Secluded sanctuaries and exclusive city settings: 8 of the best prestige homes for sale right now

Between outdoor cinemas and private beaches, tennis courts and wine tasting rooms, the finest high-end properties on the market have some seriously impressive features with which to lure prestige buyers.

From coveted Melbourne neighbourhoods to Sunshine Coast mansions, here are eight of the most astounding residences you could buy across the country.

Chandler

Watch a movie under the stars at this home’s own outdoor cinema or head inside to the fully-equipped theatre – the choice is yours at this semi-rural sanctuary on a little over a hectare only 16 kilometres from the CBD.

The property comes complete with pool, outdoor kitchen, expansive living spaces and a wine cellar tasting room.

Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty’s Tyson Clarke is selling the residence with a $6 million price guide.

Mosman

Chinamans Beach is right next door, but for days when mixing with the hoi polloi is all too much, this impressive home comes with its own tidal beach.

Well-equipped for the entertainer, the Susan Rothwell-designed property faces north over Middle Harbour and has a huge rumpus room opening to a heated pool.

The property is being marketed with a $22 million price guide through an expressions of interest campaign, with offers closing November 28. Geoff Smith and Richard Harding of Ray White Lower North Shore have the listing.

Merricks North

This home built by Neil Williams & Sons has real wow factor, from the rammed earth feature walls and designer lighting to the 20-metre heated lap pool.

Set on 4294 square metres of landscaped gardens, it’s a 10-minute drive to the beach and one hour from the city.

Rob Curtain from Peninsula Sotheby’s International Realty is guiding between $5.9 million and $6.2 million for the property.

Noosa Waters

With a dress-circle location on the water, this striking residence sprawls across multiple wings with six bedrooms, eight bathrooms and an opulent design.

It includes a jetty, two pools, a tennis court, a home cinema, games room and a self-contained apartment.

Nic Hunter from Tom Offermann Real Estate is quoting a guide of $8.2 million for the Sunshine Coast home.

Bowral

Relax with your favourite book in the library, indulge in your hobby in the studio or cook for family and friends in the bright kitchen where you’ll find a Falcon cooker and a walk-in pantry.

Poppy Hill is a two-hectare estate with established gardens and elevated views over Burradoo, Moss Vale and Berrima.

Only a few minutes’ drive from the town centre, it offers contemporary, single-level living with five bedrooms and two bathrooms, zoned air-conditioning, two fireplaces, hardwood timber flooring and a wine cellar.

Sarah Burke from Di Jones Real Estate Southern Highlands has the listing.

Caulfield North

This five-bedroom, modern family home from Patrick Gheorghiu Design is within strolling distance of Caulfield Park and a number of top schools.

With a showpiece marble island kitchen, a butler’s pantry with dumb waiter, innovative structural zoning and a home cinema with bar, the home has three generous levels and includes three living spaces and an office.

The alfresco dining terrace has a built-in barbecue and looks over a pool, spa and pool house.

Darren Krongold from Gary Peer is fielding inquiries.

Gordon

North Shore buyers love a character home and Clanways doesn’t disappoint with ornate joinery, grand fireplaces, coffered ceilings and parquetry floors.

Set on 2230 square metres a short walk from Gordon Station, the six-bedroom, five-bathroom family home has a north aspect and borders a bushland reserve.

Features include a pool, north-south tennis court, four-car garage and a wine cellar and there is also ducted air-conditioning and an abundance of solar panels.

Glenn Curran of McGrath Lindfield has the listing.

Dalkeith

Pack your clubs and your racket, this family home is footsteps from Nedlands golf and tennis clubs on one of Dalkeith’s coveted leafy streets.

In addition to its six bedrooms and four bathrooms, the home has a fully fitted home office, formal lounge, library, huge kitchen with a butler’s pantry, open plan dining and family room and a children’s activity room.

Renovated under the guidance of Jane Agnew Interiors, the property enjoys a north-east aspect and is set within established gardens.

Susan James of Duet Property Group is looking for offers.