Sometimes it’s not the interiors that convince you to buy a property, but the outdoor spaces. While the weather is still pleasant, we’re celebrating the homes around Australia with exceptional backyards.
From a country escape in Kyneton to a luxury clifftop home in Whale Beach, here is a selection of homes with the best outdoor spaces.
New South Wales: A luxury clifftop home in Whale Beach
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Golf fans, look no further! Located on a clifftop in Whale Beach, this grand estate features its own private golf course. If that wasn’t enough to convince you, it also comes with gardens designed by Richard Unsworth and Paul Bangay, heated infinity plunge pool, gym, sauna and egg spa.
Drawing inspiration from Italianate architecture, the three-level home was designed by Sydney-based architect Michael Suttor to take in the extraordinary ocean views. The home features five bedrooms and five bathrooms, formal and informal living zones and multiple balconies to enjoy the coastal vistas.
Victoria: A country escape in Kyneton
If you’re after a country home with a gorgeously landscaped garden, then this home in Kyneton is the one for you. ‘Pennington‘ is a Victorian-era bluestone home located on a spacious four hectare block.
The historic house features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a country-style kitchen with an iconic Aga oven, and a large lounge/formal dining room that leads out onto a brick terrace. The character-filled home was renovated by Noel McKernan Architects, with interiors by Stuart Rattle, and includes exposed bluestone walls, French doors, and original fireplaces.
The sweeping grounds are immaculate with a formal walled garden that includes box hedges, flowering wisteria orchard and a water feature. Also on the estate is a magnificent alfresco area, dam, garage with studio and multiple water tanks.
Queensland: Space and tranquility in Doonan
Offering space and tranquility, this stunning home in the Noosa hinterland is beautiful inside and out. Located in Doonan, the classic Queenslander sits on a 1.5 acre block with manicured grounds and sweeping valley views.
Set over two levels, the house features five bedrooms, three bathrooms, a modern kitchen with butler’s pantry, media room and home gym. The interior includes a colour palette of warm neutrals and natural materials, including an exposed brick statement fireplace.
The outdoor spaces are equally superb with two entertaining areas, a magnesium pool with sunbed area, sauna and outdoor shower, and for little ones there’s even a custom-built sandpit.
South Australia: A private estate in Verdun
For the buyer with lots of hobbies, put this home in Verdun on your list. Located on 4.9 hectares, ‘Forest Lodge‘ features a floodlit tennis court, full-size horse arena, home gym and swimming pool.
The landmark estate features a circa 1910 stone farmhouse with five bedrooms, three bathrooms, formal and informal spaces and wine cellar. Also on the grounds is a separate two-bedroom guest cottage, gazebo, parking for 13 cars and a cubby house for the youngest members of the family.
Western Australia: Parkside luxury in Dalkeith
This Dalkeith home is brand new, custom built and looking for its new owners. Located next to the David Cruickshank Reserve, it offers park views, and luxury living in a prestigious location. Set over three levels, the home features six bedrooms, five bathrooms, multiple living and dining areas, and French-inspired interiors.
The outdoor areas maximise space and lifestyle with a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor zones, a swimming pool with waterfall features, outdoor shower, alfresco entertaining area and established gardens.
Tasmania: A waterfront estate in Gordon
Another romantic country estate, this one in Gordon, Tasmania. Built in the early 1900s, ‘Greenslade‘ is located on a two hectare estate overlooking the D’Entrecasteaux Channel. The classic farmhouse is filled with natural light and features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, high ceilings and French doors.
The property includes landscaped grounds, a lily-pad covered dam, colourful flowering gardens, an outdoor entertaining area with pergola, separate studio and workshop.
