Five luxury homes we love that are for sale right now
For home owners who love to host, it’s a pleasure to have space, options and flexibility. From barbecues built into stylish outdoor entertaining areas, right through to fully self-contained two-bedroom units in the backyard, these luxury homes make it easy for their residents to be accommodating.
We’d love to have a gathering with a view of these gardens, or their creeping vines, or the adjacent rivers. Bonus points if there’s room for guests to stay.
24 Mayfield Street, Abbotsford VIC
You’d never know this charming riverfront sanctuary is so close to the city, given its leafy bush outlooks from the living spaces and bedrooms. The outdoor dining area, surrounded by vines, trees and a flower garden, looks like a clearing in a storybook enchanted forest. There’s a main house and two self-contained residences offering plenty of space for house guests.
65 Manning Road, Double Bay NSW
This newly build Double Bay home is just as bright and fresh inside as it seems from the facade. The sunny courtyard is offset by a backdrop of greenery, and comes with a barbecue ideal for hosting. There’s a clever round skylight in the living area, a Calacatta Borghini marble kitchen, and parking for three cars plus an EV charger.
26 Torrington Road, Maroubra NSW
This three-level coastal home offers a dream rooftop entertaining area that comes with built-in banquette seating, a barbecue, a spa, a sauna and views over the ocean. Inside, the glossy black kitchen bench and bar stools offer a spot to congregate. There are bursts of colour sprinkled through the interiors.
79 Alfred Crescent, Fitzroy North VIC
This elegant Victorian home dates to about the 1890s and faces the Edinburgh Gardens - but there’s grassy backyard lined by tall trees as well. The grand facade and original fireplaces are complemented by sleek, modern bathrooms and a spacious kitchen. There’s a self-contained two-bedroom studio for family or visitors - or to create an ideal work-from-home space.
305 Monaco Street, Broadbeach Waters QLD
Imagine living right on the riverfront - waking up, sharing a meal or going for a swim in the infinity-edge pool, all with the calm river as a backdrop. There’s a pontoon and jetty, for boat owners keen to set sail. And back on land, there’s an ice bath and sauna for wellness enthusiasts.