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Possessing a level of finesse usually reserved for six-star hotels, the multi-award-winning Bedfordale House is wrapped in magnificent gardens across almost 20 hectares. Inspired by the owners’ love of Japanese design and aesthetics, the home is comprised of stone and slate pavilions connected by a curved earth wall, ponds, courtyards and timber decks.
Spanning three levels and 775 square metres, this expansive Malibu penthouse claims spectacular views across the ocean, Broadwater marinas and the Gold Coast hinterlands. Highlights include the five-metre ceilings in the main living areas, three king-sized bedrooms with en suites and a rooftop deck with outdoor kitchen, swimming pool and spa.
Uninterrupted views across the valley to the ocean are the star attraction at this property poised on a 2.7-hectare lot on Knockrow’s prized ridge line a 20-minute drive from Byron Bay. You’ll find polished concrete floors, living spaces connected by an internal breezeway and an all-weather al fresco zone overlooking a family-sized pool.
A long lunch under the pergola with views of the surrounding countryside could be a weekly occurrence at Flynn’s Hill, a 5.9-hectare retreat one-hour from Melbourne’s CBD. Currently run as a successful holiday rental with dozens of five-star reviews, the property comes with two living zones, a character-filled kitchen, an orchard and veggie beds.
In an elevated position overlooking Buckland Hill Reserve and the Indian Ocean, this versatile family home is a 10-minute stroll from Leighton Beach and the river foreshore, and close to top schools. Open-plan living spaces include a stone kitchen with a butler’s pantry and there’s an outdoor kitchen in the covered al fresco zone adjoining the pool.
Facing north towards a tree-studded reserve and within easy reach of Royal Canberra Golf Course, Weston Park and the lake, this striking property comes with three separate living areas at entry level and a sitting room next door to the main bedroom suite on the upper level. There’s a Miele-appointed marble kitchen and a fifth bedroom that would work well as a home office.
Recently renovated and just footsteps from clifftop Rodney Reserve, this family home spans two generous levels with a choice of casual and formal living spaces, two studies and a stylish, stone-topped kitchen. The separate poolside entertainment room is a highlight with operable glass walls, a wet bar, bathroom and sauna.