Home Hunt: amazing properties for sale around Australia

What $8m+ will buy you on the Mornington Peninsula.

Parkes Street, McCrae

VIC Parkes Street, McCrae

Yindyamarra, set beside Arthurs Seat on the Mornington Peninsula, enjoys panoramic views across Port Phillip Bay. The four-bedroom home has a cantilevered pavilion, floor-to-ceiling glazing, a suspended Oblica fireplace and a chef’s kitchen with a concealed scullery and premium appliances. Native gardens and easy access to surrounding bushland create a serene experience. Walking tracks and cafés are nearby, and it’s 90km to Melbourne. Kay & Burton, 0418 446 228. $8-$8.8 million

Augustine Street, Hunters Hill

NSW Augustine Street, Hunters Hill

Marika is a grand 1904 estate in Sydney that’s been transformed for modern living. Framed by manicured gardens and glimpses of the Harbour Bridge, the five-bedroom home has wraparound verandahs, high ceilings, ornate fireplaces and original timber floors. A modern extension flows to an open-plan living area, outdoor kitchen and covered alfresco space. It’s set on 2472sqm with a pool, tennis court and self-contained studio. BresicWhitney, 0402 472 062. $7.5 million

Molonga Terrace, Graceville

QLD Molonga Terrace, Graceville

Set on an 812sqm block fronting the Brisbane River, this newly built home has full-height glass to frame the water views, two outdoor kitchens, a poolside terrace and a bar lounge made for the subtropical climate. The luxe interior features a kitchen with Wolf and Subzero appliances, Esmeralda marble, premium cabinetry and high ceilings. All four bedrooms have walk-in robes and ensuites, and the tiered landscaped garden leads to a firepit and a pontoon. McGrath, 0410 424 749. $5-$5.5 million

Signal Flat Road, Finniss

SA Signal Flat Road, Finniss

Vale House, an 1860s homestead on 68ha, is still held by descendants of the original land grantees. The three-bedroom stone house has 3.5m ceilings, timber floors, leadlight windows, open fireplaces and 21st-century aircon. Infrastructure includes a workshop, outbuildings, solar panels and stock yards, along with a bore and abundant water entitlements from the Finniss River, which is lined with century-old red gums. Adelaide is an hour’s drive away to the north. Southgate, 0438 323 933. $2 million

Manresa Court, Sandy Bay

TAS Manresa Court, Sandy Bay

Bold angles, timber accents and corrugated steel define this cleverly designed home, which follows the contours of its sloping 893sqm block in Hobart’s south. It has four bedrooms, high ceilings and a mezzanine level. Highlight windows, polished concrete floors and a galley kitchen flow through to a light-filled living and a north-facing deck that opens onto a plunge pool. A separate studio with its own bathroom is great for teens or guests. LJ Hooker, 0408 621 856. $1.1 million-plus