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.
This remarkable property almost looks more like a health spa than it does a private home, yet that’s exactly what we’ve got, perfectly situated overlooking Sorrento Front Beach and filled with the kinds of archways you’d expect to find in Tuscany.
Originally constructed in 1877, Mosspennock is a limestone landmark that’s been painstakingly restored and extended over the decades, with its original walls now framing light-filled living zones and sweeping bay views. Inside, the details have been carefully considered, with the kitchen featuring Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, a butler’s pantry, and a bar, while the living spaces are as welcoming as they are well-proportioned.
If you love the Mornington Peninsula, but maintaining an acreage doesn’t sound like your cup of tea, this is up there with the best of the best.
Address: 3247 Point Nepean Road, Sorrento VIC 3943
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4
Car spaces: 4
Price Guide: $13,900,000
We don’t often cover homes like this one, but considering it’s an hour’s drive from the heart of Sydney, it’s architecturally interesting, and has you living up amongst the treetops, this Coalcliff home is more than worth a closer look.
Boasting ocean and escarpment views only interrupted by swaying trees, this residence began life as a revolving, twelve-sided treehouse. Extended and refined into a four-bedroom coastal retreat, its geometry, cedar-lined ceilings, and wraparound glazing make it one of the most memorable properties in the area.
Part tree change sanctuary, part architectural statement, it’s a rare example of experimental design adapted for modern coastal living.
Address: 244 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Coalcliff NSW 2508
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Car spaces: 2
Price Guide: $2,500,000
Man had yet to step foot on the moon the last time this home was on the market, but for the first time in more than six decades, 6 St Mervyns Avenue, Point Piper, is up for grabs. Located overlooking the white sands of Seven Shillings Beach with the gentle curve of Sydney Harbour Bridge looming large in the distance, the property commands no less than 1,524m² as one of the area’s larger landholdings.
The architecture of the main residence is defined by classical formality, with curved limestone terraces, a grand porte cochere, and a sweeping staircase that give the home a composed presence. Elevated, yet still relatively discreet, the interiors open to terraces and gardens, while inside, a marble kitchen and glass-framed dining room promise permanent harbour views.
There’s also a self-contained studio, resort-style pool, and generous lawns that make for a home that’s both as liveable as it is ripe for a fresh vision. If you’re in the market for a true Sydney trophy home on one of the city’s most exclusive shorelines, this could be it.
Address: 6 St Mervyns Avenue, Point Piper NSW 2027
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Car spaces: 4
Price Guide: Contact agent
