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 palatially proportioned waterfront palaces to meticulously designed studio apartments.
Zermatt or Hokkaido might be objectively better places to ski, but if you love staying local for the occasional winter, thereโs no argument that The Penthouse in Mount Buller is the best way to do it. Boldly described by the agent as โthe finest residence in the Australian Alps,โ itโs honestly hard to disagree.
The Penthouse owes its design to Cera Stribley, with interiors meticulously curated by both Hecker Guthrie and Tamsin Johnson โ creating a warm, layered retreat where fireplaces, sunlit lounges, and a stone-clad kitchen make for the perfect apres-ski destination.
Outside, a heated terrace jacuzzi overlooks Mt Bullerโs slopes, while multiple master suites, a private lift, ski room, and in-house dining serve up alpine living at its most indulgent.
Address: The Penthouse/39 Summit Road, Mount Buller VIC 3723
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 5
Car spaces: 2
Price Guide: $9,250,000
Ewenton House stands as Balmainโs most important architectural landmark โ a sandstone estate built between 1854 and 1872 in a rare amalgam of Georgian, Victorian, post-Colonial, and Italianate design.
Spread across 2,206 square metres of manicured grounds by Myles Baldwin, prospective owners can expect to enjoy sweeping lawns, a Roman bath-style indoor pool, and countless distinct spaces for unforgettable entertaining.
Unsurprisingly, the property is listed on the NSW State Heritage Register, with four grand levels that have been carefully restored to preserve the homeโs 12-foot ceilings, cedar joinery, leadlight windows, and 14 fireplaces (yes, 14).
Despite its undeniable heritage promise, it also features all of the modern refinements youโd expect, making for a genuinely livable home just 10 minutes by ferry from the CBD.
Address: 1 Blake Street, Balmain NSW 2041
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4
Car spaces: 10
Price Guide: Contact Agent
Sir Richard Branson has probably played golf at hundreds of courses over the decades, but one place you wouldnโt have expected to find him is a private nine-hole course just outside of Launceston.
As unlikely as it sounds, Branson is indeed a member at Quamby Estate โ Tasmaniaโs ultimate country retreat that received some TLC thanks to its current owner, former Virgin Australia co-founder Brett Godfrey.
Spread across 158 acres of sweeping parkland, gardens, and farmland, the centrepiece of the property is one of Tasmaniaโs grandest historic homes that dates back to 1828 and today balances heritage prestige with modern luxury.
With ten ensuite bedrooms, rose gardens, a serene lake, a clubhouse that can host up to 200 guests, and, of course, the 9-hole golf course, Quamby offers a rare combination of serenity and scale, just 20 minutes from Launceston.
Address: 1145 Westwood Road, Hagley TAS 7292
Bedrooms: 11
Bathrooms: 11
Car spaces: 2
Price Guide: Contact Agent
