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.
Set across roughly 50 acres of rolling countryside in Victoria’s Tonimbuk region, this remarkable estate blends contemporary architecture with a distinctly rural sense of calm. The architect-designed main residence draws inspiration from mid-century pavilion homes, with twin-gabled forms framing a central water feature and walls of glass pulling natural light deep inside.
Inside, soaring raked ceilings wrapped in engineered oak create a warm, modern barn feeling, while large living areas open toward sweeping views of the surrounding bushland and Bunyip State Park beyond. Beyond the main house, the property unfolds like a private compound, with a renovated farmhouse, guest studio, and a glass-walled pavilion designed for entertaining beside a sunken firepit.
Address: 115 Jolley Road, Tonimbuk, VIC 3815
Bedrooms: 9
Bathrooms: 5
Car spaces: 5
Price Guide: $9,000,000 to $9,900,000
A refined reinterpretation of the classic Sydney terrace, this striking Surry Hills residence pairs heritage character with clean, contemporary design that unfolds across multiple levels.
The Torrens Title home extends through a sequence of light-filled living spaces defined by crafted timber finishes and generous proportions, making for what has to be one of Surry Hills’ most unforgettable properties.
Large windows pull sunlight deep into the home, while private terraces and courtyards create pockets of calm within the dense urban fabric. With four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and secure parking across roughly 240 square metres of internal space, the home delivers a rare combination of architectural polish and inner-city practicality.
Address: 333 Riley Street, Surry Hills, NSW 2010
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Car spaces: 1
Price Guide: Contact Agent
Tucked into the forested foothills of Hobart’s Mount Wellington, this extraordinary South Hobart residence is a striking exercise in architecture that dissolves into landscape. Known as Maison de Panissou, the tri-level home by acclaimed Australian architect Chris Gilbert is defined by soaring timber forms, vast glass walls, and a central courtyard that brings the bushland light right into the residence.
Double-height glazing frames towering eucalyptus and mountain views, while layered mezzanines, sculptural voids and carefully positioned terraces add texture and detail to the meticulously considered spaces. Set across nearly 4,000 square metres of forested land, the result feels less like a suburban home and more like a contemporary retreat, offering its next owner a bold piece of Tasmanian architecture.
Address: 424 Strickland Avenue, South Hobart, TAS 7004
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Car spaces: 3
Price Guide: $3,700,000+
