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.
Palatially proportioned, steeped in history, and a glorious location โ heritage homes in Sydney donโt get much better than this.
Potts Pointโs โJenner Houseโ is a property weโve covered in the past, originally designed in 1868 by prominent Australian architect, Edmund Blacket, before receiving an additional third level designed by Thomas Rowe in 1881. Itโs now returned to the market via Gavin Rubinsteinโs office, offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reimagine one of Potts Pointโs grandest landmarks thanks to DA-approved plans for a transformation.
Set on nearly half an acre with harbour glimpses, the heritage residence boasts timeless architecture, expansive lawns, sweeping verandahs, and multiple entertaining terraces that create a rare sense of scale and privacy.
Address: 2 Macleay Street, Potts Point NSW 2011
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4
Car spaces: 5
Price Guide: Contact Agent
Perched above the Noosa Valley and suspended among the trees, this Gabriel Poole-designed home is a living embodiment of hinterland living and Pooleโs โtreehouseโ design philosophy.
Itโs defined by soaring timber ceilings, walls of glass, and a seamless connection between the building and its surrounding landscapeโฆ this home is unlike any weโve covered in recent weeks.
The next owner can expect expansive decks that flow directly from the sunlit interiors, creating effortless weekend shifts between morning coffees among the kookaburras to sunset drinks beneath the canopy, all while being just minutes from Noosaโs famous beaches and dining.
Address: 50 Valley Drive, Doonan QLD 4562
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Car spaces: 2
Price Guide: $2,095,000
I donโt write about many homes that I can personally vouch for, but Stonefields is without a doubt one of the finest properties Iโve ever stepped foot on, having experienced it as an event venue in early 2022.
Sold not long after said event at the beginning of 2023, it now returns to the market as one of the finest estates rural Victoria has ever seen.
The home was originally owned by renowned garden designer Paul Bangay, whoโs spent his career crafting the landscapes around some of Australiaโs most important properties. Unsurprisingly, his former home boasts the same perfectly proportioned, yet timelessly simple and elegant gardens that heโs known for.
If the listing agent Marshall Whiteโs photography is anything to go by, it retains the same remarkable peace and quite that I experienced sitting in the Bangay-designed gardens.
The residence itself draws inspiration from the stately villas of Tuscany, complete with a vast living space and a massive stone fireplace. Inside, youโll find textured wallpapers and bespoke bookcases, while the kitchen features Belgian slate benchtops, twin Miele dishwashers, and a La Canche oven.
Truly a landmark of Australian garden design โ this is, without a doubt โ one of my favourite properties in Victoria.
Address: 20 Belty Drive, Denver VIC 3461
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Car spaces: 10
Price Guide: $6,000,000 to $6,600,000
