Home Hunt: amazing properties for sale around Australia

The Glass House is one of three striking buildings comprising Triptych, a 40ha estate on the Tasman Peninsula that’s on the market for $3.5 million-plus

The Glass House at Grooms Hill Road, Koonya

TAS Grooms Hill Road, Koonya

Triptych, a 40ha estate on the Tasman Peninsula, comprises three buildings: the Glass House (above), the 35m-long cantilevered Blunt House (below), and a standalone installation known as The Folly. The Blunt House features mirrored joinery, black laminated cabinetry and a concrete entry tunnel that opens to panoramic views of Norfolk Bay. Across the estate are four bedrooms, three bathrooms and two kitchens. It’s 90 minutes’ drive from Hobart, and close to beaches and walking trails. The Agency Hobart, 0418 660 388. $3.5 million-plus

Watson Street, Camp Hill

QLD Watson Street, Camp Hill

Solid concrete forms, natural finishes and passive design are the hallmarks of this five-bedroom home, set on an elevated corner block with Brisbane city views. It has floor-to-ceiling sliders and skylights for maximum light and breeze, and a Miele kitchen that connects to the alfresco zone, lawn and pool. There’s a wellness area with a sauna, an office, a study and a three-car garage; the main suite has a balcony, dressing room and skylit ensuite. Place, 0438 457 599. $5 million-plus

Phoenix Crescent, Port Macquarie

NSW Phoenix Crescent, Port Macquarie

Framed by rainforest and within walking distance of Lighthouse Beach, this home on NSW’s Mid North Coast offers resort-style living. Five bedrooms open to the outdoors, including a master with balcony access and a self-contained retreat with its own entry. It has a fireplace lounge, a study, a rumpus room and a lap pool. Located in a cul-de-sac on 1265sqm, it’s close to schools, cafes and the surf. Percival, 0404 466 500. $2.4 million

Mugga Way, Red Hill

ACT Mugga Way, Red Hill

Built in 1980, this Canberra home channels Brutalist influences with oversized volumes, structural expression and a confident material palette. Set on a 2,804sqm block with direct access to Red Hill Nature Reserve, it has six bedrooms and six bathrooms, slate floors, exposed Oregon beams and timber-framed glazing; the dramatic living zone features a sunken lounge, bar and soaring clerestory windows. HIVE Property, 0450 566 150. $6 million-plus

Ballan-Daylesford Road, Daylesford

VIC Ballan-Daylesford Road, Daylesford

A Federation cottage reimagined for modern life, this three-bedroom home in Victoria’s spa country has high ceilings, an Insta-worthy French Provincial kitchen and a master suite with ensuite. There’s new plumbing, electrics and insulation, plus a fireplace. It’s set on a 744sqm block with rainwater tanks, moments from Daylesford’s amenities. Belle Property, 0459 982 135. $800,000