Home Hunt: Elegant Queenslander reimagined for 21st century

From an elegant Queenslander reimagined for 21st-century living to a luxe four-bedroom spread in Canberra.

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QLD Kent Road, Kalinga

An elegant Queenslander reimagined for 21st-century living, this family-friendly home in Brisbane’s north is less than 10km from the CBD and airport. On an 810sqm block, it has five-bedrooms, multiple living areas including a games room, an outdoor terrace, barbecue and pool. VJ panelling, leadlighting, pressed-metal ceilings and timber floors pay homage to the original character. Sotheby’s, 0407 034 803. About $2.1m

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NSW The Avenue, Lorn

On the northern fringe of Maitland, 175km up the M1 from Sydney, this early 1900s home combines modern elegance with Federation features such as leadlight windows and decorative plasterwork. The roof, wiring and two bathrooms are new, as is the open-plan kitchen, dining and family room. Stacker doors open onto wide verandas and a rear entertainment deck, with lawn, mature trees and a double carport beyond. The Agency, 0429 139 260. $970,000

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ACT Carrington Street, Deakin

Calcutta marble, designer appliances, polished concrete and American oak floors feature in this four-bedroom Canberra home close to shops, schools and walking trails. The luxe spread includes ducted aircon, gas fireplaces, home automation and security, and an all-weather terrace and cabana overlooking the heated pool. HIVE Canberra, 0408 218 179. $3.5m

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TAS Sommers Bay Road, Murdunna

This three-bedroom home makes the most of its 3500sqm block on King George Sound, an hour’s drive south-east of Hobart. There are water views from the dining, kitchen and living area opening to a wraparound deck, and boaties will appreciate the dual carport and proximity to the public jetty and ramp. Beaches are within 10-minute drive. Kate Storey Realty, 0427 532 000. $1.1m-plus