waterfront mansion designed by Shane Thompson, is one for entertaining.

First there is accommodation for up to 32 people. Add to that a 25-metre pool, a championship tennis court, two jetties, a nightclub, media room and steam room.

For sale by tender, the campaign closes on December 11 through Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty agent Paul Arthur and Reed & Co. agent Adrian Reed.

Toorak

On the market for the first time since it was built in the 1970s, this SJB Architects-designed residence claims a coveted cul-de-sac location close to top schools.

Highlights include a heated pool, travertine foyer, a formal living room with a fireplace and distinctive timber joinery.

Expressions of interest close November 12 through Kay & Burton South Yarra’s Damon Krongold. The guide sits between $8 million and $8.7 million.

Tamarama

Showcasing concrete floors, walls and ceilings, with oak accents to soften the palette, this hillside home claims spectacular views over a park to the ocean.

There’s a sunken sitting room, a combined living/dining room with a ceiling-hung fireplace, and the commercial-style kitchen has Wolf and Sub Zero appliances.

Peter Anderson from Ken Jacobs Christie’s International Real Estate leads the expressions of interest campaign, which has a $14 million guide.

New Brighton

Escape the rat race at this 3.54-hectare retreat, which claims 88 metres of beachfront about 30 minutes drive from Byron Bay.

It comes complete with lake, tennis court, clubhouse and 25-metre heated pool.

LJ Hooker Lennox Head agent Kent Shay is quoting a $6.4 million-to-$6.7 million guide.

Seaforth

Walls of floor-to-ceiling glass and wrap-around verandahs make the most of the idyllic Middle Harbour views at this architect-designed residence set within landscaped tropical gardens.

The four-bedroom, three-bathroom home spans two levels and comes with a Corian kitchen, open-plan living spaces, a study and a cellar. Features include blackbutt flooring, ducted air-conditioning, solar panels with battery storage and a double garage.

There’s also a heated infinity pool and a courtyard with built-in fire pit.

Michael Clarke from Clarke & Humel Property will head up a November 9 auction.

Mount Martha

It’s a peaceful 10-minute walk to the beach from Pimbaacia, a one-hectare estate complete with tennis court and swimming pool.

Architect-designed and zoned for relaxed family living, the property has six bedrooms including a first-floor master suite with decadent en suite and parents’ retreat.

The expansive living spaces have timber-panelled ceilings, hydronic heating and an integrated sound system and the home is wrapped in landscaped native gardens which include raised vegetable beds and an orchard.

Trent Cameron of Warlimont & Nutt is fielding inquiries.

Millers Point

You’ll be the envy of friends and family with this city pad, set a hop, skip and jump from Sydney’s most iconic landmarks. Walk to The Rocks, Barangaroo, Circular Quay and the city from this beautifully restored Georgian terrace with its solid sandstone walls and sash windows.

Given a new lease of life by Design 5 Architects, the four-storey home has living spaces on the first two levels, a master suite on the third floor and two more bedrooms on the top floor.

Features include cast iron and marble fireplaces, a hand-crafted timber and marble kitchen and harbour views from the ground floor balcony.

Richard Shalhoub of McGrath Millers Point is looking for expressions of interest.

Clayfield

Set on 2034 square metres within easy reach of elite schools, parks and cafes, this three-level family home can be enjoyed as-is, or updated to fully capitalise on the exclusive location.

Offering a choice of formal and casual living spaces, the property has three bedrooms at entry level and a master bedroom on the upper level.

The basement level boasts a home cinema, an office, an 1800-bottle wine cellar and parking for up to six cars. There’s also an infinity pool and a tennis court.

The property goes to auction on November 23 through Damon Warat of Ray White Ascot.