Home Hunt: Amazing properties for sale around Australia

Step inside Lo Scoglio, a luxe 8000sqm estate in the Byron Bay hinterland, and an homage to pure Sicilian glamour. Asking price: $20-$22 million

Coopers Shoot Road, Coopers Shoot

NSW Coopers Shoot Road, Coopers Shoot

A glamorous nod to Sicily in the Byron Bay hinterland, Lo Scoglio comprises a four-bedroom main house and self-contained studio set on a 8093sqm block. Built by artisans using age-old techniques, the house features solid stone walls, timber floors, vintage Italian pieces, natural materials and a chef’s kitchen with marble finishes and an Ilve oven. Amenities include a firepit, spa, sauna, yoga deck and ice bath. McGrath, 0457 341 111. $20-$22 million

Coopers Shoot Rd, Byron Bay Picture: Supplied

SA Douglas Street, Parkside

This freestanding sandstone cottage on Adelaide’s city fringe makes clever use of its 220sqm block, with a mezzanine adding space and flexibility. Behind the charming façade are three bedrooms (two with fireplaces), timber floors, high ceilings and elegant archways. An open-plan kitchen and meals area connects to a private courtyard, while a separate lounge offers a quiet retreat. Belle Property, 0411 221 893. $1 million

Douglas Street, Parkside

VIC Griffiths Street, Port Fairy

The silvered timber cladding of this striking Great Ocean Road beach house is designed to weather naturally and meld into its tea-tree surrounds. Framing the Shipwreck Coast views from every angle, the floorplan is split into morning and evening zones; it includes four bedrooms, multiple living areas and a top-floor master retreat with 360-degree views. Harris + Wood, 0439 219 216. $5.5-$6 million

Griffiths Street, Port Fairy

WA Davies Road, Kalgan

North-east of Albany on 7.49ha, Gomm Cottage is a 1906-built homestead with dormer windows, a corrugated roof and a real country feel. Inside are four bedrooms, multiple living zones and a timber-lined kitchen anchored by hardwood floors and a modern extension. A two-bedroom cabin adds scope for guests or income. There’s a shearing shed, orchard, raised vegie beds and a dam. Views stretch to the Porongurups and it’s 3.5km from Great Southern Grammar. First National, 0437 308 533. $1.5 million

Davies Road, Kalgan

TAS Arthurs Lake Road, Arthurs Lake

Occupying 27ha in Tasmania’s central highlands, this property sits lightly in the landscape with total privacy and direct lake access. The main home has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and sunlit living zones opening to decks, while a separate two-bedroom cottage suits guests or family. One hour from Launceston Airport, it’s a high-spec retreat ideal for fly-fishers and lovers of solitude. Elders, 0400 813 033. $2-$2.5 million

Arthurs Lake Road, Arthurs Lake