It may take inspiration from barn architecture,but this architect-designed residence is all about providing a luxe peninsula lifestyle for style-forward humans,with first-class equestrian facilities for horse lovers. The family-friendly floor plan includes a self-contained apartment,a parents’ wing and multiple living spaces extending to a heated pool and eight hectares of manicured grounds and paddocks.
Built from rammed earth and boasting grandly scaled rooms,Hilden is a private estate of almost 12 hectares located 45 kilometres from the CBD. There’s space to hang your art collection and host memorable dinner parties. The amenities include a 15-metre pool,a gym and recreation room and stabling for up to four horses,with training facilities on site.
A walk along the beach and a quick dip in the ocean can be a daily pleasure at Oceanic House,which backs onto beachfront reserve. Designed by OGE Group Architects with Kate Cooper Interiors,the home has two light-filled levels. Eye-catching finishes include a curved staircase,Marrakesh-rendered walls,an Aurora Aether suspended fireplace and American oak joinery.
Picture your favourite waterside resort and you’ll have an inkling of what’s on offer at Arch,a brand-new,two-storey house by Unique Built. Think private sandy beach,a magnesium pool with submerged seating,whimsical swing seats at the bar,a waterfront fire pit and a suspended daybed on the terrace.
This 14th-floor apartment in the Pembroke building has views that stretch from Manly Lagoon and the Queenscliff headland along Manly’s famous curve of sand to Sydney Harbour. Spanning 139 square metres and offering two balconies,the property comes with a Miele-appointed granite kitchen,generous living and dining zones,and a double garage with storage.
Wrapping around a central,north-facing garden courtyard,this James Russell Architect-designed home claims a hilltop position close to top schools and just five kilometres from Brisbane’s CBD. Spotted gum,exposed brick and concrete feature inside and out. It has a swimming pool,a rooftop terrace with a veggie garden and a carport with a Tesla EV charger.
The colourful history of Swan Isle includes time as a private hotel and an outpost for St Jude’s Anglican Church. Today,the substantial residence is a private home with grand living and dining rooms and a lush established garden with pool,all within spitting distance of Centennial Parklands,which is located right across the road.
Anchored by a magnificent bluestone villa,this 6496-square-metre estate spanning two titles is on offer for the first time in nearly 70 years. It comes with a caretaker’s cottage,a family-sized pool with a pool house and a lawn tennis court. Built c1890,the home’s period features include high ceilings,open fireplaces and decorative plasterwork.
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