Home Hunt: Amazing properties for sale around Australia

On the market for the first time in 50 years, this 1970s home at Port Fairy on the Great Ocean Road has private beach access, expansive water views – and a 763sqm vacant lot next door.

Griffiths Street, Port Fairy

by Michelle Singer

VIC Griffiths Street, Port Fairy

On the market for the first time in 50 years, this 1970s home on the Great Ocean Road has private access to East Beach and expansive water views. It has four bedrooms, including an upstairs master suite with a living area and ensuite. A semi self-contained suite adds to the versatility, as does the adjacent 763sqm vacant lot, available separately. Charles Stewart, 0407 600 767. $5.5- $5.8 million

Long Street, Strathfield

NSW Long Street, Strathfield

The five luxurious ensuite bedrooms in this family home, 15km west of Sydney’s CBD, offer hotel-grade comfort. High-end interiors include a custom kitchen with black Tesrol cabinetry, stone benches, AEG appliances and a cool room, while a billiard room, basketball court and heated pool complement the entertainment terrace, complete with cooking station, fans, heaters and an automatic weather shield. Other advanced tech includes Daikin climate control, a Sonos sound system and 4K CCTV. McGrath, 0404 414 533. $7.9 million

Shannan Place, Kenmore Hills

QLD Shannan Place, Kenmore Hills

A bush-like sanctuary 15km from Brisbane’s CBD, this modern home with cathedral ceilings sits on a 2,789sqm block. An open-plan living area that flows seamlessly onto a timber deck forms the heart of the home. It has six bedrooms, all with built-in robes, plus aircon, a solar system and a double garage. Outside, a magnesium pool and half basketball court bring a resort-style feel. Place Paddington, 0409 050 950. About $3 million

Channel Highway, Gardners Bay

TAS Channel Highway, Gardners Bay

This renovated late 19th-century farmhouse, set on a 5,261sqm private peninsula, is 55 minutes’ drive south of Hobart and 10 minutes from the cafes, pubs and IGA at Cygnet. It has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, an office, heaps of storage and a bunkhouse, with an open-plan living, dining and kitchen area opening onto a big deck, with a hot tub and sauna nearby. The Agency, 0418 660 388. $2 million-plus

Murray Street, Tanunda

SA Murray Street, Tanunda

Freshly renovated, this classic 1940s Barossa Valley home is conveniently located on the doorstep of the town’s amenities. It has four bedrooms, a formal dining room, restored timber floors, high ceilings and a combustion fireplace. The sleek white kitchen, featuring Essastone benchtops and a walk-in pantry, opens into the family room. Outside, 1,278sqm of landscaped gardens frame an alfresco dining area under a cedar ash tree. Homburg, 0402 075 912. $1 million