Home Hunt: Amazing properties for sale around Australia

Stoke House (1887) is one of Tasmania’s grandest mansions, with nine bedrooms, 9m ceilings and a ballroom for 100 guests. And the price may surprise you...

Stoke Street, New Town

TAS Stoke Street, New Town

Built in 1887 and set among 4408sqm of botanical gardens, Stoke House in Hobart is one of Tasmania’s grandest mansions. The Gothic Revival home’s grand entrance hall, with its soaring 9m ceilings, sets the tone for the property’s vast proportions, including a ballroom that can host 100 guests, multiple living spaces, nine bedrooms – including an adjoining two-bedroom flat – and six bathrooms. EIS Property, 0409 125 132. $5.5 million-plus

Coolamon Scenic Drive, Coorabell

NSW Coolamon Scenic Drive, Coorabell

Occupying the high point on its 29ha block, this Northern Rivers home has 270-degree coastal views stretching from Cape Byron Lighthouse to the Nightcap Range. It has four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a north-facing living room and expansive terraces. Bedroom wings flank the open-plan living area, with outdoor spaces sheltered from prevailing winds. Features include French oak floors, an infinity pool, fireplace, 32kW solar system, water tanks and a spring-fed dam. McGrath, 0448 301 111. $12.5-$13.5 million

Murphy Street, Port Douglas

QLD Murphy Street, Port Douglas

Built from red cedar with cypress pine floors, the original 1878 Port Douglas School House showcases classic period details including 5m ceilings in the lounge and dining room, and French doors opening onto 3m-wide verandas. Faithfully restored and updated over the years, it’s set on a 1181sqm block amid tropical gardens, a 10-minute walk from Four Mile Beach, cafes and shops. Property Now, 0412 200 572. $2.5 million-plus

Pelsart Street, Red Hill

ACT Pelsart Street, Red Hill

A showcase of contemporary elegance, this newly built home in Canberra spans two levels on an 878sqm block. It has five bedrooms, including a secluded master suite with city views, and an open-plan kitchen leading to indoor and outdoor living areas. Highlights include a heated pool, a covered alfresco with a barbecue, hydronic heating and automated blinds. Belle Property, 0412 997 894. $4.75 million-plus.

Glen Devon Road, Mount Pleasant

SA Glen Devon Road, Mount Pleasant

Lansdown Homestead is a restored 1860s bluestone villa that blends historic features with modern comforts. The five-bedroom home has three living spaces, a grand foyer staircase originally from the NSW Art Museum, a kitchen equipped with high-end appliances, and formal gardens with an orchard. There’s potential to convert the stone servants’ quarters into a studio or B&B. It’s a 70km drive north-east of Adelaide CBD. Williams Luxury, 0411 555 774. $3.2 million-plus