Prestige property: Three houses by the sea in Sydney, Gold Coast and Hobart, and a NSW mid-north homestead near beaches

A big property offered on Sydney’s Port Hacking after a century in the one family, a Gold Coast Bali-inspired house, a NSW mid-north coast homestead and a seaside house near Hobart.

31 Turriell Bay Road, Lilli Pilli, Sydney. Tom Gibson’s family have owned the renovated and extended house for more than a century.

NSW

Sydney. 31 Turriell Bay Road,
Lilli Pilli. $5m

There are spectacular views over bushland and Great Turriell Bay from this much-loved home on Sydney’s Port Hacking. Tom Gibson’s family have owned the 2478sq m property for more than a century. The deep waterfront weatherboard home was built in the 1960s and renovated and extended five years ago, creating a four-bedroom oasis. There is a boatshed and floating dock for water pursuits.

QUEENSLAND

Gold Coast. 84 Chainey Avenue, Miami. Auction

84 Chainey Avenue, Miami.

Inspired by the luxury villas of their beloved Bali, Craig and Johanna Adcock have loved life in their architect-designed home. Just 800m to Miami Beach and close to Miami Marketta, the five-bedroom residence has an alfresco dining area surrounded by tropical gardens. Set on 405sq m, the home’s living areas flow to the outdoors and the master bedroom has a private balcony overlooking the pool.

NSW

Mid-north coast. 10 Thomas Place, Pacific Palms. $3m+

10 Thomas Place, Pacific Palms.

Three lakes and seven surf beaches, including the beloved Blueys and Boomerang, are within 12 minutes’ drive of this peaceful retreat. Sugar Creek Orchard is set on 10.94ha in Pacific Palms, with a four-bedroom homestead and a caretaker’s cottage. Five outdoor living areas are perfect for entertaining.

TASMANIA

Sorrell. 57 Carlton River Road, Dodges Ferry. Offers around $1.35m

57 Carlton River Road, Dodges Ferry.

This coastal home was made for entertaining, with a pool, outdoor kitchen and enclosed alfresco dining area, a firepit and its own affectionately named outdoor ‘‘bar’’. The property, set on 2.34ha, has a four-bedroom main residence and a two-bedroom guest unit. The north-facing property has light-filled living areas and a media room. The property is being sold by Danielle Wright.