Home Hunt: Amazing properties for sale around Australia

The lawn of this three-bedroom house in Port Fairy rolls directly into the sand dunes. Asking price, $3.8-$4.1 million.

Griffiths Street, Port Fairy

VIC Griffiths Street, Port Fairy

Fronting the sands ofEast Beach, this mid-century three-bedroom home blends crisp interiors with uninterrupted ocean views. Polished hardwood floors and soft tones frame the sunlit open-plan living zone, with double glazing and a wood fire ensuring comfort in all seasons. The living area flows to a sheltered deck and lawn that rolls directly into the sand dunes. Charles Stewart, 0407 600 767. $3.8-$4.1 million

Lacey Lane, Yandina

QLD Lacey Lane, Yandina

Tyne Meadows brings a refined, modern-lodge aesthetic to 12.5ha of the Sunshine Coast hinterland, 30 minutes’ drive from Noosa. The main four-bedroom residence pairs basalt, burnished concrete and exposed timber trusses; it has a study and a 72 sqm basement retreat complete with a wine cellar and bar. A wet-edge pool, spa and firepit terrace extend the living zones outdoors. With a five-bedroom “shed house”, self-contained tiny home and 10 paddocks, it’s fit for farming or as a private retreat. Zed Real Estate, 0421 944 820. $8 million-plus

Ridge Street, South Perth

WA Ridge Street, South Perth

Spread across four levels on a 1017 sqm block 5km from Perth’s CBD, this Mediterranean-inspired home with its stucco exteriors and terracotta tiles is perfect for a growing family. The layout includes five bedrooms, a self-contained studio, multiple living zones, a gourmet kitchen with scullery, and a grand master suite with a Juliet balcony. Entertaining is made easy thanks to the pool, alfresco area, games room and expansive gardens. Bellcourt Property, 0498 720 009. $4-$4.5 million

Princes Ave, Crafers West

SA Princes Ave, Crafers West

Built in 1994 with a nod to the region’s historic stone homes, this dual-living property is set on a low-maintenance 895 sqm bush block 15 minutes’ drive from central Adelaide. The main home has four bedrooms and two light-filled living areas across split levels, each with its own kitchen and leafy outlook. A self-contained two-storey apartment is currently operating as an Airbnb. With 6.6kW solar, off-street parking and easy access to schools, it’s family- and investor-friendly. Toop + Toop, 0413 335 706. $1.1-$1.2 million

Linden Road, Primrose Sands

TAS Linden Road, Primrose Sands

Driftwood is rich in soul and Tassie coastal character. Polished timber floors and Huon pine benchtops sit beneath a pitched corrugated iron roof, with layered textures that bring warmth to the two-bedroom layout. A wall of glazing captures water views, while foldback windows connect the kitchen to a silvered timber deck and steps that lead to a gravel firepit garden above the shoreline. Hobart Airport is a 30-minute drive away. Peterswald, 0448 544 100. $750,000-plus