5 of the best luxury properties on sale in Australia this week

WHERE WATERS MEET Albert Park, Melbourne, $2 million - $2.2 million Interior designer Carole Whiting has listed her award-winning Victorian cottage, positioned midway between the lake and Port Phillip Bay. Whiting Architects has reimagined the three-bedroom, two-bathroom home beyond the character façade, creating contemporary spaces in shades of white and grey. The quirky integrated kitchen and living room has raked ceilings and enjoys north-easterly light and there’s a versatile loft with access to storage. Michael Townsend of McGrath St Kilda will take the property to auction on October 22.
WHERE WATERS MEET Albert Park, Melbourne, $2 million - $2.2 million Interior designer Carole Whiting has listed her award-winning Victorian cottage, positioned midway between the lake and Port Phillip Bay. Whiting Architects has reimagined the three-bedroom, two-bathroom home beyond the character façade, creating contemporary spaces in shades of white and grey. The quirky integrated kitchen and living room has raked ceilings and enjoys north-easterly light and there’s a versatile loft with access to storage. Michael Townsend of McGrath St Kilda will take the property to auction on October 22.
SEE FOREVER Curlewis, Geelong, $6 million to $6.5 million Aaron Kanat, former managing director of Hugo Boss, has listed his architecturally designed waterfront home. The two-hectare property has views across the bay from Geelong to the Melbourne city skyline, direct access onto a sandy, north-facing beach, a championship tennis court and self-contained guest accommodation. There are four bedrooms and four bathrooms, a three-car garage and sliding walls of glass blurring the lines between indoors and out. The home is for sale by negotiation through Jeremy Fox of RT Edgar Toorak.
TOWERING FUTURE Darlinghurst, Sydney, $2 million to $2.2 million Lap up views of the Harbour Bridge, the Opera House and the city skyline from this 22nd floor apartment in Harry Seidler’s acclaimed Horizon. Newly listed by Daniel Giesser, general manager of private investment fund Lawnpage, the two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment comes with access to communal facilities including a 25-metre heated pool, a tennis court and 24-hour concierge. The property itself has open-plan living spaces with timber floors and a generous north-west facing balcony. Gavin Rubinstein of Ray White Double Bay will take the property to auction on February 25.
TOWERING FUTURE Darlinghurst, Sydney, $2 million to $2.2 million Lap up views of the Harbour Bridge, the Opera House and the city skyline from this 22nd floor apartment in Harry Seidler’s acclaimed Horizon. Newly listed by Daniel Giesser, general manager of private investment fund Lawnpage, the two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment comes with access to communal facilities including a 25-metre heated pool, a tennis court and 24-hour concierge. The property itself has open-plan living spaces with timber floors and a generous north-west facing balcony. Gavin Rubinstein of Ray White Double Bay will take the property to auction on February 25.
VIEW TO RELAXATION Northwood, Sydney, $6 million to $6.5 million Investment manager Nick Taylor and his wife, Karen, are selling their waterfront retreat in Kellys Esplanade. With front-row views across the waters of Woodford Bay, the four-bedroom home spans three levels, with nearly every room capturing the views. The main living areas are at entry level and include formal living and dining rooms and an eat-in kitchen. Comfortable as is, there’s room for cosmetic updates to fully capitalise on the coveted location. Simon Harrison of Belle Property Lane Cove will take the property to auction on February 18.
ON THE WATERFRONT Noosa Waters, Sunshine Coast, >$2.2 million Paul Bellette, chief executive of business process outsourcing specialist Converga, has listed his newly renovated waterfront home with Cameron Urquhart of Tom Offermann Real Estate. Set on the canal with a private jetty and boat ramp, the home sits on a 770 square metre block with 18.5 metres of water frontage. Double-height ceilings and floor-to-ceiling glass create light-filled living spaces on the ground floor, where sliding doors open to a poolside deck. There are five bedrooms and three bathrooms, an upstairs rumpus room and a double garage.
WAREHOUSE LIFE Melbourne CBD, Melbourne, >$2 million Founder and CEO of Lachesis Biosciences Dr Timothy Morgan is selling his Flinders Lane warehouse-style apartment, one of 24 in the heritage-listed Sargood House. The two-bedroom, two-bathroom property comes with high industrial ceilings, original double-glazed windows and vast, open-plan living spaces. The kitchen features a huge, marble-topped island and Smeg appliances and an elevated study has polished timber floors. The new owners will enjoy ducted cooling, hydronic heating, video intercom and security parking. Antony Wongtrakun of Dingle Partners has the listing.
MODERN FAMILY Alfred Cove, Perth, >$1,595,000 The director of corporate development at Galaxy Resources, Nick Rowley, is moving on from his contemporary family home in Davy Street. The two-storey property wraps around a solar-heated pool and has a full outdoor kitchen plus a Miele and stone kitchen inside. The four bedrooms include a master with its own balcony, walk-in wardrobe and en suite with freestanding bath and twin vanity. Eric Hartanto of Harcourts Applecross is taking expressions of interest.
by Katie Farrelly

Choose from stylish living atop Darlinghurst's Horizon tower, a Flinders Lane bolthole, or renovated waterfront at Noosa. Click through our pick of the best residential properties.