Stately mansions and Santorini styles: Eight of the best high-end homes for sale right now

If you’ve ever wanted to take a sneak peek inside some of Australia’s most incredible homes, you’re not alone. Having scoured the market, we’ve found eight listings that fit the bill.

Our tour of this week’s most impressive properties takes us all the way from Hobart to the Sunshine Coast.

Hawthorn

Hosting Great Gatsby-style grand soirees will be a breeze in this Victorian mansion, which is close to the Yarra, the station and leading schools.

The house has a club-like lounge and billiards room, with a marble bar and a formal dining room that looks out to the beautifully manicured gardens.

Abercromby’s Real Estate agent Jock Langley will take expressions of interest until June 4, and is quoting a $12 million-to-$13 million guide.

Sunshine Beach

You can almost reach out and touch the ocean from this beachfront home only metres from Noosa National Park walking trails and a stroll from the village cafes.

Inspired by the white-walled homes of Santorini, this resort-style residence has a pool and a rooftop terrace ideal for weekend cocktails.

Rachel Sellman of Century 21 Conolly Hay Group has the listing, which is being marketed with a $7.25 million price guide.

Toorak

Set in 1143 square metres of immaculate gardens, Seaforth is an authentic Victorian residence with soaring ceilings, leadlight windows, open fireplaces and oak parquetry floors.

There are marble bathrooms, a granite and Miele kitchen, a heated pool and a double garage with internal access.

Daniel Bradd of Kay & Burton South Yarra advises on a $7 million-to-$7.7 million bidding guide for the May 14 auction.

Randwick

Designed by Vanovac Tuon Architects, this expansive new home is only metres from Centennial Park.

With six bedrooms and five bathrooms, the chic residence comes with a self-contained studio, a master suite with city views and a mosaic-tiled pool.

Expressions of interest close May 22 through Daniel Gillespie of Belle Property Bondi Junction, who is seeking offers of more than $6 million.

Surfers Paradise

Award-winning architect Bayden Goddard has dished up another impressive riverfront residence and it ticks just about every box for luxury living.

Set on Cronin Island, the four-storey property has lift access to every level from the 10-car garage and a deep-water mooring for your boating pleasure.

There’s also a pool, a gym, a media room, a home office, four living rooms and a Gaggenau-appointed kitchen with butler’s pantry.

The five-bedroom property is listed with Ryan Ward of The Agency Gold Coast and has a $9.8 million price tag.

Pyrmont

You can moor your yacht right outside this Sydney Wharf apartment which claims north-easterly views to the city and North Sydney. And when you crave the hustle and bustle of the city it’s a 15-minute scenic walk from your front door.

Inside, the four-bedroom, four-bathroom apartment features a black-and-white themed kitchen, a combined living and dining room with custom cabinetry and a covered balcony.

There’s a three-car garage and access to a concierge service, a communal pool and gym.

Robert Alfedi of CBRE Residential Agency is fielding offers.

Bicton

Raked ceilings and walls of glass capture both light and river views at this tri-level home set within spitting distance of Blackwall Reach Reserve.

Highlights of the four-bedroom, four-bathroom property include the landscaped gardens which feature stonework steps, tropical greenery and waterfalls.

Ideal for hosting family and friends, the guest wing has a lounge and kitchenette while the master bedroom includes a private study.

The property is listed for $4.49 million with Jacky Ladbrook of Jacky Ladbrook Real Estate.

Toorak

Originally designed by Neil Clerehan and Guildford Bell in the 1960s, this sustainable home has been refurbished by architect Russell Barrett with gardens by Cameron Paterson from Grounded Gardens.

Tucked at the end of a cul-de-sac midway between Kooyong Station and Toorak Village shops, the four-bedroom property has two living-rooms, an eat-in kitchen with Gaggenau appliances, George Fethers timber joinery and terrazzo flooring.

It’s listed with Marshall White Stonnington agent Mark Harris for $4.495 million.