Home Hunt: Amazing properties for sale around Australia

This luxe five-bedroom beach house in Byron Bay by architect Peter Stutchbury is on the market for $17.75-$18 million.

Brownell Drive, Byron Bay

by Michelle Singer

NSW Brownell Drive, Byron Bay

Acclaimed architect Peter Stutchbury’s The Wing House features a dramatic 27.5m wing-shaped roof and an innovative mix of steel, timber, concrete and glass across two levels. The five-bedroom luxe beach house has a 22m lap pool, terraced gardens and interconnected timber rooms with 7m-high curved ceilings. Set on 803sqm with views of the Byron Bay Lighthouse, it’s metres from Wategos Beach. Byron Bay Real Estate Agency, 0417 780 795. $17.75-$18 million

Oceana Terrace, Manly

QLD Oceana Terrace, Manly

Set on Brisbane’s bayside, this four-bedroom home showcases natural materials and features high ceilings and views of Manly Boat Harbour. It has a suspended 15m pool, a cook’s kitchen with marble finishes, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow to a spotted gum alfresco area with a full outdoor kitchen. Additional highlights include a three-car garage, Moroccan tiling, custom joinery, skylights, ducted aircon, a customised home office and a gym. Place New Farm, 0488 355 553. $5 million-plus

Blowhole Road, Eaglehawk Neck

TAS Blowhole Road, Eaglehawk Neck

A literal home among the gumtrees, this two-bedroom retreat on 1,744sqm brings industrial design to its coastal surroundings. Elevated on steel posts, it has exposed steel framing, timber-clad interiors and masses of windows capturing water views. A wraparound deck delivers grown-up treehouse vibes, while a freestanding wood fire offers year-round comfort. It’s a short walk from the beach. The Agency, 0418 660 388. $1.05 million-plus

Kalgoorlie Street, Mount Hawthorn

WA Kalgoorlie Street, Mount Hawthorn

The Sweep House in Perth reimagines mid-century Brutalism, Art Deco and Mediterranean design with playful textures, flowing curves and natural materials. It has four bedrooms, four bathrooms and two cool showpieces: a sculptural spiral staircase and a 1970s-inspired sunken living room. A minimalist kitchen with custom cabinetry and curved island bench flows to an alfresco area with a pool, daybed, Pilates studio and sauna. Crowning the design is a rooftop garden with city skyline views. White Fox, 0423 490 856. $3 million-plus

Astley Place, Garran

ACT Astley Place, Garran

A classic example of mid-century architecture, this four-bedroom Canberra home has low-profile concrete block walls, timber cladding, bespoke joinery and full-height glazing; its standout element is a 1.7m-high plate glass wall supported by cantilevered timber and steel rods, which frames views of the Brindabellas. It’s set on a 888sqm block near schools, shops and Canberra Hospital. Belle Property, 0402 082 886. $1.7 million-plus