The property market is something Aussies spend more time thinking about than theyโd like to admit to, but everyone knows not all homes are created equal. Here at On The Market, we scour countless property listings to share the best of the best, from palatial waterfront palaces to meticulously designed studio apartments.
Hidden away from the busy streets of Brisbane, this Fig Tree Pocket home is an architectural triumph and a labour of love conceived by two of Australiaโs most renowned designers (who lived in the home for almost 65 years). Janet Conrad was a celebrated landscape architect and interior designer awarded an AOM for her career and community work, while her husband, Bill, was an architect at a leading firm.
With commanding views of Mt Coot-tha and Mt Gravatt, the home slowly evolved over the decades as the Conrads worked on it, reconfiguring the rooms, expanding the living spaces (with the help of award-winning architect Bruce Wolfe), as well as adding decks to better enjoy the lush gardens (inspired by landscape designer Edna Walling).
This is by far one of the most prized residences in Brisbane.
Address: 290 Jesmond Road, Fig Tree Pocket, QLD 4069
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Car spaces: 2+
Price Guide: Auction
Australians donโt build country houses with quite the pomp and splendour of the English, but this remarkable abode located near the Blue Mountains National Park comes close.
Hidden at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac and enjoying an expansive 1.1-acre block of land, the brick residence and its adjoined caretakerโs cottage present as a horticulturistโs dream, with sweeping terraced gardens, a gently flowing stream, pool, and architectural details such as stained-glass windows and timber ceilings.
Address: 2 Don Street, Kurrajong Heights, NSW 2758
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2
Car spaces: 6
Price Guide: $2,200,000
Situated in one of Heathmontโs most prestigious pockets, this Armstrong Road features a Besser block construction, timber ceilings, and gloriously angled windows that maximise the natural light in the home.
Split across multiple levels, the living room boasts a large fireplace, the kitchen is equipped with premium Miele appliances, and the garden enjoys a large deck and sparkling swimming pool.
Address: 39 Armstrong Road, Heathmont, VIC 3135
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Car spaces: 2
Price Guide: $1,250,000 to $1,350,000 (Auction)
For those who entertain, this Gary Willemsen-designed property could be perfect, featuring a centrally situated nine-metre mineral pool, a covered alfresco dining area (complete with a custom-built concrete pizza oven), and well-proportioned living spaces.
The timber detailing of the ceilings is superb, the living area enjoys natural light from two directions, and the fireplace promises cosy evenings during the depths of Canberraโs winters.
Address: 2 Terrigal Crescent, OโMalley, ACT 2606
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2
Car spaces: 3
Price Guide: $2,395,000
Bluestone homes are genuinely rare to come across in Adelaide, making this 1880s property a treat to find.
Walking distance from the North Adelaide Golf Course, behind the heritage facade, is a fully renovated home that features warm timber flooring, a contemporary kitchen equipped with dual Bosch ovens and a stone-topped island bench, wine cellar, plus a pool and alfresco dining area in the rear garden.
Address: 197 Childers Street, North Adelaide, SA 5006
Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 4
Car spaces: 2
Price Guide: $3,200,000 to $3,500,000
