The top 5 best homes of the week
See inside the very best properties on the market this week.
From state of the art architecture to stunning views – these are five of the best homes on the market in the last week.
Built in 2017 for the current owners, art connoisseur Tony Gu and businesswoman Jean Gu, The Books House is a unique example of contemporary architecture originally inspired by a stack of randomly placed books.
With a striking facade of off-form balconies, the concrete and sandstone residence pays homage to Lin Yutang’s best-selling book, The Importance of Living.
The five-bedroom, five-bathroom mansion with four-car garage at 25 Beauty Point Rd, Mosman has just hit the market with a $19.8m price guide via Bo Zhang and Michael Coombs of Atlas by LJ Hooker. See full story here.
A Sorrento house listed with its very own Sullivan Bay boat mooring has sailed onto the market with a $4.8m-$5.2m asking price.
The property at 3123 Point Nepean Rd includes a five-bedroom residence and separate pool house featuring an ensuite, sauna, towel room, powder room and ducted heating and cooling.
The home is being sold by JP Dixon’s Caroline Bailey. See full story here.
This 1915 build combines old charm with luxury modern finishes.
Located at 5 Grandview St Naremburn, the five-bedroom home features a 1000 bottle wine cellar with original sandstone, a versatile self-contained two bedroom unit and an expansive loft retreat which can be used as a 6th bedroom.
The resort style pool also features its own cabana.
The home is being sold by David Benjafield from Belle Property Mosman with a $5m price guide. See full story here.
This home in the Adelaide suburb of St Georges offers a tranquil escape from city life.
Featuring four bedrooms, a formal lounge and dining room, a separate living space opening to a covered outdoor area which overlooks the home’s in-ground pool.
The property at 5 Craighill Rd, is being sold with a $2.9 to $3.1m price guide by Ouwens Casserly Adelaide agent Cynthia Sajkunovic. See full story here.
Situated within walking distance to both Easts and Kendalls Beaches, enjoy views of Little Blowhole and Kiama’s iconic lighthouse.
38 Tingira Crescent has lift access, five bedrooms and a private self-contained 2 bedroom apartment on the lower level. Hitting the market with a price guide in the high $3m range it is being sold by The Agency’s Cristian Carvana.
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Originally published as The top 5 best homes of the week
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