Home Hunt: amazing properties for sale around Australia

Six-bedroom Halloween (c.1854), a walk from the MCG, takes luxue to a new level. Asking price: $17.5-18.5 million

Hotham Street, East Melbourne

VIC Hotham Street, East Melbourne

Six-bedroom Halloween (c.1854) is within walking distance of the MCG, Fitzroy Gardens and the CBD. Set across four levels, the interiors have herringbone floors and a stylish monochrome palette. A sculptural marble kitchen anchors the living space, while lifestyle features include a wellness centre, rooftop spa, wine tasting room, home cinema, cigar lounge and eight-car basement garaging. Marshall White, 0418 537 973. $17.5-$18.5 million

Hotham Street, East Melbourne. Photo: Supplied

Blair Athol Road, Inverell

NSW Blair Athol Road, Inverell

Blair Athol is a storybook estate set on 21.85ha outside Inverell in northern NSW. Designed in 1904 by Herbert E. Ross, the heritage-listed manor with a bunya pine-lined driveway has an impressive presence. Inside, pressed metal ceilings, leadlight windows and a grand mahogany staircase set a Downton Abbey-style tone for a home that’s rich in history. It has up to nine bedrooms, six bathrooms and heritage gardens, plus a Roman-inspired wellness centre, coach house and stables. LJ Hooker, 0488 999 365. $3 million-plus

Hollett Road, Noosaville

QLD Hollett Road, Noosaville

Polished yet practical, this modern four-bedroom farmhouse on 1.2ha is built for entertaining, with herringbone floors, coffered ceilings and a grand kitchen with butler’s pantry. There’s a media room, wine cellar, alfresco zone with pizza oven, and guest quarters with a private bar. Outside, it’s like a Hamptons resort with a 15m pool, spa and floodlit tennis court. It’s 10 minutes to the Noosa River, and 15 minutes to the beach and Noosa Heads’ Hastings Street. Estell & Co, 0416 755 147. $8 million

Purnong Road, Mannum

SA Purnong Road, Mannum

Set on 3.7ha fronting the Murray River, this modern retreat comprises two residences, a private boat ramp/pontoon and sweeping water views. The main home offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a spa ensuite, fireplace and stone kitchen with walk-in pantry; the second lodge has two bedrooms and three bathrooms. Extras include extensive storage, a shed with custom mezzanine office, lush lawns, rainwater tanks and a water licence. Adelaide is an hour away, and Mannum is 14km upstream. Ray White, 0417 880 371. $4.15 million

Nicholls Rivulet Road, Nicholls Rivulet

TAS Nicholls Rivulet Road, Nicholls Rivulet

Clad in Colorbond and Corten steel, this Huon Valley home features vaulted ceilings, polished concrete floors and an expansive open-plan layout. Set on a 4.1ha bush block, it has three bedrooms (including a parents’ retreat), a custom study, double glazing, a large rear deck, Colorbond garage/workshop and a chicken coop. It’s 10 minutes to Cygnet, and 40 minutes to Hobart. View Hobart, 0407 444 679. $1.295 million-plus