Home Hunt: amazing properties for sale around Australia

This three-bedroom oceanfront sanctuary is set on 1058sqm with direct access to pristine beaches and walking trails. Aksing price, $990,000-plus.

Gardiner Street, Arthur River

TAS Gardiner Street, Arthur River

With the Southern Ocean at its doorstep, “Drift” is a three-bedroom sanctuary set within the Tarkine Conservation Area. The home offers direct access to pristine beaches and walking trails, while its open-plan layout, double-glazed picture windows and expansive front deck all centre on the mesmerising ocean views. It’s all set on a fully fenced 1,058sqm block, five minutes from local shops. Roberts RE, 0428 602 305. $990,000-plus

Clarence Street Wallalong

NSW Clarence Street, Wallalong

Inspired by French Provincial style, this Hunter Valley homestead features Versailles-like ornate ceilings, bespoke wallpaper and grand vintage details. It has four bedrooms, elegant formal living and dining areas, and a kitchen with Caesarstone benchtops and ornate lighting. At the front of the estate, the converted 1888 Wallalong School House offers four extra bedrooms. A French-style barn and serene gardens complete the package. The Agency, 0429 139 260. $2.2-$2.3 million

Chapel Place, Prevelly

WA Chapel Place, Prevelly

The Roozen Residence is an award-winning Margaret River beach house with a weathered copper exterior, terrazzo concrete and blackbutt timber flooring. Set on 2,277sqm, the home’s standout feature is the living room, framed by retractable glass doors, that extends out and connects to a deck for glorious ocean views. The rest of the house contains three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a galley-style kitchen with island bench, ducted aircon, and heaps of storage. It’s a 400m walk to the laid-back surf village. The Agency, 0401 048 388. $3.975 million-plus

King St, Flinders

VIC King Street, Flinders

Honouring the Mornington Peninsula’s farming roots, this five-bedroom home offers a modern take on farmhouse living. Set on 1,605sqm of Eckersley-designed gardens, the interiors feature high ceilings, double glazing, underfloor heating and a palette of stone and oak. The open-plan layout includes a lounge with a fireplace and a kitchen with stone benchtops
and a butler’s pantry. Buxton, 0411 843 913. $4.5-$4.95 million

Milan Terrace, Stirling

SA Milan Terrace, Stirling

This expansive Hamptons-style home in the Adelaide Hills spans 900sqm across 4,437sqm of landscaped grounds. It features a grand gallery foyer and a chef’s kitchen with a 5m stone island, Aga oven and butler’s wing. Four bedrooms open to garden-view verandahs, while the master suite offers dual walk-in robes. A 1,000-bottle wine cellar, internal lift, double glazing and underfloor heating add comfort, while a six-car garage, solar power and space for a pool or tennis court are handy extras. Williams RE, 0411 555 774. $4.8 million-plus