Top eight unmissable luxury homes with great outdoor living spaces

By
Kate Farrelly
March 17, 2021
7 Normanby Street Brighton Photo: Supplied

In the last year, more of us are choosing to spend extra time outdoors after lockdown confined us to our own backyards. And we learnt it’s even better when your home has a beautifully spacious outside area you can retreat to. Check out these eight incredible luxury homes currently on the market with the most scenic outdoor spaces.

Freshwater

Crafted from raw timbers, off-form concrete, copper and extensive walls of retractable glass, this Brewster Hjorth-designed home spans three levels, each claiming spectacular views of the beach, ocean and Manly’s North Head.

48 Ocean View Rd Freshwater Photo: Supplied

There are Gaggenau and Miele appliances in the kitchen, heated terrazzo and timber flooring throughout and a rooftop garden.

SOLD - $11,500,000
48 Ocean View Road, Freshwater NSW 2096
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Clarke & Humel Property‘s Michael Clarke is taking expressions of interest with a guide of $10 million – $11 million.

Brighton

Lush gardens with a pool and spa, a classic Victorian facade and a top location just footsteps from foreshore walks, the pier and the beach make Clutha a handsome proposition.

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Inside, a contemporary makeover showcases marble, black oak and terrazzo finishes across three living spaces, a new kitchen and a study.

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7 Normanby Street, Brighton VIC 3186
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Marshall White Bayside‘s Stephen Smith is accepting expressions of interest closing on March 24 with a guide of $8.5 million-$9 million.

Port Douglas

There are uninterrupted views to the Coral Sea and mountains from this John Morris-designed oceanfront residence, which commands premium rates as a prestige holiday home.

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The stylish property boasts a northern aspect, a living space on each of its two levels, covered al fresco spaces and a 12-metre pool.

Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty‘s Barbara Wolveridge is taking expressions of interest that close on April 9.

SOLD - $7,800,000
15 Wharf Street, Port Douglas QLD 4877
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She guides the home at  $7.5 million-$8 million. 

Castlecrag

This five-year-old Giles Tribe-designed family home has been built to maximise valley views and northern light.

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Over four levels with lift access, the residence features floor-to-ceiling glass, an American oak kitchen with butler’s pantry, a whole-floor main retreat with study and balcony, a built-in barbecue and outdoor fireplace and a smart home system.

SOLD - $7,100,000
36 Sunnyside Crescent, Castlecrag NSW 2068
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McGrath Northbridge‘s Harriet Halmarick takes the home to auction on March 20 with a guide of $5 million.

Palm Beach

One of just six full-floor apartments in the boutique beachfront building Temple, this fifth-floor property spans a generous 366 square-metres.

The open-plan living spaces open onto a full-width, covered balcony via sliding doors which retract into the wall to provide uninterrupted ocean views.

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The stone kitchen features integrated Miele appliances and there are four bedrooms, three with en suites.

Renowned interior designer Darren Palmer has styled and decorated the apartment and a full furniture package can be negotiated post-sale.

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5/1491 Gold Coast Highway, Palm Beach QLD 4221
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Braiden Smith of PRD Real Estate Burleigh Heads is taking expressions of interest until March 21.

Point Piper

Built circa 1905 for shipwright Alfred Whetton, whose family built Circular Quay’s first wharves, Capri is one of Point Piper’s most historic Edwardian mansions.

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Set on an elevated land parcel with dual street access, the five-bedroom home captures north-easterly views stretching from Rose Bay to Manly.

A glass lift provides easy access from the three-car garage to the remaining three levels of the property.

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4 Wyuna Road, Point Piper NSW 2027
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There are original timber floors, high ceilings and open fireplaces, an island kitchen with Miele and Liebherr appliances, and four separate living zones. Outside, a sandstone terrace wraps around a pool set within established gardens.

Michael Pallier from Sydney Sotheby’s International Realty is guiding $16 million for the expressions of interest campaign.

Brighton

Choose between formal and casual living spaces in this architect-designed residence.

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There’s an elegant lounge and dining room with fireplace at the front of the home, and a family zone out the back opening onto a covered terrace and pool with landscaped surrounds.

There are five bedrooms, four bathrooms and a double garage with internal access via a store room.

SOLD - $5,865,000
37 Drake Street, Brighton VIC 3186
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Only minutes from Elwood and Brighton shopping, the beach, Elsternwick Park and elite schools, the home comes with hardwood floors, zoned heating and air-conditioning and a ducted vacuum system.

Alex Schiavo from Kay & Burton Bayside Brighton is taking expressions of interest until March 23, with a price guide of $5.5 million to $5.75 million.

Sandy Bay

Boasting panoramic views of the River Derwent and beyond, this impressive five-bedroom, four-bathroom home is set behind electronic gates on a 1750 square-metre block.

Hosting friends and family will be a breeze in your private theatre with surround sound and fully equipped bar.

29 Amanda Cres Sandy Bay Photo: Supplied

A marble staircase connects this floor with the main living spaces where picture windows make the most of the water views.

There’s a granite kitchen with Siemens and Liebherr appliances on this level, plus an indoor pool and adjoining gym.

SOLD - $3,020,000
29 Amanda Crescent, Sandy Bay TAS 7005
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The five bedrooms are on the upper levels and include a decadent master suite.

The property is listed with Kim Morgan of Peterswald for Property with a price guide of $3 million-plus.

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