In Australia the dream of owning a quarter acre block where one can grow some impressive Sir Walter Buffalo, stick in a Hills Host and kick the footy around with the kids is part of our national locale. But what of those who are blessed to get their hands on more than that humble dream? What do their lives look like?
Over the years the trade of luxury trophy homes has become a great source of fascination and weekend auctions are now considered a legitimate past time among growing hordes of real estate fans across our wide brown land.
While what’s going under the hammer might be well out of you price range there’s no cost to taking a stickybeak of some of Australia’s most exclusive addresses, right?
In May Melbourne’s mega mansion 19-20 Shakespeare Grove, Hawthorn, Victoria sold for a reported $25 million.
The house, named Avon Court, was snapped up by a local businessman after fending off strong competition from two international buyers.
The home features a large home gym, marble bathrooms, 10 car garage, massive living areas and seven (yes seven) kitchens and two swimming pools.
One of the marble bathrooms.
One of the homes seven kitchens.
Avon Court boasts massive living areas.
Living area.
One of Hobart’s most prestigious and distinguished residential estate is in Waimea Avenue, Sandy Bay and is reportedly valued at $8.5 million.
One feature of the 9,726 sqm property is a large private pool.
This grassy landmark property occupies the finest position in Hobart with stunning harbour views
The home offers complete privacy inside it’s grounds.
There is a sense of old world luxury inside the homes architecture.
The Tasmanian home has large and yet cosy living areas.
One of the homes many sitting areas.
Waimea’s splendid sunroom.
This Gold Coast beach property located at 213 Hedges Avenue reportedly sold for $11.5 million. With 20 metres of private beachfront and an eight-car basement garage, pool and spa this Sunshine State home makes the most of the sizzling Queensland climate.
The luxe beach home features five-bedroom, six-bathroom and spills out to the beach to claim its exceptional northeast corner position on a 810 sqm block.
The Hedges Avenue home includes a private pool.
One of the homes six bathrooms fitted with his and her facilities.
Bellevue is one of the most upmarket estates in the Northern Territory. Located at 94 East Point Road the home reportedly fetched $4.7 million when it was last at market.
The large mansion boasts 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, a games room, butler quarters and large pool area.
The art deco home in Fannie Bay features large open living areas.
One of the home’s living areas.
The property’s location has arguably Darwin’s best sea views with prime positioning to take in some spectacular sunsets.
The Fairfax family mansion ‘Elaine’ located in Sydney’s Point Piper, is currently in the market and anticipated to set a new record as the most expensive home ever sold in Australia – expected to fetch between $80 – $100 million.
Elaine was built during the 1860s when many aristocratic families were staking their claim to the finest land Sydney harbour had to offer. PHOTO: Christie’s International Real Estate.
Architect and historian Howard Tanner told Christie’s International Real Estate that much of the homes worth is wrapped up in its blue-blooded history. “It’s said that the Fairfax’s are one of the longest surviving newspaper dynasty’s in the world and so I think their presence here on this land is part of that story. It’s part of Australia’s story really,” said Tanner. PHOTO: Christie’s International Real Estate.
Set a mere four kilometres from the city’s CBD and the 1.7 acre property features seven bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a tennis court and ballroom. PHOTO: Christie’s International Real Estate.
The historic waterfront property is one of the last original harbourfront holdings to be offered for private sale. PHOTO: Christie’s International Real Estate.
Elaine is not as well-known as Fairwater, the neighbouring home of Lady Mary Fairfax. PHOTO: Christie’s International Real Estate.
The waterfront mansions of Fairwater and Elaine belonging to businessman John Fairfax. PHOTO: Christie’s International Real Estate.
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