We’ve rounded up our favourite luxury listing across the country all in the one spot.
A short helicopter ride makes light work of the commute from Gold Coast Airport to Dahlia Estate, a 2.19-hectare hilltop retreat complete with a helipad, a heated pool, a tennis/basketball court and a treetop viewing platform. The true highlight, though, is the striking, Jayson Pate-designed residence which delivers 940 square metres of indoor/outdoor accommodation.
Set high on Paddington Hill and claiming panoramic views over the city and Scenic Rim, this contemporary family home comes with multiple outdoor entertainment areas, edible gardens and a pool. Designed by Shaun Lockyer, the home’s finishes include New York marble, Italian granite, bespoke joinery, a smart-home system and a Californian pizza oven.
Offering sweeping city skyline and Harbour Bridge views and an impressive 720 square metres of accommodation across three levels, this Studio Johnston-designed residence wraps around a central courtyard dishing up plenty of northern light. Entertain in the formal dining room, stream a movie in the media room, or cool off in the pool.
A comprehensive renovation has increased the already significant appeal of this beach retreat, which captures northerly views over the beach and headland. The double-height ceilings are framed by exposed trusses, and the open-plan living spaces extend to a covered balcony that steps down to a family-sized pool and cabana.
Dating back to 1876, this Victorian gem is the corner home of a historic row known as Canterbury Terrace. Renovated for modern living, the property boasts oak flooring, marble fireplaces, a marble and timber kitchen with V-Zug and Liebherr appliances, and a wine cellar. The home’s three levels can be accessed via an internal lift, and there’s a car stacker with parking for three cars.
Set on a 4047-square-metre block with magical, north-easterly views up Pittwater from nearly every room, Villa Karra is said to be one of the area’s most exclusive estates. With exposed beams, imported Italian marble flooring, custom English oak joinery and expansive glazing to make the most of the outlook, the property comes with a studio, a wine room and an infinity pool.
Catering to horse and car enthusiasts and complete with a tennis court and oasis-style swimming pool, Yaruga is a four-hectare rural retreat about an hour’s drive south-east of Melbourne’s CBD. The four-bedroom residence features multiple living spaces with north-facing views over the surrounding countryside, plus a self-contained apartment perfect for weekend guests.
It’s a short stroll to the beach and Henley Square shops and eateries from this modern home built in 2019. Featuring spotted gum and Australian oak herringbone flooring and custom-designed cabinetry, the property has a whole-floor main retreat and open-plan living spaces extending through bifold doors to an al fresco terrace overlooking a magnesium lap pool.