Is this Australia’s ultimate seachange home?

Thinking of a seachange? $4 million will buy you this Palm Springs-style home just over an hour’s drive south of Sydney, set on 1500sqm with breathtaking ocean views.

Treetop Glen, Thirroul

NSW Treetop Glen, Thirroul

Palm Springs meets the Illawarra coastline, 75 minutes’ drive south of Sydney, with this striking mid-century property. The three-bedroom home makes the most of its 1,500sqm escarpment position, with oversized glazing taking in breathtaking ocean views. It has a sunken living area, a state-of-the-art Miele-equipped kitchen with central island and sleek cabinetry, a generous master suite, updated bathrooms, a rear deck and sauna. McGrath, 0488 443 174. $4 million

Akuna Lane, Cooran

QLD Akuna Lane, Cooran

The ”Old Schoolhouse” was relocated to this 9.3ha block in the Noosa hinterland seven years ago and rebuilt as a modern lifestyle home with VJ walls, ornate cornices and heritage fittings. The main four-bedroom residence includes a parents’ retreat and an office. French doors open onto a verandah, pool, landscaped gardens and paddocks. It’s a half-hour drive to Noosa. Marg Cochrane Property, 0439 989 982. $2 million-plus

Batman Street, Braddon

ACT Batman Street, Braddon

This new four-bedroom home sits on a 541sqm block just eight minutes’ walk from Canberra’s CBD. North-facing, with sun-filled views over the pool, it has double-glazing, a 6.6kW solar system and a deluxe kitchen with an Elba blue marble island bench, clay pendant lights, custom joinery, Smeg appliances and brushed rose gold tapware. There’s also a study and a media room. HIVE Property, 0437 799 234. $3.295 million-plus

Cygnet Court, Glenelg

SA Cygnet Court, Glenelg

This palatial property in Adelaide has two private marina berths, a 12m heated lap pool, a sauna and a wine cellar. An eight-person lift or floating staircase provide access to all three levels, with panoramic views over the CBD and beyond. It has five bedrooms, floor-to-ceiling windows, six marble bathrooms, custom cabinetry, a complete set of Miele kitchen appliances, a five-car garage and a private pontoon, all on 660sqm. Booth Real Estate, 0413 000 887. $5.5-$6 million

Evans Street, Invermay

TAS Evans Street, Invermay

This two-bedroom Federation home on Launceston’s city fringe has been tastefully renovated. The open-plan living and kitchen area showcase original cedar doors and windows, and the kitchen has granite benchtops, European appliances and a butler’s pantry. The home has solar panels, and the layout is flexible with an office, central bathroom and established garden with fruit trees. The Agency, 0419 386 945. $635,000-plus