Home Hunt: amazing properties for sale around Australia

Imagine sitting in your front room and looking out to this view. At Mona Vale on Sydney’s Northern Beaches this absolute beachfront sanctuary captures the imagination.

Surfview Road, Mona Vale

NSW Surfview Road, Mona Vale

Lush lawn meets the shoreline at this absolute beachfront sanctuary in one of the most enviable positions on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Taking full advantage of its position, the glass-wrapped interiors, central courtyard, free-flowing open-plan spaces and silvered timber deck reflect an understated modern coastal design. It has a stainless-steel kitchen with Gaggenau appliances, a rumpus room with a daybed, and a sauna/spa. McGrath, 0421 272 692. $10 million

Beckmans Road, Tewantin

QLD Beckmans Road, Tewantin

Inspired by ancient Chinese architecture, this five-bedroom home, 20 minutes from Noosa’s main beach, unfolds across a series of pavilions around a tranquil water court. Raked ceilings, polished concrete floors and glass walls create light-filled spaces with seamless indoor-outdoor flow. A 25m pool anchors the 3000sqm landscaped recreation space, complemented by a pool house, irrigation and Control4 Smart Home technology. Link Properties Australia, 0406 098 704. $16.5-$18 million

Mollison Street, Malmsbury

VIC Mollison Street, Malmsbury

This beautifully preserved 1950s home, set among 1,853sqm of lush grounds, features an original triple-fronted façade and a stylish interior of dark timber floors, vibrant wall colours and ornate ceilings. It has three bedrooms, a study and a country kitchen with hardwood benches and French doors opening to a deck. It’s a 70-minute drive to Melbourne. Broadhurst, 0488 300 900. $980,000-$1.07 million

Broome Street, Cottesloe

WA Broome Street, Cottesloe

This four-bedroom home in one of Perth’s premium beachside suburbs maximises its 615sqm block with floor-to-ceiling glass walls and landscaped gardens. The designer kitchen features a Gaggenau oven and teppanyaki plate, complemented by a timber breakfast bar, solid American oak finishes, copper roofing and double-glazed glass for a comprehensive premium feel. Luxe features include underfloor heating, electric windows, ducted vacuum and a Tesla fast charger. Belle Property Cottesloe, 0419 099 243. $7 million-plus

Moore Street, Westbury

TAS Moore Street, Westbury

Set on nearly 8,000sqm just outside Launceston, this four-bedroom home has polished concrete floors, cathedral ceilings, charcoal-hued walls and a granite-topped country kitchen with a butler’s pantry. A formal lounge makes the most of the rural views, as does the primary suite and guest wing. Outside, paddocks, garages, a workshop, solar panels and a fully equipped alfresco area add to the luxe factor. McGrath, 0447 788 335. $2.3-$2.6 million