Designed by architect Koichi Takada with interiors by Justine Hugh-Jones and gardens by Myles Baldwin,Palm Frond Retreat captures idyllic,tree-framed views over Balmoral and Edwards beaches,which are a few minutes away by foot. Choose from four living zones and four al fresco areas including a sun deck adjoining the infinity pool.
Described by heritage architect Robin Graham as one of the country’s finest rural mansions,Minimbah House is close to vineyards and restaurants. Built in the 1870s with new updates including a hand-painted kitchen and a pool house set within Paul Bangay-designed grounds,the property could be either a grand home or a unique commercial opportunity.
Social tennis followed by a long lunch under the vine-covered poolside pergola,movie nights in the home theatre and evening soirées in the New York speakeasy-style bar and lounge are yours for the taking at Stonnington House,a lavish,Stephen Akehurst-designed home within easy reach of top schools,shops and eateries.
Capturing views across the treetops to the ocean and Julian Rocks,this three-storey Wategos Beach home with lift access would work equally well as a permanent residence or holiday escape. There are four en-suite bedrooms,two large living rooms,a Miele-appointed kitchen and a private pool with a sundeck pavilion.
Close to schools and cafes and a two-minute walk across parkland to the Swan River,this contemporary home packs a punch on a narrow,487-square-metre lot. Highlights include the 12.5-metre lap pool – bordered by limestone walls – the outdoor kitchen,and the big,light-filled main bedroom with bespoke joinery.
Sprawling across more than 20 hectares of riverfront land,Platypus Park is a sustainable country estate on the outskirts of Bundaberg that is brilliantly equipped for multigenerational living or commercial pursuits. Along with the grand,two-storey homestead with a north-facing pool,you’ll also find a caretaker’s cottage,two villas,a granny flat,a boathouse and a barn-style entertaining arena.
From the antique chandeliers and raw silk curtains to the calacatta marble kitchen,decorative plasterwork,vaulted ceilings and polished brushbox floors,no detail has been overlooked at Waterford,an elegant,three-storey residence with a heated pool set within 1861 square metres of manicured gardens in one of Canberra’s dress-circle locations.
An inviting pool is the hero at this split-level home located directly opposite riverfront parkland. Positioned towards the property’s centre,the pool forms a buffer between two distinct living zones,each serviced by its own kitchen and connected by a floating,runway-style bridge. The main bedroom suite is separated from the remaining bedrooms and comes with a study and balcony.
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