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 palatial waterfront palaces to meticulously designed studio apartments.
Weโve covered this award-winning property in the past (it last sold in early 2023 for $3,222,000). But Night Sky has returned to the market as one of the most unforgettable properties in the Blue Mountains.
Its most memorable feature is the soaring 7.5-metre-high vaulted ceilings in the open-plan living and dining room, which feature an oculus window that can be covered by a retractable steel panel; offering both incredible views of the night sky (hence the name) and passive thermal cooling.
Constructed using a combination of recycled bricks from a former Sydney apartment building, exposed concrete, bluegum timber, and steel, itโs a delightful play of contrasting textures that makes it feel historically significant and tastefully contemporary at the same time.
Not only did it win The Robin Boyd Award For Residential Architecture โ Houses (New) in 2021, but its lush native garden was also awarded by the Landscape Architecture Awards, cementing it as one of the most celebrated Australian homes over the last half-decade.
Address: 6 Jubilee Ave, Blackheath NSW, 2785
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Car spaces: 2
Price Guide: Price on application
It takes a clear vision to reimagine a humble Victorian-era brick facade, but thatโs exactly what award-winning architect Clare Cousins had for this Prahran property. The result? A home thatโs thoughtfully proportioned and luxuriously finished.
The ceilings of the living area and kitchen reach upward into multiple peaks, oak flooring complements polished concrete details, and folding double doors at the rear of the home invite you to enjoy gardens created by acclaimed landscape designer Kate Seddon. Itโs a spectacular renovation thatโs conveniently located just minutes from BOTH Prahran Markets and Fawkner Park.
Itโs also worth noting that despite our identical names, Iโm neither the agent responsible for the sale of this property (nor a relative). Good luck with the sale, Mr Kenyon!
Address: 69 Greville Street, Prahran VIC, 3181
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Car spaces: 1
Price Guide: $3,800,000 to $4,180,000
There arenโt too many properties in Australia that enjoy both a Wikipedia page and a listing on the Queensland Heritage Register.
This stately home is one of the few remaining examples of work by renowned architect Robin Dods. Originally constructed for Dodsโ mother back in 1900, very few elements of the home have been changed over the last 125 years: it still retains its deep verandas, high ceilings, and rarely seen oiled timber VJ walls.
New additions to the property include bespoke kitchen cabinetry, premium appliances, as well as a mineral pool in the backyard, offering its new owners plenty of heritage and more than enough modern touches. A rare slice of Queensland history.
Address: 41 Abbott Street, New Farm, QLD, 4005
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Car spaces: 2
Price Guide: Auction
With The National Golf Club, St Andrews Beach, and the bustling streets of Rye all less than a 30-minute drive away, Emery Residence was designed by Denton Corker Marshall (and is yet another winner of the Robin Boyd Award featured in this weekโs wrap-up).
Embedded within the surrounding scrubland and split across two levels, its structure is a masterful fusion of concrete, steel, and glass that promises some of the best ocean views in the area. If youโve got any kind of eye for design, youโll immediately understand exactly how special this home is.
Address: 4 Fingal Court, Cape Schanck, VIC, 3939
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Car spaces: 2
Price Guide: $5,500,000 to $6,000,000
There are just four Sydney CBD-adjacent properties of this scale currently on the market, making it a rare gem for any big family that wants to be in the heart of the action.
Originally constructed in 1873, the Victorian Gothic-style home you see before you today has undergone a recent upgrade by the talented team at Aileen Sage Architects, and now flaunts a beautiful contemporary kitchen and bathrooms, while still retaining the heritage charm of its timber floors, stained glass details, and plenty of original details.
If youโve been hunting for a large, well-located, and tastefully appointed home in Sydney, it doesnโt get much better than this.
Address: 188 Forbes Street, Darlinghurst, NSW, 2010
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3
Car spaces: 3
Price Guide: $6,500,000
