The six dreamiest beach houses of the summer, priced up to $35m

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Alexandra Middleton
December 30, 2024

Fancy waking up to sweeping ocean views from your very own home this summer? Or perhaps taking a stroll down to the sand via your own exclusive beach access? Some of Australia’s best beach homes offer just that, but you’ll need deep pockets for these prestigious waterfront properties.

If you don’t have a few million dollars spare, here are six luxe Australian beach houses for sale that are sure to keep you daydreaming all summer long.

Kildrummie Court, Sorrento, Victoria

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9 Kildrummie Court, Sorrento VIC 3943
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Poised on a clifftop overlooking the blue waters of Sorrento, this six-bedroom Laguna mansion offers more than just dreamy views.

Featuring direct beach access, Mediterranean-inspired living spaces and terraces with sweeping views of the bay, this stylish beachside residence is one of Sorrento’s most tightly held homes.

This is the first time in four decades the luxurious family style villa has been listed for sale.

It last sold for $331,500 in 1983, records show. It’s safe to say the vendors will be making a profit.

The median house price in Sorrento is just over $2 million, but living at Laguna will cost a little more. The beachside home has been listed with a price guide of $14,750,000 to $15,950,000.

Cooran Court, Noosa Heads, Queensland

$35M
29 Cooran Court, Noosa Heads QLD 4567
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This five-bedroom, five-bathroom waterfront property will only set buyers back a cool $35 million.

Located in a prime Noosa Heads location and set on 1035 square metres of land, it would be easy to mistake this spacious and luxurious abode for a boutique resort. Sweeping waterfront views, terrace lounges, a pool and a heated spa make this residence the ultimate beachside retreat.

Styled complete with zebra-print ottoman, the Palm Springs-style property, which in the past has been awarded Queensland House of the Year, also features an L-shaped jetty and a 48-metre water frontage complete with a tidal white sand beach, boat ramp and store room, offering easy access to nearby Laguna Bay and Main Beach. Interested? It’s listed with an asking price of $35 million.

Pacific Road, Palm Beach, New South Wales

For Sale | Guide $12m-$13m
95 Pacific Road, Palm Beach NSW 2108
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Fancy having the ocean in your backyard? This luxurious Palm Beach property (almost) has the real thing, featuring a spacious saltwater pool worthy of any five-star resort. If that’s not enough, the five-bedroom, dual-level home is within walking distance of the ocean and offers panoramic beach views.

The north-facing coastal residence has been architecturally redesigned and renovated over the last three years, and now boasts soaring double-height ceilings and chic open living spaces. It’s listed for sale with a guide of $12 million to $13 million.

Denistoun Avenue, Mount Eliza, Victoria

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4 Denistoun Avenue, Mount Eliza VIC 3930
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Spread across one and a half acres overlooking the waterfront, this Mount Eliza mansion is the ultimate beach getaway. This Victorian-style villa boasts a luxurious infinity-edge swimming pool and spa, landscaped gardens and panoramic views.

Feeling active? The five-bedroom residence also features a grass tennis court, basketball hoops and an in-ground trampoline, offering the perfect space for a family getaway. It may not be as modern as newer coastal homes, but this posh beachside pad includes plenty of space and sweeping beach views with a price tag to match.

The “Pelican” is listed for sale for between $16.5 million and $18 million.

Brownell Drive, Byron Bay, New South Wales

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59 Brownell Drive, Byron Bay NSW 2481
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Nestled in Byron Bay’s National Park Reserve, this sleek and stylish residence is the ultimate coastal sanctuary.

Its location may be secluded, but the architect-designed “The Wing House” offers uninterrupted ocean views and is within walking distance of the idyllic Wategos Beach. The prestige property features a lap pool, terraced gardens and a 27.5-metre wing-shaped roof.

Situated on 803 square metres of land and spanning two levels, the home’s interior blends timber, steel, concrete and glass to create a unique and contemporary living space, which includes seven-metre-high curved ceilings.

The Byron Bay home has not been listed with a price guide, but it last sold for $5.9 million in 2014, records show.

Skyline Court, Lorne, Victoria

$4,350,000
13 Skyline Court, Lorne VIC 3232
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Perched on the hills overlooking Lorne, this modern family style beach house is located in one of the Surf Coast’s most sought-after locations.

It’s fitting that this stylish residence is on Skyline Court, considering it offers 180-degree views; floor-to-ceiling windows provide magnificent views of the coastline to one side, while overlooking the Otway State Forest on the other.

The five-bedroom, architect-designed home offers modern interiors and sleek exteriors synonymous with upscale beach living. Situated in one of the most expensive towns along the Great Ocean Road, this Lorne property has an asking price of $4.35 million.

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