The property market is something Aussies spend more time thinking about than they’d 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.
There can’t be too many $30 million terrace homes in Melbourne, but this remarkable Park Street property looks to be worth every cent (even if personally, I’d give the interior a coat of paint).
This Victorian Art Nouveau terrace has been reimagined as a truly modern gem that unfolds across three vast levels, cleverly balancing the grandeur of its 19th-century architecture with carefully integrated contemporary touches.
Ornate period detailing and stately proportions cement the home’s heritage feel, while large rooms and garden-connected living spaces introduce light and everyday flow throughout.
Positioned on an approximately 900-square-metre landholding and offering six bedrooms, six bathrooms and underground car parking worthy of Bruce Wayne himself, it stands as one of the suburb’s most impressive private homes.
Address: 53-57 Park Street, South Yarra, VIC 3141
Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 6
Car spaces: 6
Price Guide: $29,950,000
It’s not often you find a classic Queenslander that’s been brought back to life with tasteful restraint, but “Governess” isn’t your average Queenslander.
Perched overlooking Paddington on a generous 1,634-square-metre corner parcel, the home originally dates back to the 1860s and has much more recently been renovated by renowned design-and-build studio Graya, retaining its heritage bones while introducing expansive modern living zones and sweeping city views.
It’s got massive timber decks, large entertaining spaces, and a refined Miele kitchen that’s perfect for dinner parties, while landscaped gardens, a pool and private retreat-style bedrooms extend the home’s sense of scale beyond its already palatial proportions.
With five bedrooms, multiple living areas, and secure parking for five cars, it’s a historic home that’s been thoughtfully evolved for Brisbane living in 2026.
Address: 49 Reading Street, Paddington, QLD 4064
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3
Car spaces: 5
Price Guide: Auction
Nothing is certain except death, taxes, and Marcus Lloyd-Jones selling Australia’s finest residential architecture… and Vista House is no exception.
Located around two hours drive from Sydney (and 90 minutes from Newcastle), this quietly remarkable rural home was designed by Peter Stutchbury, one of Australia’s most respected voices in contemporary architecture.
Completed between 2012 and 2017, the home stretches low across the landscape, with its long, linear form sitting lightly against the dramatic valley backdrop, boasting north-facing living spaces that wrap around a central courtyard, all of which is hidden beneath a floating roof.
In total, the property offers more than 48 hectares of rolling Hunter Valley countryside, resulting in a home that feels less like a rural escape and more like a piece of environmental architecture.
Address: 1929 & 1977 Paynes Crossing Road, Paynes Crossing NSW 2325
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 3
Price Guide: Contact agent
