If you too are experiencing an incessant desire to Google the most luxurious homes for sale in your area, you’re not alone. If a home on top of the cliffs overlooking Sydney Harbour is your guilty pleasure, or you’re more into the historically significant Federation homes of yesteryear, you’re in luck. We’ve found ten of the best luxury homes on the market in Sydney right now, from Vaucluse to Mosman, and beyond.
Start packing your bags, grab your cheque book and go – these hot homes won’t be available for long.
10 luxury homes for sale in Sydney
Mosman
3 Kirkoswald Ave
What could be the most coveted property in the entire Sydney North Shore, 3 Kirkoswald Ave in Mosman has hit the market with record-breaking $45 million to $50 million price expectations. A never before offered Susan Rothwell-designed home, spanning three levels and featuring gun-barrel harbour and ocean views from North to South Head, the stately Palladian-inspired home sits on 2235 square metres. It boasts six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, three car spots, an oversized pool, tranquil Will Dangar-designed gardens, study, gym, steam room, wine cellar and au pair accommodation. “On the slopes of the golden triangle in Balmoral, you’re elevated at one of the highest points which makes it very private and so secluded,” says the listing agent Michael Coombs. The jaw-dropping property last changed hands in 2021 for $6.52 million. Expressions of interest are currently open.
Darlinghurst
177 Palmer Street
An industrial warehouse home designed in 2015 by Sam Crawford Architects, 177 Palmer Street, Darlinghurst is a rare inner-city offering that’s recently hit the market. With two distinct wings separated by an internal courtyard, five bedrooms and spanning three levels, it makes the most of its smaller footprint to create a private and quiet sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle on its doorstep. It is expected to sell for prices above $6.8 million, with inspections open now.
Balmain
1 Blake Street
Positioned on 2,206 square metres of harbourfront land, Ewenton House is considered to be one of Balmain’s grandest and most significant estates. Dating back to between 1854 and 1872, the impressive four-level sandstone home boasts a stately entryway with tessellated tiling, a grand formal dining room, five spacious bedrooms and a heated indoor pool. Those with an eye for heritage detail will appreciate the home’s cedar doors, leadlight windows, soaring ceilings and ceiling roses.
The heritage-listed property has a reported price guide of $27.5 million
Take a look on Domain.
Sydney
121/123-125 Macquarie Street
This swanky top-floor apartment presents the opportunity to reside within one of Sydney’s most iconic apartment buildings, The Astor, which was once home to Cate Blanchett and Barry Humphries. Artfully reimagined by Flack Studio, the two-bedroom penthouse apartment presents moody, timber-clad interiors, breathtaking views across the harbour and a marble-clad kitchen and cocktail bar.
The property is set to go to auction on Saturday, October 18.
Take a look on Domain.
Rose Bay
855 New South Head Road
Embracing a French provincial aesthetic, this Federation estate in Rose Bay features six bedrooms, a marble kitchen, swimming pool, outdoor bar, manicured gardens and, of course, breathtaking harbour views.
Listing agents Biller Property are currently taking expressions of interest for the grand heritage estate.
Take a look on Domain.com
Cremorne
19 Bennett Street
Situated in the idyllic lower north shore suburb of Cremorne, the two-storey Federation beauty named Ingleneuk has been the home of the former Today Show co-host Lisa Wilkinson and her family for the past 27 years. Now, the impressive harbourview estate is on the market for a price guide of around $23 million. Sat on a 3-214-square-metre block, the property boasts a full-size tennis court, swimming pool and cabana, a clubhouse and Will Dangar-designed gardens.
Take a look on Domain.
Hunters Hill
7 Woolwich Road
Another heritage sandstone beauty on the market is the 1880s Hunters Hill estate known as Clifton. Complete with crystal chandeliers, gorgeous stained glass windows and ornate fireplaces, the six-bedroom mansion is the epitome of old-world grandeur. As for amenities, Clifton boasts a wine cellar, tennis court, swimming pool, gym and deep-water pontoon, making it the ultimate entertainer’s retreat.
Take a look on Domain.
Vaucluse
72 Wentworth Road
Set amongst lush greenery on a 1,407-square-metre block, is a waterfront home in Vaucluse that is currently accepting expressions of interest. Designed by world-renowned architect Kerry Hill, the 800-square metre, seven-bedroom, architect-designed home offers a rare experience of seclusion in the sought-after harbour enclave. With floor-to-ceiling glass framing breathtaking harbour views, a pontoon, 3.6m high ceilings and a sprawling yard that carries down to the water’s edge, it is one of the most desirable luxury homes on the market right now, and rumour has it it’s listed somewhere around $55 million…
Take a look on realestate.com.au.
Woollahra
10 Wallaroy Road
Etched into a cliff in Woollahra, this 1930s-era manor, known as The Redcliffe, presents sophisticated, sun-drenched interiors that have been elegantly contemporised by Handelsmann + Khaw. Outside, the property offers romantic stone-paved courtyards, terraces and an elevated pool terrace, which are surrounded by lush greenery.
The Redcliffe is scheduled to go to auction on Saturday, October 18.
Take a look on Domain.
Potts Point
29 Challis Avenue
Situated in the heart of Potts Point, Saraville is a c.1890 Italianate terrace with three levels of recently renovated heritage grandeur. Behind its graceful stained glass front door, spacious living spaces with soaring ceilings, high-end finishes and impeccable indoor-outdoor flow await. On the upper floors, modern luxury blends with historic charm as seen in the luxurious main suite with its freestanding bath, private terrace and dressing room.
Take a look on Sotheby’s.
Photo: Domain