Our eight favourite luxury homes for sale right now

We’ve rounded up our top picks of the most luxurious properties across the country.

7 Woolwich Road, Hunters Hill NSW

Built for John Rider Jones, a chairman of the Stock Exchange in the 1890s, and his seven children, Clifton was more recently the setting for a season of TV favourite The Bachelor. It is an impressive sandstone mansion set on 5124 square metres of riverfront land complete with tennis court, pool, guest house and a pontoon with berthing for a 50-foot boat.

‘Iona’ 2 Darley Street, Darlinghurst NSW 

If walls could talk, Iona would surely have tales to tell spanning nearly 150 years and service as a hotel, hospital and trophy home. Set on 2716 square metres and retaining many period features, the Victorian Italianate mansion claims one of the largest landholdings within cooee of the CBD and is wrapped in lovely established gardens.

12 Roehampton Crescent, Mount Eliza VIC 

Showcasing soaring ceilings lined in yellow Stringybark timber, polished concrete floors and walls of glass, this contemporary dwelling with a heated pool is set within the coveted Ranelagh Estate, close to shops and cafes. The open-plan living spaces feature a suspended fireplace and Gaggenau-appointed kitchen while a steel staircase provides access to upper-level bedrooms.

17-19 Pound Road, Warrandyte VIC

Designed by Albert Mo Architects with interiors by 8Architecture, this unique, light-filled property connects beautifully with the outdoors via clerestory windows, glass ceilings and large glass sliding doors. Set over two spacious levels on 4028 square metres, the home is close to shops, parkland and a riverfront reserve.

165 Wallaby Hill Road, Jamberoo NSW

Offered for sale for only the second time in 135 years, Silsoe is a 17-hectare lifestyle property with a character-filled main residence, caretaker’s accommodation, granny flat and nine-bay shed. Highlights include the north-east facing great room where you’ll find a dreamy kitchen and a double-sided Cheminées Philippe fireplace, and the wraparound verandah overlooking the heated pool.

3 Myall Avenue, Vaucluse NSW

Enjoy a long lunch on the terrace, share stories by the fire pit or laze on a sunlounger by the pool: this Mediterranean-inspired residence in Myall Avenue is all about stylish relaxation. Set close to top schools, village shops and harbour beaches, the home offers three living zones across three levels with views to the Harbour Bridge and city skyline from the top floor.

26 Ida Avenue, Mosman NSW

It’s not hard to imagine unwinding after a busy day on the north-facing terrace of this elegant home which enjoys serene views over Middle Harbour and The Spit. Designed by Susan Rothwell to meet the needs of larger families, the property comes with five upper-level bedrooms, a sixth bedroom in a self-contained apartment, a home office and pool.

52 Wendell Street, Norman Park QLD

With soaring, wave-like ceilings, engineered oak and polished concrete flooring, organic shapes and full-height glass, Gill House is a striking riverfront residence taking inspiration from the gills of a shark. Spanning four levels with lift access, the property comes with two expansive living zones, a spectacular master suite, an infinity pool and a private pontoon.

This article was originally published by Domain.com.au. Reproduced with permission.