These homes may not be Buckingham Palace, but they're regal enough to host the Queen's platinum jubilee

Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth Realms, kicks off her platinum jubilee today.

It’s an auspicious occasion and an accolade only achieved by three other monarchs in history – Louis XIV of France, Johann II, Prince of Liechtenstein and Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand.

For those that don’t already know, the precious metal party celebrates the 70th anniversary of a royal’s rule as head of state.

The coming days will be filled with festivities, ceremonies and, hopefully for the Queen, many enjoyable moments.

For anyone watching the celebrations Down Under, it’s hard not to marvel at the grandeur and opulence of the Royal Family’s breathtaking home, Buckingham Palace.

And that got us thinking; what homes currently for sale in Australia offer a modicum of the palatial luxury of Britain’s most famous building?

Well, we think we’ve found three abodes that, while not holding a candle to the Queen’s house, offer a certain regal or opulent quality.

Sassafras, Victoria – $5.7 million to $6.2 million

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Sassafras VIC 3787

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Kicking off the list is a home we’re sure would’ve appealed to French aristocracy back in the day.

Called Château Jardin Parfumé, which translated to English means castle garden scents, this stunning property is located in the bucolic Dandenong Ranges, 35 kilometres east of Melbourne’s CBD.

With three bedrooms, three bathrooms and parking for six, the arresting, Gallic-inspired structure definitely has an air of royalty about it.

69 Fitzwilliam Road, Vaucluse, NSW – $55 million

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69 Fitzwilliam Road, Vaucluse NSW 2030

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Representing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the discerning aristocrat, this jaw-dropping property in Sydney’s inner-eastern suburb of Vaucluse is being offered for sale for the first time in over 60 years.

Spread over a 1057-square-metre block of the most prime waterfront real estate imaginable, the vast property spans from its tree-lined thoroughfare all the way to the turquoise dream that is Parsley Bay.

Features of the multi-storey main residence include a self-contained one-bedroom unit, gallery, reading room and wet bar, family retreat, rooftop terrace and a vast master suite replete with a dressing room, private balcony and ensuite.

14 Cherry Place, Castle Cove, NSW – $35 million

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14 Cherry Place, Castle Cove NSW 2069

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Not only is this certifiable castle magnificent in its own right, but it’s also the reason why Castle Cove is called … Castle Cove.

Built in 1904 by a prominent politician at the time, this staggering property is grand enough for a king or queen, with the main home benefiting from eight bedrooms, four bathrooms and an exquisitely decorated interior that harks back to the late 19 and early 20 century.

The sprawling and pristinely manicured 8333-square-metre block also scores a full-size tennis court and established flora with views out to Middle Harbour.