Home to some of the world’s most striking landscapes, it seems only fitting that Australia should play host to some seriously gorgeous pieces of real estate, too.
From modern masterpieces with jaw-dropping views to state heritage homes steeped in history, click or scroll for a round-up of some of the most beautiful residences Australia has to offer...
As imposing as it is beautiful, this modern home in West Launceston, Tasmania, is not only architecturally stunning, but features a refined and flawless interior that is sure to leave lucky guests feeling Zen.
The Airbnb home was architecturally designed and boasts a bold exterior of corrugated zinc and rustic brickwork.
Inside, the property features a generous open-plan living space with a lounge, kitchen and dining space. There are four bedrooms and two bathrooms, as well as an outdoor entertaining area.
The kitchen is one of the finest spaces in the home, showcasing beautiful Tasmanian oak features, silky curved concrete bench tops and custom recessed lighting.
Thanks to the home's large glazed gable, horizontal picture windows and soaring ceilings, every room is light-filled and inviting.
The main bathroom is another highlight, with its huge walk-in shower, enticing round bath tub, glossy white tiles and terrazzo accents.
Perfect for nine guests, the ultra-modern pad would make for one seriously cool and calming holiday.
With its architectural grandeur, spectacular interiors and storied history, Noorilim Estate, near Nagambie in Victoria, is one of the finest private residences in Australia. Just a two-hour drive northeast of Melbourne, the 160-acre (64.8ha) property includes a private beach on the Goulburn River.
The magnificent Italianate mansion was designed by architect James Gall in 1879, for parliamentarian William Winter-Irving, at a time when money flowed in Victoria as a result of the Gold Rush.
Lavish interiors include a library, study, 10 bedrooms, 15 fireplaces, seven staircases, servants’ quarters and a minstrels’ gallery, where famous Australian opera singer Dame Nellie Melba once performed.
The sheer grandeur of the property is evident throughout and nowhere more so than in its jaw-dropping grand hall. Dominated by Corinthian columns, 16-foot-high (5m) ceilings and elaborate cornices, the luminous Minton tiles were laid by Italian artisans, who were brought out especially for the commission.
Noorilim once belonged to late entrepreneur and art dealer Rod Menzies and was also a stud farm in the early part of the 20th century. It produced three Melbourne Cup winners, including the 1910 race winner Comedy King, who is buried in the grounds.
One of Menzies' three sons, Brandon, and his wife Lucy, whom he married here in 2015, also ran the property as a wedding venue. Adjacent to the hall is a sitting room, library and dining room, all with windows looking out onto the arched veranda with its lavish plants and statues.
A restored tower in the mansion looks out to the grounds, which were designed by landscape gardener William Guilfoyle, known for his work on Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens.
They feature more than 300 trees, a rose garden with a central fountain, expansive rolling lawns, as well as vineyards and an ornamental lake with a boathouse. Noorilim was on the market with Christie’s International Real Estate Victoria in February 2025 for an undisclosed sum.
Known as Samphire Chalet Taurt, this luxurious eco retreat sits along the picturesque Wonnerup Estuary, some 136 miles (219km) south of Perth. Bold and bright, the home is finished with an impressive metal cladding, in a rich red hue.
With stunning views of serene waters and farmland, the thoughtfully designed property combines modern elegance with nature’s tranquillity.
Relax by the firepit under the stars, enjoy the beach that's just minutes away, or simply bask in the chalet’s cosy interiors.
Inside, the chalet incorporates floor-to-ceiling windows and elegant finishes, blending style with comfort. There's a brooding dark kitchen, a spacious dining area, one bedroom and one bathroom.
From designer lighting to custom fixtures, every single space is unique and highly impressive.
The bedroom is a peaceful retreat with a plush king-size bed and ample wardrobe space. A cosy seating area doubles as a workspace, while the adjoining spa-inspired bathroom boasts a rain shower, for a wonderful immersive experience.
Sustainability is key to this pad. It's powered by solar energy and also has a rainwater collection and filtration system.
Tucked away in the treetops of tropical north Queensland, this remarkable property was built in 2014 by Jessie Bennett Studio.
The fascinating structure has been awarded numerous accolades for its innovative concrete design, including the Australian House of the Year at the 2015 Houses Awards and the Robin Boyd Award for Residential Architecture at the 2015 National Architecture Awards.
The distinctive modern home is perched on a ridge in the rainforest, flanked by a tranquil swimming pool for cooling off in the humid summer heat.
An array of eco-friendly features has been incorporated into the design, such as passive cooling systems, deep eaves to shield the interior from the sun and cross ventilation to cool the property during the day.
The structure's wings stretch out on stilts to form curved open-plan living spaces. The kitchen zone features floating wooden counters and a small pantry tucked away behind a dividing wall.
Architect Jesse Bennett's wife, designer Anne-Marie Campagnolo, is responsible for the home's stunning interior, combining vibrant colours and tactile textures with sleek modern touches.
Every space in Planchonella House is oriented to make the most of the property's beautiful location.
In the bathroom, swathes of floor-to-ceiling glass frame phenomenal treetop vistas, drawing the rainforest inside the dramatic home. You could have great fun birdwatching from the bath...
Positioned on five acres (2ha) of land in the peaceful surrounds of Wyelangta, this cool and contemporary home was designed to make the most of its surroundings.
The Otway Ranges and Great Ocean Road are moments away, meaning guests of this Airbnb can while away the hours by soaking up truly enchanting scenery.
The home's minimal and sleek design means it doesn't have too much impact on the environment. Stilt-like legs raise its rear section off the ground, allowing it to sit on the site's natural contours.
Plus, thanks to the home’s elevated vantage point, cantilevered design and glass walls, the interior spaces frame amazing views.
Inside, there’s an open-plan living area with a lounge, dining area and kitchen. Bright and light-filled, this space benefits from glossy hardwood floors and crisp white walls.
The glass doors that decorate each side of the room allow the scenery outside to take centre stage, acting almost like wall art.
There are three bedrooms and three bathrooms, too. The master suite has standout views south and west, and the area’s dark sky allows guests to witness the stars at night, from the comfort of their sheets.
There’s also a south-facing deck that provides wonderful 180-degree views of the valleys towards Johanna Beach and the Southern Ocean.
Clad in white wood, this charming property was once a time-worn timber home that had seen better days.
Architects Vokes and Peters breathed new life into the historic house with a sensitive renovation, creating a stunning space for modern living while preserving the heritage of the site.
Inside, the double-height main living room lends an airy, spacious feel to the interior, exaggerated by the two-tone walls that zone the vast space.
Upstairs, an open, glass-fronted landing creates continuity between the levels, channelling daylight through the innovative layout.
Simple yet stylish, the crisp palette of white walls and ceilings evokes coastal beach house vibes, but it's the clever nods to the home's heritage that really stand out.
We love the intricate archway that separates the dining room from the sitting room. Just look at that woodwork!
The owners were eager to have access to a backyard for their dogs to play in, as well as a swimming pool to cope with the humid Brisbane climate.
To create a seamless connection between the house and the garden, the architects installed retractable doors across the walls at the rear of the house, forming a bright and breezy spot where the owners can lounge with their four-legged friends.
The ultimate in cutting edge architecture, the Lakehouse is a contemporary waterfront home in the popular tourist destination of Kangaroo Valley, New South Wales, just two hours' drive from Sydney.
Constructed from stone and natural timber, the structure complements the ever-changing hues of the surrounding nature. A carefully conceived floorplan affords 360-degree views across Lake Yarrunga and its dramatic slopes.
Designed by architect Alfie Arcuri, who won the fifth season of reality talent show The Voice Australia, the Lakehouse has been built to connect with its surroundings. Its indoor space flows to the outside and its impressive 1,148 feet (350m) of lake frontage.
Stunning travertine steps lead down to the 39-foot (12m) infinity pool and spa, which merge seamlessly into the lake views.
“Inhabitants are not mere spectators; they become integral parts of the surrounding landscape,” Arcuri told Australian magazine The Real Estate Conversation.
The main living area spans across an immense single level, a rustic stone-clad, two-way fireplace providing dramatic separation of the dining and family rooms.
Adjoining the dining room is the substantial bespoke, stone-topped kitchen finished in blackbutt cabinetry. Blackbutt gets its name from the rough bark at the tree base, which is usually charred black from past bushfires.
The kitchen is complete with an enormous island bench, where friends can gather and flow effortlessly from one space to another.
Elsewhere are four spacious ensuite bedrooms, five-and-a-half bathrooms and a large study, while polished concrete floors throughout extend to a covered terrace, which is cantilevered over the landscape, making entertaining a breeze.
And if it looks like the grass is always greener in this image, it is. Automatic irrigation ensures the property remains green regardless of rainfall, provided by an underground concrete water tank, which is fed from the lake.
The Lakehouse sold in October 2024, for around AU$7 million (£3.4m/$4.3m), through Christie's International Real Estate.
A new residence in a historic neighbourhood, Princess Street House was designed to maximise the available space on a snug urban plot.
The work of Owen Architecture, the property manages to blend in with neighbouring houses while offering a distinctive new take on suburban residential design. So, it's hardly surprising that the pad was shortlisted for Australia's prestigious Houses Awards.
Inside, exposed brickwork creates an industrial feel that contrasts beautifully with the polished marble counters in the open kitchen.
True to the home's philosophy, not an inch of interior space is wasted. You can even find bike hooks by the entrance to keep clutter to a minimum.
Typically, the main living spaces are found downstairs, while the bedrooms are accessed by a handsome wooden staircase.
On the ground floor, the interior is punctuated by openings that draw the outdoors in. Doorways open up to the exterior landscaping, allowing light and air to flow through the property.
With its luxe gold fixtures and chic marble tops, the kitchen is situated at the heart of the home.
Light and airy, it's flanked by the carport, which is accessed by a span of sliding doors. You could even set up a large dining table on the driveway to accommodate larger alfresco gatherings.
This wonderfully unique two-bedroom home in Brisbane's busy 'Little Italy' area was formerly a post-war worker's cottage.
Since Cavill Architects completed an extensive modernisation project, the property has enjoyed notable praise and was even shortlisted in the homes category of the 2018 World Architecture Festival.
Featuring two bedrooms, a living area, a laundry room, a garage, a pantry, a kitchen, a dining room, a sitting room and a study, this intriguing home provides a calm oasis in the suburbs of Brisbane.
The renovations to the structure were undertaken to create a series of 'relic-like garden walls' repurposed as living spaces.
Swathes of concrete throughout the structure create a cool, minimal feel that tempers the harsh Australian heat.
In the rectangular kitchen-diner, a unique slatted skylight allows light to filter down into the space, while shielding residents from direct sun.
Framing the leafy courtyard, sliding wood-framed doors line the internal walls, drawing the outdoor zone into the fluid living area.
Mindful of its impact on the character of the street, the exterior is relatively modest. But inside the boundary walls, the home's secrets are revealed.
The addition of clever outdoor spaces, a curved balcony and swathes of glass add a modern twist to this historic post-war property.
Named after the French saying meaning 'the joy of life', this spectacular provincial-style mansion would not look out of place alongside one of the grand châteaux of rural France.
It's actually in a commanding position overlooking the water in Bayview, New South Wales. And if it looks familiar to some Australians, that's because it had a starring role in the first ever season of reality TV series The Bachelor Australia in 2013.
Offering six plush bedrooms and six bathrooms, this one-of-a-kind property, glimpsed in a promotional video produced by Christie's International Real Estate, is nothing short of opulent, with sprawling interiors reminiscent of a luxury hotel through every door.
Wow-factor touches include 24-carat gold filigree balustrades, parquet flooring and eye-catching arched French windows.
Every design detail has been carefully considered, including this stunning vaulted glass roof.
The breathtaking master suite offers the ultimate in luxury, while elsewhere you'll find a further array of stunning spaces including a library, home gym and gourmet state-of-the-art kitchen, perfect for sociable entertaining.
From the swimming pool and championship tennis court to the luxury guest cottage and six-car garage, the property is not short on amenities. But the stand-out feature is surely the incredible panoramic views from the sandstone terraces, stretching from Pittwater to the Pacific.
The property was last seen on the market in early 2024, with a guide price of around AU$20 million (£10m/$12.4m).
Historic ‘Glen Alpine’ is a state heritage-listed house, located in one of Queensland’s most stunning landscapes, with views spanning Redwood Park, Tabletop Mountain, the Lockyer Valley and the distant hills towards Brisbane.
Originally built around 1918, the five-bedroom dream home is set in 38,642 square feet (3,590sqm) of beautiful gardens and has been thoughtfully modernised by acclaimed architect Paul Owen. It was for sale in February 2025, with GOOD Real Estate, for AU$6 million (£3m/$3.7m).
“The project involved remaking each end of the house, covering the traditional verandas while preserving the original character and detail,” says Paul Owen, who has juxtaposed huge modern picture windows with heritage features in perfect harmony in this terrace area.
All spaces open onto level lawns and gardens, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living. “The new work used the garden environment for cues and inspiration,” Paul explains.
Once home to Queensland’s Chief Justice, governors and other distinguished figures, the home pays homage to its illustrious past while feeling light and contemporary.
The beautifully modernised interiors include a stately library with floor-to-ceiling bespoke cedar joinery and four working fireplaces, as seen in this stunning family kitchen, which provides a modern lifestyle within the walls of this distinguished historical property.
Who wouldn’t want to wake up in this comfortable master bedroom with its private balcony and panoramic views?
Originally designed by architect Henry J Marks, Paul Owen has worked sensitively with the home’s period features to produce a masterpiece of exquisite craftsmanship and refined elegance.
Possibly the most significant estate in the Blue Mountains, Leuralla is a grand historic residence set in 5.5 acres (2.2ha) of landscaped gardens and designed in the Federation Free Classical style by Edward Hewlett Hogben.
The former NSW Toy and Railway Museum, the landmark closed its doors for the last time in October 2022, when its contents were auctioned off to the public.
The property was for sale in February 2025 with Christie’s International Real Estate, for the guide price of AU$11 million (£5.4m/$6.8m).
Built between 1910 and 1914, the stunning botanical gardens, which feature an amphitheatre with views across the Jamison Valley, were created by its first owner, wealthy yachtsman Harry Andreas. Danish-born Australian landscape gardener Paul Sorensen later improved them.
The estate has been in the same family for generations. It was the late Clive Andreas Evatt Jnr, a renowned barrister, and his second wife Elizabeth Margaret Evatt who transformed the residence and grounds into the Toy and Railway Museum in 1980.
Scouring the world for rare and collectable toy and railway memorabilia, according to property site realestate.com.au, it is believed to have housed the world’s most significant single collection of 20th-century toys.
Reflecting the architectural artistry of its time, the interiors are adorned with an abundance of Queensland Maple panelling and intricately carved fretwork.
Of particular note is the entrance portico and handcrafted staircase. It ascends to the upper level, with seven spacious bedrooms, a study, two external balconies and two enclosed verandas.
Leading off the entrance is the elegant gentleman’s drawing room or formal lounge, a music room and an impressive games room with space for a full-sized billiards table.
Soaring coffered ceilings are ornately decorated and each room boasts an original fireplace, while elsewhere, banks of French doors open out onto the large covered terrace with its splendid views across the grounds.
This architectural masterpiece is without doubt one of the finest homes in all of Australia.
Highly contemporary and incredibly stylish, it is “as much a home, as an exquisite piece of sculptural art”, Peninsula Sotheby's International Realty said of the residence. We really can't argue with that!
Built from the finest materials and incorporating the latest technology, the house lies in the Melbourne suburb of Toorak and is the first residential home in Australia to have a Delos “Healthy Living” system, including a water filtration and mechanical HEPA air filtration installation.
It also claims to have a positive ‘Chi’, leaving any lucky occupant feeling healthier, more energised and balanced. This pad was clearly designed for those who prioritise wellness.
The impressive 16,145-square-foot (1,500sqm) interior comes complete with multiple living and entertaining spaces, all immaculately decorated. There’s an open-plan living area with a designer kitchen, dining zone and lounge, the latter of which is topped by a dramatic double-height ceiling.
Elsewhere, there are six bedrooms, six bathrooms and five powder rooms, as well as a games room, a bar, a home theatre, a gym and a massage room.
Internationally renowned Australian landscape designer Paul Bangay worked on the stunning backyard, which benefits from a sculptural garden, a dining terrace and a wrap-around pool. There are numerous outdoor decks, too, where awesome views can be savoured.
On the market with Peninsula Sotheby's International Realty in February 2025, the home had an undisclosed sum. We just know that, whatever the price, this remarkable residence would be worth every dollar!
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