Grand Cronulla home showcases best of Sydney living

This grand Cronulla family home showcases the allure of Sydney’s Sutherland shire, where Emerald City waterfront living is still within reach.

12 Dodson Ave, Cronulla, NSW.

NSW Dodson Ave, Cronulla

Designed for grand-scale family living and entertaining, “Zephyr” has opulent interiors and water views over Gunnamatta Bay in the Sutherland Shire, south of Sydney. The interior features a palette of white and creams, Venetian plastered walls, Viola marble, herringbone oak floors and arched windows. There’s a heated pool, balconies with natural stone surfaces, and four bedrooms with ensuites and underfloor heating. It’s 1.1km to Cronulla Station, shops and the beach. Highland Group, 0401 059 310. $8.5 million

Kathleen Street, Cottesloe, WA.

WA Kathleen Street, Cottesloe

A dreamy blend of heritage and modern living, this 1908 bungalow has been architecturally transformed into a five-bedroom family home featuring original ceiling roses, stained-glass windows and heritage fireplaces, jarrah floors, a stone kitchen, solar panels and a Sonos home speaker system. It has a heated pool, a deck and lush lawns, all set on a 928 sqm block. William Porteous Properties, 0423 557 438. About $6.5 million

Park Street, Bittern, Victoria.

VIC Park Street, Bittern

This three-bedroom cottage on the Mornington Peninsula has vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, an open-plan kitchen with walk-in pantry, a dining and living space with timber accents, and a woodfire. French doors open to a paved courtyard and 1011 sqm of lush gardens. Schools, shops, beaches and the Bittern Coastal Wetlands Boardwalk are all within 5km. The Agency, 0408 991 855. $800,000-$880,000

16 Clyde St, Parkside, SA.

SA Clyde Street, Parkside

Built in 2021, this three-bedroom home in Adelaide’s inner south exemplifies modern design and sophistication. Beyond the brick facade is an open-plan hub with industrial-chic polished concrete floors, a master wing and a central main bathroom. Luxe features include a 1500-bottle wine room, suspended wood heater and European kitchen appliances. A loft-style second level is the ideal spot for a home office. Belle Property, 0411 221 893. $2-$2.2 million

Channel Highway, Kettering, TAS.

TAS Channel Highway, Kettering

Set on an elevated headland 30 minutes’ drive south of Hobart, with panoramic views of Bruny Island and D’Entrecasteaux Channel, “Trial Bay House” has a dual-winged design that integrates the home with its 17ha grounds. It has four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a stainless steel and timber kitchen, and a second living area. Infrastructure includes dams, solar power and a jetty. First National, 0400 339 054. $7.9 million-plus