Australia’s best properties for sale

This Artarmon family property brings old world glamour into a new age – and includes a hidden room behind a bookcase.

Stafford Road, Artarmon.

NSW Stafford Road, Artarmon

Bold, indulgent and bespoke, this reinvented bungalow on Sydney’s north shore pairs architectural theatre with family functionality. It has four ensuite bedrooms, soaring ceilings, polished concrete floors, a chef’s kitchen and a hidden room behind a pivoting bookcase. The master retreat features peacock-blue panelling, a private bar, two-way dressing room and freestanding tub. Nice touches include a heated pool, an alfresco terrace with barbecue, and 13kW solar. It’s 950m from Artarmon station. Ray White, 0425 231 131. $5.8 million

Stafford Road, Artarmon.

Stafford Road, Artarmon.

QLD Tuckeroo Lane, Eumundi

A double-sided fireplace, cathedral ceilings and panoramic mountain views set the tone for this modernised five-bedroom farmhouse on 2.4ha in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. It marries rustic textures with refined finishes – think artisan tiles, hardwood lintels and timber ceilings, and custom Shaker kitchen cabinetry. The floorplan includes a luxe master suite with two dressing rooms, and a guest wing with private lounge. It’s a 20-minute drive to Noosa. Jackson Jones, 0497 338 395. $3.5 million-plus

Tuckeroo Lane, Eumundi.

WA Ozone Parade, Cottesloe

Only two streets from Perth’s Cottesloe Beach, this five-bedroom property enjoys ocean views to Rottnest Island. Divided into two residences and a separate studio, features include a curved balcony with built-in barbecue, timber and polished concrete floors, vaulted ceilings, a secret wine cellar, a garden framed by full-height glass, and an outdoor cinema. Abel Property, 0404 883 689. About $13 million

Ozone Parade, Cottesloe.

VIC Raith Terrace, Newtown

Built in 1864 and extended in 1881 for Geelong’s nine-time mayor, Raithis a landmark estate set on 1.7ha in a sought-after pocket of the city. Behind its iron-laced verandas and polychromatic brickwork, the five-bedroom home has cathedral ceilings, multiple living zones, a wine cellar, office and kitchen with butler’s pantry. A three-bedroom guesthouse, 25m pool, spa, sauna, gym and two four-car garages complete the offering. McGrath, 0416 164 336. $8.5 – $9.3 million

Raith Terrace, Newtown.

TAS Gravelly Beach Road, Gravelly Beach

A 25-minute drive from Launceston, this property comprises two standout homes. The main residence, Gealach House, has three bedrooms, Tamar River views, underfloor heating, a study and a luxurious kitchen with stone benches and butler’s pantry. Miss Adeline’s Cottage adds vintage charm and two additional bedrooms. Bonuses include a boat and private mooring nearby. Harrisons, 0448 901 661. $1.4-$1.5 million

Gravelly Beach Road, Gravelly Beach.