Friday 2nd October

Stunning 'Paul Bangay' designed garden in the heart of Toorak

Combining the best of everything and positioned in one of Toorak's most coveted streets, this stunning residence is the ultimate in luxurious family living.

The expansive gardens surrounding the house are the timeless work of internationally renowned garden designer, Paul Bangay. Over the last 25 years, Bangay has become widely regarded as Australia's foremost garden designer and has won a myriad of international awards. Along with his own publications, he has featured in Vogue Living, Good Weekend, UK House & Garden, US Traditional Home Magazine and many others. Baygays style is dictated by his love of comfort and elegance, which is echoed in his use of repetition and scale to create masterpieces time over time.

Internally, the house features an abundance of natural light and comprises entrance foyer, formal sitting room, fitted study, informal living room, beautifully appointed kitchen, dining, and family room opening onto the gardens. It also features a master bedroom with ensuites and dressing room, four further bedrooms, each with ensuites, basement parking for up to five cars and a substantial wine cellar.

For further information, find it on www.millionplus.com.au

Little Cove's little secret!

Perched on the highest point in Noosa's most sought after street, Bay View Road, and bordered by the world famous National Park, this home has sweeping views over the glistening waters of the Pacific Ocean and back towards the iconic Noosa Hinterland.

This immaculately styled north-facing residence flows over three levels. The generous use of floor-to-ceiling glass offer unobstructed views of the surrounding scenery.

Filling the middle level of the home is the main living, dining and kitchen area. It also has one of the four bedrooms, bathroom and the double lock-up garage. If desired, you could live with all the conveniences on this one level.

The master suite and third bedroom are nestled on the lower of the three levels. Each boasting sea views, walk-wardrobes, and beautifully appointed ensuites. The master includes a further large patio and dressing area.

On the upper level is the stunning guest retreat with fourth bedroom, large wrap-around sun deck, a reading nook, spacious dressing area, plenty of storage space and an ensuite bathroom.

For more information, find it on www.millionplus.com.au

Mittagong's 'Gleneagle' soars above the rest!

Set over two titles, with approval to build a second home, this 180 acre property is an architecturally designed Chalet style home built to the highest quality and exacting standards.

The land encompasses seven paddocks, four dams, a tranquil running creek, and beautiful timber rail fencing.

The house, with sweeping views over the Sydney basin and toward the Blue Mountains, comprises high raked ceilings, timber beams, double glazed windows, heated floors, extensive granite stonework, four superb open fires, two ducted reverse cycle air condition systems and six full size remote control sunblinds providing natural cooling in the Summer months. A stunning turret staircase leads you to four bedrooms, four bathrooms, Juliet balconies, entertainment room with kitchenette and gas fireplace.

Outside there is a half tennis court with lights, swimming pool and spa room with gas log fireplace, TV, stereo and refrigerator. A separate building, currently a spacious home office, is ideal for guest accommodation with kitchen, bathroom, and fireplace.

Marketed at $12million plus. For more information, find it on www.millionplus.com.au

A Castle fit for a king!

Resting on 2.5 glorious acres in sought after Tanawha, this magnificent residence boasts serene views of the Pacific Ocean with private rainforest views in the foreground.

Taking a stonemason more than four years to build using hand-cut solid slabs of sandstone, this beautifully crafted residence cleverly merges the sophistication of French-inspired architecture with a very modern approach to living.

With a mix of pitched timber ceiling features, travertine floors, solid white marble staircases and intricate sandstone inlays, the house displays exceptional craftsmanship.

Inside, the house comprises four oversized bedrooms, five bathrooms, home office, library, wine cellar, three-metre balconies and a fully self-contained guesthouse. The open living zones open onto a huge sandstone alfresco area and stunning inground pool. Downstairs features a fabulous entertainment room, complete with a professional bar, which wouldn't look out of place in a Las Vegas resort.

Located in Tanawha, Queensland. For more information find it on www.millionplus.com.au