Make a date to inspect these high-end homes boasting a tranquil vibe.
You can see The Bluff, Granite Island and Victor Harbor from every room of Maridaallah, an impressive, eco-friendly home set on 27 hectares about 50 kilometres south of Adelaide. You’ll find double-glazed windows, polished concrete floors, a limestone feature wall and Dekton stone benchtops.
This former bakery has been transformed into a gallery-inspired, family home spanning three expansive levels with lift access. There’s a large office, a huge gym and a four-car garage on the ground floor, four bedrooms and a family room on the first floor and the main living areas on the top floor, including an entertainment deck with pool and spa.
It doesn’t get much more exclusive than Coasters Retreat, a collection of 50 homes adjoining Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, a short boat ride from Palm Beach. This residence celebrates the water and bushland views across three interconnected pavilions with a wraparound, north-facing deck.
Only footsteps from the green expanse of Melvista Park, host to tennis and golf clubs, this five-bedroom, four-bathroom home is also within easy reach of the yacht club, top schools, Dalkeith shops and Claremont Quarter. Well-equipped for families, it comes with a home theatre, an office with bespoke cabinetry, a Gaggenau-appointed kitchen with a butler’s pantry and a gym.
Claiming an elevated position in the Byron hinterland, Churinga Highlands offers four homes across four titles totalling 174 hectares.
An original cottage restored and enhanced with a minimalist Scandi aesthetic, The Manor is set within walking distance of the beach, shops and cafes. The open-plan living areas face north-east and extend to a wrap-around deck overlooking established gardens and a plunge pool. There are four bedrooms, two with adjoining sunrooms and the master with an en suite and balcony.
Crowning levels nine and 10 of the boutique Jefferson building, this 464-square-metre penthouse delivers panoramic views stretching from Coolangatta to Surfers Paradise. The rooftop deck is the star of the show with its own plunge pool and barbecue. The kitchen, lounge and dining zone below connect seamlessly to the balcony through glass sliding doors.
Set just 300 metres from the beach and close to wineries, restaurants and golf courses, this 10-hectare property is bordered by Merricks Creek and bushland reserve and comes with 150 mature olive trees, two dams and a machinery shed. The Fasham Johnson-built home has large expanses of glass including highlight windows that flood the living spaces with light.