Rose Bay grandeur vs. Gold Coast glamour: Eight of the best high-end homes for sale right now

Those with deep pockets in the market for their next prestige purchase will no doubt find something that strikes them in this week’s round-up of incredible listings.

From Sydney’s exclusive east to the Sovereign Islands, check out some of the finest high-end homes for sale across the country.

Rose Bay

With a garden gate that opens directly onto the beach, the refined Catalina restaurant a short stroll from the front door and your pick of ferries or seaplanes for a day out, Sydney doesn’t get much better than this.

The two-storey, Susan Rothwell-designed residence is wrapped in gorgeous established gardens with magnificent water views.

Michael Pallier of Sydney Sotheby’s International Realty is taking expressions of interest until September 3, and has advised on a $20 million price guide.

Toorak

This handsome home impresses throughout, from the marble entrance foyer and timber-panelled library with fireplace to the north-facing walled gardens with heated pool and floodlit tennis court.

Extensive accommodation includes a self-contained apartment on the lower floor.

Expressions of interest close September 3 through Michael Gibson, of Kay & Burton South Yarra, who is quoting a $16 million-to-$17 million’ guide.

Sovereign Islands

Relax, entertain or go boating: the choice is yours at this Michael Witty-designed home, which features a cinema, billiards room and generous open-plan living spaces.

Outside, enjoy the pool, outdoor kitchen and pontoon.

Ivy Wu from Prestige Property Agents is selling the property with a price guide of $8.95 million.

Newport

Claiming a captivating outlook over Pittwater, this deep waterfront property comes complete with a private boatshed, jetty and mooring berth.

The sophisticated home showcases timber, concrete and stone finishes, with a designer Miele kitchen and butler’s pantry. There’s a lift, zoned airconditioning and a north-facing heated lap pool.

LJ Hooker Avalon’s David Watson will field expressions of interest until September 11. The price guide is currently $10 million.

Brighton

Enjoy an upgrade to first-class at this contemporary property, with its sound-proofed home cinema, bespoke office, Viking and Gaggenau kitchen and glass-framed views across Port Phillip Bay from all three levels.

The four-bedroom, five-bathroom property offers plenty of unexpected luxuries including a dumb waiter to ferry food from the walk-in pantry to the top-floor bar and lounge, an opulent master retreat with dressing room and C-Bus home automation.

Nick Johnstone of Nick Johnstone Real Estate has the listing.

Woollahra

A coveted location adjoining leafy Cooper Park sets this north-facing, five-bedroom home apart from its neighbours.

Spanning three levels with lift access between the ground and first floors, the brand-new property has curved walls and plenty of glazing to maximise natural light.

Interiors by Tom Mark Henry design studio deliver European oak floors, a Gaggenau kitchen and a master en suite with 4.2-metre high ceilings and a round Lusso Stone bath.

The property will go to auction on August 31 through Alexander Phillips of Phillips Pantzer Donnelley.

Toorak Gardens

An impressive Queen Ann villa with vaulted ceilings, parquetry floors, two-roomed cellar and a detached coach house, Toorak House is positioned on 2671 square-metres of park-like grounds complete with a lawn tennis court.

Host elegant dinner parties in the formal dining room or relax with family in the open-plan living spaces which open to a covered terrace. The property offers five bedrooms, three bathrooms and a home office.

Stephanie Williams of Harcourts Williams is running an expressions of interest campaign until September 25.

Avoca

If you’re looking for space and privacy Bladon is a Southern Highlands retreat ensconced in nearly 12 hectares of pasture and rainforest.

Offering four-bedroom accommodation across three detached pavilions plus a separate two-bedroom cottage, the property provides options for extended family or rental income.

Throw in plenty of shedding, two dams, three paddocks and a tennis court and this rural haven may tempt a tree changer with a swift backhand and hobby farm aspirations.

The property has a price guide of $3 million and is listed with Frank Barker of Raine & Horne Southern Highlands.