Grand estates, glamorous mansions and timeless elegance revived — these are our favourite luxury properties currently for sale.
10 Dunara Gardens, Point Piper NSW
A visit to Dunara, the Georgian-Italianate manor where poet Dorothea Mackellar grew up, shines a light on high society in late 19th-century Sydney. Manicured gardens, Rose Bay views and meticulously restored interiors across two levels combine to great effect in this genteel property, the oldest surviving home in Point Piper.
6 Mathieson Avenue, Mosman Park WA
Just a moment’s walk from riverfront parkland and the Minim Cove Jetty, this rather grand house impresses with its arched windows and colonnaded terraces. Inside, timber floors, high ceilings and limestone feature walls in the foyer, where you can take the lift or spiral staircase up to a selection of generous living rooms, or down to the home theatre and pool.
14 Lysterville Avenue, Malvern Vic
Here’s a house with oodles of space for the family to grow into. A tennis court, pool and garden provide a pretty setting, while formal rooms, a sunny family zone and terrace are ideal for entertaining. Bonuses include a study and retreat with kitchenette. “It’s a turnkey property, but you could add value later,” the agent says.