Home Hunt: What’s hot in property
Take a look at this four-bedroom architectural beauty in Perth, with panoramic views of the Swan River and a 10m infinity pool.
WA Blackwall Reach Pde, Bicton
Perched on Bicton’s Blackwall Reach, 16km from Perth’s CBD, this four-bedroom masterpiece by Hillam Architects comprises five split-levels that rise above a limestone base, offering privacy and panoramic views of the Swan River. A spiral staircase leads to cantilevered living areas, off which is a louvred pergola and 10m infinity pool. The kitchen features a marble sculpted island, scullery and Miele appliances, while the top floor master suite has floor-to-ceiling windows. Yard Property, 0417 881 772. $9-$10 million
VIC Mulcahys Road, Trentham
Reimagined as a luxe country escape, this former miner’s cottage is at one with its botanical surroundings in Hepburn Shire, 75 minutes north-west of Melbourne . A state-of-the-art kitchen sits under sky-lit vaulted ceilings, with custom-built cabinetry and a walk-in pantry.
Bi-fold glass doors open to an alfresco oasis, while French Oak floors inject warmth to the living room. It has three bedrooms, double glazing, solar power – and 2100sqm of exquisite gardens. McQueen Real Estate, 0417 116 657. $2.6-$2.8 million
QLD Felton Clifton Road, Nobby
This classic Queenslander is set on 33ha of lush Darling Downs land halfway between Toowoomba and Warwick. Original highlights include high ceilings, polished hoop pine floors and stained glass windows. It has four bedrooms, a well-appointed kitchen with Miele oven and a formal dining and living room with fireplace, all of which open onto the verandah. Additional highlights include a cocktail bar, pool, life-sized chess set and a barn. Harrigan Real Estate, 04000 43 426. $1.75 million-plus
SA Dingley Dell Road, Port Macdonnell
Set on 43.2ha near Port Macdonnell, South Australia’s most southerly town, “Ingleside” is a grazing estate anchored by a homestead built from solid WA limestone. The floorplan centres around an open-plan living area with slow combustion wood fire, country kitchen and four bedrooms. The wrap-around verandah incorporates a covered outdoor entertainment space. Ray White, 0438 883 992. $3 million-plus
TAS New Town Road, New Town
“Bendalls” epitomises Hobart’s 19th-century architecture. A restoration in 2003 preserved the original ornate fireplaces, high ceilings, doorbell, timber fretwork and joinery. The versatile floorplan includes formal living spaces and five bedrooms, while the 625sqm block comes with a lush garden and fruit trees. Schools and public transport are on its doorstep and it’s minutes to the CBD. EIS Property, 0409 125 132. $950,000-plus
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