When it comes to luxury property, these eight properties are an absolute standout and ready to be snapped up.
The surf is embedded in the very DNA of this sophisticated beachside home, with offcuts from the owner’s surfboard production repurposed in the home’s material palette, and exterior elements hand-shaped as one would a bespoke board. Make the most of expansive, north-facing ocean views, multiple living spaces, a wellness level and a self-contained two-bedroom apartment.
Redesigned by award-winning Squillace Architects, Havana is a rare opportunity to claim a north-facing waterfront house with uninterrupted Coral Sea views. To be sold fully furnished, you can walk straight in and soak up the sunshine by the new pool, whip up lunch in the outdoor kitchen or retreat to one of two main-bedroom suites to recharge.
Forget cookie-cutter apartments, this spacious, two-storey, super-luxe penthouse designed by Workroom impresses with its bold interiors and city skyline views. The top-storey pool steals the show while a marble-clad kitchen radiates glamour. The formal dining room with bar, and lounge with barbecuing balcony will wow guests. Steps to Hawksburn. “It’s house-sized and low maintenance,” the agent says.
Smack in the bayside school zone, this high-spec home ticks all the family boxes. A sleek monochromatic kitchen hides an army of cooking equipment, while the airy family room with fireplace links to a covered terrace, pool and inviting sunken lounge with fire pit. The agent says the hidden main-bedroom en suite adds “architectural intrigue and a touch of luxury”.
The glories of a Victorian Italianate mansion meet modern comforts in this sought-after pocket. The 14-room home boasts a ballroom and a three-storey tower with an office framing city views. Entertain in the lounge, dining room or north-facing family room. Outside is a rambling garden and pool. “It’s moments from private and public schools,” the agent says.
Smell the salty air, enjoy the views and relax in this coastal retreat with the lot. The central pool with mid-century vibe and a peep at the ocean is the winner here. The family room frames water views while a fireplace and stonework add character. “You can be sitting on the couch watching people surfing,” the agent says.
This striking clifftop house by Brian Wyatt sits just 100 metres from two beaches. Large expanses of glass supported by soaring concrete panels frame serene River Derwent views, while the light-flooded interiors include an award-winning kitchen (with two island benches), gallery spaces and flexible bedroom accommodation.
Sitting on two hectares of ridgeline hinterland, this hacienda-style house promises the romance of a European countryside escape combined with a shoes-optional Aussie lifestyle. A French Cheminees Philippe cast-iron fireplace is a highlight in the main living room, and the kitchen is packed with personality. There’s also a heated pool and two guest cottages