If you were to dream up a perfect high-Victorian home in a perfect eastern suburbs locale,it might well look like heritage-listed Trebenna. Built in about 1888 with impressive proportions,the restored and renovated residence comes with richly adorned interiors,Annie Wilkes-designed gardens,coveted secure garaging and quick access to Double Bay village via Marathon Stairs.
Exotic marbles,oak parquetry,steel-framed doors,Venetian-plaster walls,high recessed ceilings,designer lighting and bespoke joinery combine to great effect in this whole-floor residence curated by Mim Design. One of just four apartments,the property boasts Jack Merlo-designed gardens,a north-facing pool,and a basement-level home theatre and wine room.
With beautiful Palm Beach as your backyard and views stretching from Coolangatta to Surfers Paradise,this four-storey,Hamptons-inspired property is a coastal paradise for families. There are four separate living zones,a home office,a huge garage with a gym and wine cellar,and,most importantly,direct access to sand and surf from the back gate.
Reminiscent of an elegant country estate and positioned directly opposite Centennial Park,the newly rebuilt Centennial House was designed by Weir Phillips with landscaped gardens by Myles Baldwin. The flexible floor plan offers a choice of living spaces and five en-suite bedrooms including a separate studio above the double garage.
A dawn surf at Tamarama or a run along the Bondi to Coogee coastal trail are both on the doorstep of this contemporary,three-storey home (with pool) that claims uninterrupted ocean and headland views. The main living room and the adjoining terrace are the best spots to enjoy the ocean outlook,while a big,classy kitchen makes catering for a crowd a breeze.
Set on the fringe of the Mount Coot-tha Forest yet only six kilometres from the Brisbane CBD,this substantial home captures magnificent city skyline views. Offering light-filled,open-plan living spaces on the ground floor,and bedrooms,a study and a self-contained studio on the upper level,the property has an orchard,a pool and an outdoor kitchen.
Wrapped in established greenery and with a heated pool and sheltered dining terrace,the back garden is a highlight of this modern home. Set close to Dendy village shops and a short drive from the beach,the property features engineered oak floors,a Miele-appointed,Carrara-marble kitchen and a dedicated study.
Boaties may well do battle over this coveted beachside residence which comes with two marina berths and is set within the exclusive Marina Pier complex. When you’re not enjoying life on the water,you can relax in the grandly scaled home with three levels connected by a lift,with living spaces and balconies with marina views on all floors.
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