What’s hot in property: Award-winning Bowral home, Yarralumla gem

Elegance and functionality in NSW’s Southern Highlands and a stylish home less than 1km from Lake Burley Griffin are among this week’s hot properties.

Boronia Street, Bowral

NSW Boronia Street, Bowral

The combination of elegance and functionality in this award-winning Southern Highlands home is thanks to local practice Tziallas Architects. A 2018 renovation introduced structural and Corten steel, floor-to-ceiling glass and bespoke details such as 4.5m high ceilings, Corian kitchen counters, integrated surround sound, auto blinds and retractable awnings. There are five bedrooms; the master suite has panoramic country views while the lower level can function as a semi-separate dwelling. Drew Lindsay RE, 0404 647 609. $9-$10 million

Musgrave Street, Yarralumla

ACT Musgrave Street, Yarralumla

Less than 1km from Lake Burley Griffin, this Canberra gem is luxurious and private. Stylishly renovated and extended, the four-bedroom home features Tasmanian oak floors, a modern fireplace and a wine cellar for more than 1400 bottles, complete with a tasting space. The chef’s kitchen flows to a sunlit family room and expansive deck, and the master suite on the top floor has a private terrace. Blackshaw, 0412 488 027. $2.75 million

Fellows Street, Kew

VIC Fellows Street, Kew

There’s no missing the four-storey, curved granite feature wall of this home by Martin Friedrich Architects – it anchors the layout of the entire property, from the six-car basement garage through to the gym, cinema, rumpus room, cellar and wine-tasting room. There are five bedrooms, including an upstairs master suite, six bathrooms and a pool. It’s 5km east of Melbourne’s CBD. Kay & Burton, 0408 090 205. $11-$12 million

King Street, East Fremantle

WA King Street, East Fremantle

Robeson Architects transformed this heritage-listed limestone and brick worker’s cottage in 2017, seamlessly connecting it to a modern extension at the rear through an internal courtyard. The red brick and steel addition is designed with contrasting features such as black marble, white oxide concrete flooring and glossy black timbers against the cottage’s original matte textures. Skylights, a restored verandah and carefully integrated modern additions enhance its functionality. Mint Real Estate, 0474 310 500. $2 million-plus

Windermere Road, Windermere

TAS Windermere Road, Windermere

The idyllic setting of this renovated three-bedroom, two-bathroom country cottage comes with uninterrupted Tamar River views from the kitchen, lounge and master bedroom. The 1206sqm block is 15 minutes’ drive from Launceston, and is also close to Georgetown, various beaches and the Windermere boat ramp. Key 2 Property, 0431 777 313. $749,000-$799,000