We’ve rounded up our top picks from across the country’s most luxurious properties. Taking its cues from mid-century architecture, The Courtyard House is a near-new home with a focus on seamless indoor-outdoor living. Showcasing an array of natural stones, including striking Verona travertine in the kitchen, the two-storey home with pool and pizza oven is a short walk from the beach and James Street boutiques and eateries.

A recent refresh has likely notched up the already significant appeal of this Walter Welst-designed home set among equally elegant homes in Melbourne’s most exclusive suburb. The Mediterranean-inspired property has three glamorous levels connected by a lift, and features arched windows, travertine floors, terraced gardens and a pool. A dramatic nine-metre void and a statement central ribbon staircase create a memorable entrance at this newly built home set close to the beach and top schools.

High-end finishes include backlit onyx, Venetian plaster, Italian marble and oak. There’s a suite of Gaggenau appliances in the kitchen, and automated louvre ceilings over the terraces adjoining the self-cleaning pool. Show off your adored car at this Paul Owen-designed pad, located on the fringe of Brisbane’s CBD within strolling distance of Paddington’s shops and restaurants.

There’s a stylish and spacious eat-in kitchen, a cosy media room, nooks for reading and study, and low-maintenance outdoor spaces with a plunge pool and fireplace. The rooftop terra.