When it comes to luxury property, these properties are an absolute standout and ready to be snapped up.
The sunken lounge in this Rama Architects-designed residence not only delivers on the owners’ brief for a modernist home, it also preserves sightlines to the star attraction at this waterfront gem: the Pittwater and national park views. Wrapped in lush greenery, the property sports a boat house and boat ramp and is only a few steps from Clareville Beach.
It could prove challenging to get up in the morning when your palatial main-bedroom suite includes killer harbour views, a north-east facing balcony and a lounge zone big enough for the whole family. But there’s plenty more on offer with space for formal dinner parties, relaxed pool parties or a gym workout, with the gorgeous Nielsen Park and Shark Beach just down the road.
Families can grow into this substantial French Provincial-style home. All the essentials are covered with a generous north-facing family room that flows to a deck and pool. Living areas include a formal lounge, office, retreat and cinema. It’s close to Church Street and the beach. “You’ve got that perfect mix of luxury and liveability,” the agent says.
Leave everyday worries behind as you discover this timeless home’s serene spaces, luxe offerings and leafy backdrop. Designed by Enzo Campus, the main living space bathes in north-west light and flows to a pergola-covered deck. Eugene Gilligan gardens add a magic touch. “This is one of those homes you never really want to leave,” the agent says.
In addition to its great kerb appeal, this Victorian offers stylish, family-friendly living. Period features shine in the formal lounge, while the smart contemporary family zone includes a sleek kitchen and a study area. The fireplace in the main-bedroom suite is a lovely indulgence. Walk to Auburn village. The agent says it’s “the perfect position for any family”.
Set on the highest point above Castle Cove and among the north shore’s most striking homes, this Gerry Rihs-designed mansion occupies a 2553-square-metre waterfront reserve parcel. It captures sweeping northeasterly vistas across Middle Harbour and comes with a spectacular glass-domed marble foyer, an internal lift, a home cinema, an infinity pool, and a pickleball court.
Leave the world behind at Erriba Rise, a sustainably-built home on 30 hectares overlooking the Forth Valley and the mountains beyond. Clad in vertical hardwood with double-glazed, cedar-framed windows and heated polished concrete floors, the property features a top-notch solar system, established veggie gardens and a self-contained guest cottage.
This sprawling bayside estate is a rural paradise. The main house has numerous living rooms, a charming kitchen with an Aga stove, and a deck with an outdoor fireplace. A four-bedroom unit and a studio offer versatility. The 1.89 hectares includes a pool, tennis court and horse arena. The agent says it’s “both a sea change and a tree change”.
On the quiet side of Sorrento, this traditional beach getaway is ideal for multigenerational families. Light streams through the main living zone with its crisp white kitchen, wood heater and clerestory windows. Relax on the deck, the balcony or poolside. Kids will adore the practical bunkroom. “The floor plan is reminiscent of a classic beach house,” the agent says.
About an hour’s drive from the city, this country house boasts views of Mount Macedon. Designed by Intermode studio, the three-bedroom main house and two-bedroom pavilion won a Belle magazine award in 2009. The 40-hectare property includes a pool, a manager/guest three-bedroom cottage, cattle yards and sheds. “It has drop-dead gorgeous views from every room,” the agent say