Prestige property: choice of harbour or alpine views or city heritage
The city skyline and a stretch of harbour are on spectacular display from a five-bedroom house, one of a varied selection of four.
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Sydney. 16 Wybalena Road, Hunters Hill. $10m-$11m
The city skyline and a stretch of harbour, taking in the Gladesville Bridge, are on spectacular display from the rear of this five-bedroom home. Set on 1201sq m, the four-storey residence has a covered alfresco terrace leading out from the family living space on the second floor.
The master bedroom has a private terrace to take in those beautiful views. There is a pool, gym and home theatre. The property is being sold by David Zheng.
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Sydney. 14 Olympia Road, Naremburn. $3.5m-$3.85m
This Californian bungalow was built in 1928 and has had only two owners in that time. Helene and Stephen Kemp have lived here for 26 years and love the character of their home and its private garden sanctuary. The four-bedroom residence is brick on sandstone and has ornate ceilings, leadlight windows and polished floorboards. Large glass doors open the family living space to a timber entertaining deck overlooking the pretty back garden.
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Melbourne. 12 Gurner Street, St Kilda. $3m-$3.3m
This Hawthorn brick Victorian has been stylishly renovated by its designer vendors, to create an elegant family home. Kate and Steve Compton, owners of Arredo Design, bought the four-bedroom residence in 2016. The master bedroom has a beautiful bay window, while the living space has a cathedral ceiling, exposed brick wall and feature fireplace. Built in 1891, the property occupies 507sq m close to Fitzroy and Acland streets.
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Alpine Shire. 43 Ranch Road, Tawonga South. $2.2m-$2.4m
The snow-capped peaks of Mount Bogong and Falls Creek are on display from this much-loved family home. And the warmer months offer botanical delights in the curated garden, with bluebells, tulips, daffodils and oaks inoculated with truffles. Kent Scott has spent 20 years creating his European-inspired property, set on 2.09ha. The main homestead offers four bedrooms and there are also two luxury spa chalets, which are sought after in snow season. Mount Beauty is 10 minutes away by car.