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A former church with coffee plantation and orchards.

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QLD Barrs Road, Glass House Mountains

This unique seven-bedroom Sunshine Coast hinterland property nestles among Balinese-style gardens, a 300-bush coffee plantation and orchards. A timber-lined 1890s church forms the main residence, with extra accommodation in two vintage train carriages and two bungalows linked by an undercover deck. Brisbane is an hour away. McGrath, 0415 304 127. $1.6-1.8m

Forresters Beach.

NSW Forresters Beach Road, Forresters Beach

Sublime ocean views come courtesy of the floor-to-ceiling glass in this four-bedroom concrete beachhouse overlooking the renowned surf break Banzai, 90km north of Sydney. Spread over three levels, it has a rooftop terrace and spa, high raked ceilings, aircon and underfloor heating, C-Bus home automation, garaging for four cars and landscaped gardens. McGrath, 0419 786 539. $3.2-3.5m

Malvern East.

VIC Kingston Street, Malvern East

Opposite a park 10km from Melbourne’s CBD, this updated four-bedroom 1912 residence by Federation architects Beverley Ussher and Henry Kemp showcases their signature use of red bricks, terracotta tiles and casement windows. Floor-to-ceiling windows overlook the Edna Walling-designed garden. Marshall White, 0417 352 774. $7.85m

Spreyton.

TAS Mersey Main Road, Spreyton

In an apple-growing town on the doorstep of Devonport, this renovated three-bedroom cottage has a modern kitchen but retains character features in the bedrooms and lounge with open fireplace. On 3000sqm, it includes an undercover entertainment area, gazebo, garage and shed. One Agency Collins, 0400 577 660. $549,000

Stepney.

SA Battams Street, Stepney

Less than 5km from central Adelaide and close to sought-after schools and chic cafes, this 1890s sandstone cottage has been transformed into a modern three-bedroom family home. Its past is visible in the timber stairs, exposed brickwork, bullnose veranda and central hallway; new features include an open-plan living area, concrete floors, Essastone kitchen benches and entertainment deck. Harris RE, 0406 760 537. $880,000

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