Mountainside mansions and trophy homes: Eight of the best high-end properties for sale right now

This week, the eyes of prestige buyers will be on Palm Cove, Rose Bay and Mermaid Beach, among other elite enclaves.

Take a peek inside some of the most outrageously beautiful residences for sale across the country.

Palm Cove

The infinity-edged pool lays claim to the very best of the sweeping views that embrace the ocean, mountains, Double Island and Cape Tribulation, but you can’t put a foot wrong in this Roger Mainwood-designed residence.

There’s a cellar, gym and media room and finishes include honed limestone, tallowwood, zinc and teak.

Jason Monk of Ray White Port Douglas & Mossman has the listing, with expressions of interest closing July 31. The price guide currently sits at $8 million.

Rose Bay

The palm-studded gardens with pool and the fresh, white palette of this three-level family home are reminiscent of a Palm Springs villa, but the setting is quintessentially Sydney with the harbour and village shops only minutes away.

The property has glass-wrapped, open-plan living spaces at entry level, a rumpus downstairs and additional living space upstairs.

The listing is being shopped around by Ray White Double Bay’s Richard Faludi and Sydney Sotheby’s agent Oliver Stillman. The expressions of interest campaign has a $10.5 million guide.

Mermaid Beach

Laying claim to a coveted beachfront lot in the aptly-named Millionaires’ Row, this Hamptons-style home delivers a coastal lifestyle par excellence.

Highlights include a sunken jacuzzi on the deck, a feature sandstone fireplace in the lounge room, an internal lift and en suites to all three bedrooms.

Eddie Wardale of Kollosche is quoting a $6.495 million guide for the three-bedroom, three-bathroom residence.

Mount Macedon

This Studio 10-designed home sits on an elevated eight-hectare block with gorgeous rural vistas.

An architectural masterpiece, the five-bedroom home comes with three living rooms, a separate studio, a pool and an ornamental lake.

Agent Lindsay Hill, from WHITEFOX Real Estate Stonnington, says there’s a $5.8 million guide for the property.

Benowa Waters

There can’t be too many waterfront tennis courts on the Gold Coast, and fewer still that are paired with a lavish family home a six-minute drive from Surfers Paradise.

Boasting six, king-sized bedrooms, five bathrooms and bright, north-facing living areas, the property comes with a marble-topped kitchen, a wine cellar and tasting room and a dedicated office.

Outside there’s a heated pool, outdoor kitchen and 12-metre pontoon. Rebecca Moffrey of John Henderson Real Estate will head up a July 28 auction.

Hurstville Grove

With a whole-floor parents’ retreat as large as the average house, eight marble bathrooms and multiple expansive living spaces, this architect-designed residence will appeal to those accustomed to the finer things in life.

There’s a commercial grade kitchen with four ovens and twin fridges, an 18-person lift and a smart home system. Features nearing completion include a huge home cinema, a pool and spa and an underfloor wine cellar.

The property has a 22-metre frontage to Oatley Bay, a boat shed, jetty and pontoon. Daniel Gavan of Gavan Property has the listing.

Newtown

Set in one of Geelong’s oldest and wealthiest enclaves, this five-bedroom home is full of surprises.

Beyond the picture-perfect period façade lies a thoroughly modern residence with sophisticated living spaces and a sleek, stone-wrapped kitchen with butler’s pantry.

There’s a selection of lovely living spaces with detailed cornices and fireplaces and a level lawn perfect for garden parties. Dale Whitford of Whitford has set a price guide of $3.2 million to $3.5 million.

Potts Point

With its curved glass façade and enviable harbour views, the recently completed Omnia building is turning heads across the country and this two-bedder on the 19^th floor is up among the cream of the apartments.

The views stretch from the city skyline all the way to the Heads with the Opera House and Harbour Bridge in full view.

There’s a Gaggenau kitchen, a master suite with walk-in wardrobe and study and double security parking.

Jason Boon of Richardson & Wrench Elizabeth Bay is fielding inquiries.