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.
Tucked away in a quiet Turramurra enclave, this breathtakingly beautiful mid-century home carries the unmistakable signature of Warren Daubney – the Australian-born architect best known for designing Gama Tower (tallest building in Indonesia until 2022).
Built in 1981, Daubney’s family residence unfolds across split levels with raked ceilings, sculptural cut-outs, and a soaring 4.7-metre living area that’s centred around an original brick fireplace.
There are spectacular floor-to-ceiling windows that bring the surrounding bushland directly into the home, deep verandahs for enjoying a morning coffee, and even a freeform pool and spa for weekend lounging.
Address: 8B Rothwell Road, Turramurra NSW 2074
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 2
Price Guide: $2,500,000 to $2,750,000
During the seemingly endless lockdowns that Melbourne endured, I passed this spectacular heritage building countless times on my way to Fitzroy Gardens for a stretch of the legs, always wondering who owned it and what it might sell for if it ever came onto the market.
Now, I’ve got my answers: The National Trust and about $10 million.
Built in 1857, it’s the first time this property has been on the market in nearly five decades. Clarendon Terrace stands as one of Melbourne’s most architecturally significant grand terraces, originally designed by Osgood Pritchard; its monumental Corinthian portico and bluestone construction predate most of Melbourne’s other terrace homes.
Behind the stately façade sit three distinct residences, unified by soaring proportions and rich heritage detail. A once-in-a-generation opportunity metres from Fitzroy Gardens, poised to be reimagined by its next custodians.
Address: 208-212 Clarendon Street, East Melbourne VIC 3002
Bedrooms: 12
Bathrooms: 4
Car spaces: 10
Price Guide: $9,100,000 to $10,000,000
Completed in 2021, this Sarah Blacker–designed residence is a quietly commanding expression of contemporary modernism, unfolding across three sculpted levels that all enjoy beautiful views out across Pittwater.
Defined by symmetry, restraint, and sustainability, its architecture was thoughtfully executed to make the most of northern light and uninterrupted water views, boasting expansive double-glazed openings.
Living spaces and the primary suite spill onto a north-facing deck and 16-metre magnesium lap pool, making for the perfect spot to enjoy a stiff martini after a long week at the office. Refined, technically sophisticated, and wonderfully located about an hour from Sydney’s CBD, it’s a home where precision, performance, and place are perfectly aligned.
Address: 1 Lisa Place, Bilgola Plateau NSW 2107
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Car spaces: 4
Price Guide: Offers over $3,900,000
The last time South Yarra’s 57 Murphy Street was on the market, Ned Kelly was still alive, the Federation of Australia was still two decades away, and Thomas Edison’s lightbulb was just a year old. Now, after 145 years in the same family, this three-bedroom villa is up for sale.
Victorian in origin, it was refined in the 1960s with a Georgian façade by noted architect Richard Berryman, lending quiet grandeur to its marble fireplaces, balanced proportions and sun-filled rooms.
Set high on South Yarra Hill with uninterrupted northern light and no heritage overlay, it offers both architectural pedigree and genuine freedom as a legacy home ready for its next chapter.
Address: 57 Murphy Street, South Yarra VIC 3141
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: Unspecified
Price Guide: $4,500,000 to $4,950,000
