Soaring ceilings and dramatic design: Eight of the most amazing prestige homes on the market right now

What would your home look like if money were no object?

As this shortlist can attest, when high-end design is involved, the results can be truly spectacular.

From architectural works of art, to absolute beachfront settings, we’ve tracked down the most impressive properties on the prestige market right now.

Paddington

A bold reimagining of a Victorian terrace, this Steve Koolloos-designed residence boasts nine-metre-high atrium voids and a diverse range of materials, including concrete, brickwork, timber and marble.

The property features a triple-car garage, a dedicated studio, and a plunge pool in the bamboo-framed backyard.

For times when you need to leave this style sanctuary, cafes, boutiques and Centennial Park are all close by.

The Agency Eastern Suburbs agent Ben Collier is preparing for a March 2 auction, and advises on a $7.7 million price guide.

Mosman

The entire ground floor of this elegant home is devoted to living spaces, with fireplaces in the formal lounge and family rooms and bespoke cabinetry in the library.

The marble and Miele kitchen adjoins a glass-wrapped dining room with views over the north-facing terrace.

The al fresco areas have been crafted with equal care, from the immaculately clipped hedges to the mosaic-tiled pool with neighbourhood views.

Di Jones Lower North Shore agent Piers van Hamburg has scheduled a March 2 auction with a $7 million-to-$7.5 million price guide.

Sunshine Beach

With views stretching north of Lions Head over Noosa National Park to Mooloolaba, this Chris Clout-designed home speaks of cocktails by the pool and winter soirees in the lounge with its stone feature wall and gas fireplace.

Clout’s chic design has an environmentally-conscious sensibility, including a solar power system and a water storage tank.

The national park and the beach are within easy strolling distance.

David Connolly, of Century 21 Conolly Hay Group, is seeking offers of more than $5 million.

Toorak

Beautifully presented gardens form a picturesque backdrop for this Rob Mills-designed residence, set between Hawksburn and Toorak village.

State of the art technology is incorporated throughout the property, from the automatic irrigation system, to the in-built vaccuum and the monitored alarm system.

You can relax with family in the north-facing living room or entertain in the formal living spaces warmed by a gas fireplace.

Abercromby’s Real Estate Mark Williams is selling the home with a $4.5 million-to-$4.95 million price guide.

Port Douglas

Two sprawling Queenslanders on 5.25 hectares of land are up for grabs in the pristine Mowbray Valley, private creek included.

Surrounded by rolling hills, the houses present a compelling commercial opportunity, with seven bedrooms between them.

Designed by architect Garth Chapman, the main residence has a gym, a large wrap-around veranda and a gourmet kitchen.

Callum Jones, of Tony McGrath Real Estate, is looking to sell for about $4 million.

Claremont

Sitting across the avenue from the Swan River, this family home offers a taste of various architectural styles.

While the house has an early Federation look from street view, the interiors and backyard have a modernist sensibility, though high-end finishes and fittings add a contemporary twist.

The living room, dining room and main bedroom wrap around a courtyard with an outdoor fireplace, while a second courtyard can be found next to the pool.

Susan James of Duet Property Group has the listing, and is looking for offers of more than $4 million.

Dromana

Ian Perkins of Perkins Architects has created a sleek haven in the heart of the Mornington Peninsula, which makes the most of its waterfront position.

Nestled in a quiet laneway, the home has several vantage points from which to soak up the bay views, from the deck on the lower level, balcony on the upper level, or from the luxurious swimming pool.

Perkins has made timber the star of the interiors, mixing and matching different wooden tones to great effect.

Steve Walsh of One Agency Peninsula has set the price guide at $3.5 million to $3.7 million.

Bilinga

This sub-penthouse near Coolangatta feels like a natural extension of the coast, thanks to an open flow between indoor and outdoor zones, and an absolute beachfront position.

Glass bifold doors are the only barrier between the living area and the deck, which fold away to create one large entertaining area.

The glamorous downsizer residence is hitting the market for the first time since it was built 11 years ago.

Sophie Carter, of Sophie Carter Exclusive Properties, will field expressions of interest until February 25.