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Carnarvon is a modernist beauty on the Mornington Peninsula, set among 6,500sqm of park-like gardens with sweeping water views. Price? A cool $20 million.
VIC Foote Street, Dromana
Carnarvon is a modernist Mornington Peninsula waterfront estate, set among 6,500sqm of park-like gardens with sweeping views of Port Phillip Bay. The 1960s design features exposed granite and glass walls, with three bedrooms, a Miele-equipped kitchen and a ”seaview” room that opens onto a wraparound deck. An office and self-contained one-bedroom unit are on the ground level. Marshall White, 0418 336 234. $20 million
QLD Monarch Road, Carters Ridge
Positioned at the end of a quiet country road in the Noosa hinterland, this four-bedroom timber home on 2.4ha is a fine example of clever design aesthetics and eco-friendly principles. It has vaulted ceilings and a wood-burning fireplace, and the living spaces open to a north-facing sunroom, wraparound verandah and fire pit. Outdoor infrastructure includes a three-bay shed, workshop, rainwater tanks, and a dam to maintain the lush gardens. Countryside Noosa, 0411 429 499. $1.4 million-plus
NSW Howe Street, Lambton
Cartrefle is a classic Federation four-bedroom family home, with restored leadlight windows and 3.6m-high decorative ceilings. Contemporary touches include a chef’s kitchen with stone benches and Smeg appliances, and an open-plan living area connected to a covered alfresco terrace, saltwater pool and gardens. It’s all set on a 981sqm corner block, less than 8km from Newcastle’s CBD and beaches. Belle Property, 0497 007 607. $2.3 million
SA Montacute Road, Montacute
Divine intervention and clever craftsmanship have turned this 1861 Methodist sandstone chapel, 12km east of Adelaide’s CBD, into a one-bedroom family home with a separate two-bedroom studio. A loft living area, walls of glass, louvre windows, generous patios for outdoor living and a green roof of native plants complement the charming cathedral ceilings and striking stone façade. Additional features include a garage, solar system, rainwater storage and vegie gardens . Harris Real Estate, 0409 256 092. $950,000-$1.05 million
TAS Goodwins Road, Mangalore
Convict-hewn sandstone walls, high pressed-metal ceilings and original fireplaces are a testament to the craftsmanship of this Georgian property, 30 minutes from Hobart. The 8.5ha estate, dating back to the early 1820s, offers eight bedrooms over three levels, formal living rooms, a generous country-style kitchen and cellar, and panoramic views. Gayle Walker Property, 0402 294 040. $3 million-plus
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