Prestige penthouses and European estates: Eight of the best high-end homes for sale right now

Whether your idea of perfection is a panorama of the Pacific, or a colossal estate worthy of European royalty, you’re likely to find it here.

Take a look inside some of the most incredible properties on the ultra-exclusive market.

Queenscliff

Sitting atop Aquilam, a new boutique building of six whole-floor apartments, this oceanfront penthouse makes the most of the breathtaking coastal views.

There‘s a marble kitchen, designer bathrooms, oak floors and a gas fireplace, plus a smart-home system and ducted airconditioning.

Anthony Calacoci of Belle Property Manly is quoting a guide of $5.76 million to $6.4 million for the May 8 auction.

Toorak

This elegant home in one of Toorak’s best boulevards is located close to elite schools, shops and transport and comes with a large formal lounge with fireplace and an adjoining formal dining room.

The open-plan casual living spaces include a modern stone-topped kitchen.

Richard Mackinnon of Marshall White Stonnington leads the expressions of interest campaign, which has a $6.5 million-to-$7 million guide.

Nedlands

From the parterre courtyard to the French oak floors and classic arched windows, this home has borrowed its design cues from Europe while serving up soothing views of the Swan River from both levels.

You can choose from three living spaces downstairs and vast open-plan living spaces upstairs.

Duet Property Group agent Michelle Kerr is seeking offers around the $5.6 million-to-$5.9 million range.

Mosman

A generous display of marble, including fireplaces and central kitchen island along with beautifully preserved period details make this Federation gem a standout.

Surrounded by superbly manicured gardens, the home includes a pool and studio retreat, and a bookcase-lined study inside the main residence.

It’s for sale through Nic Yates of The Agency North with a $5 million-to-$5.5 million guide.

Carrara

Friends can literally fly in for a visit to Manor House, which comes complete with a helipad, hangar and a two-bedroom guesthouse.

Boasting 69 metres of river frontage and a 1.2 hectare block, this palatial property has an 825 square-metre main residence with a choice of six living areas, seven bedrooms and six bathrooms.

The Roger Parkin-designed residence is for sale for $9.95 million through Michael Kollosche of Kollosche.

South Coogee

Anchored to the cliff just south of popular swimming spot Lurline Bay, this four-level home comes with bragging rights for the whole family.

The teenagers can bring their friends over to hang out in the rumpus room, home cinema, gym and pool and mum and dad are spoilt for choice when it comes to outdoor entertaining with several huge balconies and a roof terrace.

Designed to maximise north-easterly views over the ocean and coastline, the property comes with five bedrooms, six bathrooms and two kitchens.

Nader Hotait of Ray White Maroubra-South Coogee is fielding expressions of interest until May 24.

North Melbourne

Who doesn’t love a few nights in a swanky hotel? Well, at this striking contemporary residence the hotel finery is a permanent fixture, with lavish walls of marble, Venetian render and designer lighting from Artemide.

There’s an indoor/outdoor pool framed by Bisazza mosaics, a 3D cinema and state of the art technology throughout the home.

The four-level property includes three en suite bedrooms, a Gaggenau kitchen, a walk-in wine cellar and a rooftop deck with built-in barbecue.

For sale for $5.5 million, the property is available for private inspection through Dingle Partners’ Anton Wongtrak.

Sanctuary Cove

Designed to delight the boating enthusiast, this harbour villa has both a jetty and a pontoon, with room to house a 50-foot boat, party boat, dinghy and the jet-skis.

Fronting the Coomera River and only a buggy ride away from the golf course and Country Club, the three-bedroom property claims a double, north-facing block and features an entertainer’s terrace and tiled pool.

Inside, relax by the fireplace in the formal lounge or screen your favourite film in the home theatre. The marble kitchen comes with Miele appliances and Vintec wine fridges.

Glenys Pitkin of Harcourts Coastal Paradise Point is looking for offers over $3.5 million.