Home Hunt: What’s hot in property
This masterpiece of organic architecture on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, built in the 1960s, is up for sale priced $2.25 million.
NSW Grandview Drive, Newport
“Hollander House”, a masterpiece of organic architecture on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, was built in the late 1960s, its adventurous floorplan embracing the natural terrain. Whimsical free-flowing spaces weave between levels, opening onto decks offering ocean views. The asymmetrical front door, elliptical walls, curved seating and three bedrooms showcase the innovative use of hand-formed ferro concrete. McGrath, 0424 918 829. $2.25 million
QLD Outlook Crescent, Bardon
“Centurion” unfolds on a 1171sqm green oasis in a coveted Brisbane locale, 20 minutes northwest of the CBD. The horseshoe-shaped atrium frames views of the infinity-edge pool and treetops, an outlook reflected in the opulent materials like timber, stone and glass. The floorplan features voids, skylights, a floating staircase, five ensuited bedrooms and a lavish primary suite. Ray White, 0416 476 480. $8.2 million
VIC Prime Street, Birregurra
This renovated 1950s cottage on 1000sqm in Victoria’s Otways is the epitome of idyllic country living. The open-plan living area features hardwood floors and a fireplace, while the updated kitchen has Smeg appliances and brass tapware. It’s a walk to local cafes and 30 minutes from the Great Ocean Road. Avenue Five, 0400 338 343. $850,000-$910,000
SA Nitschke Road, Krondorf
Set on 1.64ha of rich Barossa land, this 1937-built home offers three bedrooms including a ground floor master suite, formal dining, and a modern kitchen with high gloss timber floors. Luxury features include a cellar, deep verandah, and 130sqm of sheds with an office and workshop. Expansive windows provide satisfying views over the nearby Jacob’s Creek vines. It’s five minutes from the amenities at Tanunda. Homburg RE, 0418 841 349. $2.5 million
TAS Gellibrand Lane, Opossum Bay
Set on a prime piece of waterfront land a 50-minute drive from Hobart, this three-bedroom modern family home offers uninterrupted water views. Designed to take advantage of its orientation, the living areas open onto a timber deck, and the fenced courtyard leads down to a private rocky beach, while a boatshed with a rooftop deck maximises the coastal experience. Peterswald for Property, 0417 486 013. $2.5-$2.9 million
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