Five luxury homes we love that are for sale right now

From a perch on the peninsula to a reimagined Edwardian delight, these are our top picks right now.

9 Vernon Street, Hunters Hill NSW

This three-level home is set on a striking sandstone foundation that offers a sculptural backdrop to the north-facing outdoor entertaining terrace, complete with pizza oven. The five-bedroom residence has river views and an open-plan living area with gourmet kitchen. There’s a home theatre, wine cellar and swimming pool.

24 Lambeth Avenue, Armadale Vic

Behind the charming Edwardian facade lies a stylish architectural renovation offering indoor-outdoor living, all wrapped in neat hedges and a well-kept garden. Set over two levels on a 579-square-metre block, the home keeps period touches such as the bay window in the spacious main bedroom. There’s a wine fridge, butler’s pantry, in-ground trampoline and a sauna.

20 Rockwall Crescent, Potts Point NSW

This grand Italianate terrace dates to c1890, but has had a stylish update with bursts of colour. The north-to-rear residence comes with original fireplaces and original timber floors, but now includes a bright kitchen, built-in robes, air-conditioning and secure parking. There’s a self-contained apartment on the lower ground level.

32 Maxwell Street, New Farm Qld

This Spanish Mission-influenced home, featuring intricate columns and arches, dates to the 1930s and is for sale for the first time in three decades. Outside, there’s a loggia and courtyard with fountain, while upstairs, there’s a balcony with views over the river. Four bedrooms, a granite kitchen and multiple living zones complete the package.

45 Philip Road, Dalkeith WA

Known as Poll House, this low-set, bunker-style home designed by Gary Marinko was featured in the Venice Architecture Biennale in 2006, and has now come up for sale. The single-level, solar-passive home connects rooms around a central courtyard that brings light inside. It comes with polished concrete floors, curved ceilings with skylights, a swimming pool and self-contained studio.