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With pools, fire pits, theatre rooms and other luxurious amenities, plus spectacular locations and convenient features, there’s nothing better than a holiday home where you can kick back, relax and get away from it all.
From beachside escapes to country retreats, here are our five favourite luxury holiday homes now on the market.
715 Bangalow Road, Talofa, NSW
“The Ranch” is an impressive property that may tempt you to move in permanently.
Set across approximately 14 hectares of Byron hinterland, close to Bangalow and Byron Bay, the location offers a range of nearby amenities as well as a tranquil setting in your own backyard, including a creek frontage.
The property offers a resort-style environment with a 25-metre lap pool, an integrated leisure area, an eight-person spa, a dedicated poolside entertainment pavilion, a full-size championship tennis court, expansive lawns, and established gardens.
The home itself embraces its surroundings with architecturally designed vaulted ceilings, expansive windows and an indoor-outdoor connection via balconies and outdoor terraces.
Other highlights include a media and entertainment room with a billiards area, a wet bar, and a recreational swimming pond.
2 Cape Court, Cape Schanck, VIC
With vast proportions spanning two self-contained levels, this elevated property is set within a gated community in Cape Schanck’s National Estate.
Surrounded by bushland, with views over Bass Strait and access to the National Golf Club, the location is definitely a draw.
The layout suits large or multigenerational families, allowing them to enjoy their own space. The main level includes two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a substantial open-plan area, while the ground level features an additional three bedrooms and a living/games area.
Outside, you will find a practice bunker, a full-width terrace, a tennis court, a swimming pool, lush lawns and a steam room.
19 Boondilla Court, Torquay, VIC
This Torquay home makes you feel as if you have stepped into a resort.
The design uses sculptural form and an elemental interplay of fire, water, light and landscape, with timber, concrete and sandstone, and expansive glass framing the natural surroundings.
Inside, the home features a north-facing kitchen, dining and living area overlooking the pool and landscaped grounds. There is a dedicated wine cellar, a sunken lounge retreat, and a rumpus room.
The home also features integrated comfort and technology, including hydronic heating, ducted air-conditioning, full Control4 smart home automation, and built-in sound systems, all providing seamless control of climate, lighting, and ambience.
30 Beauty Drive, Whale Beach, NSW
“Casa Belle” is set in a quiet cul-de-sac in Whale Beach, with beach and Pittwater views.
The property enjoys a north-easterly aspect and features an in-ground swimming pool, a spa and sandstone terraces.
Inside, quality finishes, including marble stairs, natural stone and timber flooring, create a sense of warmth and elegance. The layout is designed for entertainment, with multiple living spaces across three levels.
1701/58 The Esplanade, Burleigh Heads, QLD
This luxury apartment has features comparable to those of a five-star hotel.
Located in a corner, elevated position, it offers ocean views across Burleigh Beach and Headland, the Pacific Ocean, South Stradbroke Island, the Gold Coast skyline and hinterland.
Floor-to-ceiling glass frames the stunning views, while a living and dining space opens onto the covered balcony with a built-in teppanyaki barbecue.
Inside, there is a cocktail bar with wine storage, a refrigerator drawer and an ice machine, as well as a chef’s kitchen and residential concierge. Valet parking, a house driver, private dining, housekeeping and spa services are all available at your request.
