Whether you’re looking for a high-end inner-city abode or an estate in the countryside, there’s something for everyone in this line-up of some of Australia’s best prestige homes.
Originally designed in 1868 by acclaimed architect Edmund Blacket for the Hordern family, this Regency Revival-style residence sits on a 1970-square-metre lot with boat-studded harbour views taking in Clark Island and Vaucluse. Highlights include soaring ceilings, French oak parquet floors, marble fireplaces and a sandstone cellar. Cafes, restaurants and bars are only footsteps away.
Towering voids, curved lines and a palette of travertine, marble and French oak combine to great effect in this new family home, which also showcases alabaster glass light pieces, Venetian plaster walls and brushed brass accents. Designed by Paradigm New, the three-level property comes with a Miele-appointed kitchen, an integrated sound system and a magnesium pool.
Featured in magazines and currently run as a popular holiday rental, Sinclairs of Berry is no ordinary farmhouse. Set on 8093 square metres a short walk from the town centre, the property features cathedral ceilings with exposed beams, a huge island kitchen with a walk-in pantry and seven bedrooms with en suites, plus a separate self-contained studio.
This peninsula home makes the most of a north-easterly aspect with living spaces opening to outdoor zones on each of the two levels, with river views from the upper level. Natural stone is a focal point in the main living room, cladding both the open fireplace and the kitchen island, while timber and limestone feature in the bathrooms.
The open-plan living spaces of this architect-designed home – showcasing a double-storey, handcrafted stone fireplace and spotted gum ceilings – are a great match for the river, city and mountain views. Beautiful timber joinery also features in the kitchen and in bespoke cabinetry throughout the split-level residence, located five minutes’ drive from Launceston town centre.
Set on Bald Face Point, this waterfront estate comes with two homes on 2494 square metres with expansive views over the Georges River. Each property has upper and lower-level living spaces and comes with landscaped gardens, a boathouse and access to a private sandy beach. Residence one also has a pool, boat ramp, jetty and pontoon.