Australian summers are made in the backyard pool. Far from just a place to swim, these bespoke pool designs add a focal point for entertaining spaces with glorious backdrops from countryside to harbour, river, and beach. As found on Luxury List.
1. 'Northbridge House'
Pictured: 51 Coolawin Road Northbridge. Sold by Michael Coombs and John Melville of McGrath Lower North Shore Neutral Bay. As seen on Luxury List. Image by McGrath Lower North Shore Neutral Bay.
Graced with the proportions and scale of an art gallery, this dramatic Sydney home is centred on a Japanese-style courtyard, capturing sweeping views of Middle Harbour.
The stunning courtyard opens out to an 18-metre cantilevered infinity lap-pool which extends from the courtyard out towards the harbour.
For more photos visit our listing for 51 Coolawin Road Northbridge on Luxury List.
For more information read our article on 51 Coolawin Road Northbridge here.
2. ‘Braeside’
Pictured: 10 Kent Hughes Road Eltham. Sold by Rocco Montanaro and Malcolm Perkins of Morrison Kleeman Estate Agents Eltham. As seen on Luxury List. Image by Morrison Kleeman Estate Agents Eltham.
Featuring a striking façade built from Coldstream Stone, this Eltham home is arranged over three carefully considered levels overlooking the Yarra River and Petty’s Orchard’s ornamental lake.
The home’s deluxe outdoor kitchen partners with a three-sided infinity pool, spa and a tennis court for resort-style summer enjoyment with views across the orchard and lake to the Dandenongs.
For more photos visit our listing for 10 Kent Hughes Road Eltham on Luxury List.
3. 'Beaches' gated estate
Pictured: 1/56 David Low Way Sunrise Beach. Image by Tom Offermann Real Estate Noosa Heads.
One of the largest land parcels on the Sunshine Coast to boast absolute beach frontage, this two-level Sunrise Beach home vast boasts a flowing open plan layout and uninterrupted views.
Pictured: 1/56 David Low Way Sunrise Beach. Image by Tom Offermann Real Estate Noosa Heads.
The home enjoys a choice of outdoor spaces, including an oceanfront terrace hotel-like garden courtyard with its resort-size pool featuring a 25m lap lane and a playful waterslide.
For more information read our article on 1/56 David Low Way Sunrise Beach here.
4. Award-winning Doonan
Pictured: Doonan QLD 4562 residence. Sold by Rachel Sellman of Century 21 Conolly Hay Group Noosa Heads. As seen on Luxury List. Image by Century 21 Conolly Hay Group Noosa Heads.
Offering relaxed Palms Springs-inspired style, this home in the Noosa hinterland takes in unobstructed views from the hinterland escarpment through to the ocean coastline of the Sunshine Coast.
From the sleek minimalist interiors, living flows seamlessly to a large alfresco area and the award-winning, infinity-edge saltwater pool.
For more photos visit our listing for this Doonan QLD 4562 residence on Luxury List.
For more information read our article on this Doonan QLD 4562 residence here.
5. 'Hedderwick'
Pictured: 27 Hedderwick Lane Macedon. Image by Abercromby’s Armadale.
Boasting impressive views of the surrounding countryside, this distinctive country home occupies some 8 acres (approx. 3.2 ha) of manicured landscaped grounds in the foothills of Mount Macedon.
As well as a heated swimming pool, the property enjoys a floodlit mod-grass championship tennis court and bespoke equestrian facilities including riding arenas and ten paddocks.
For more information read our article on 27 Hedderwick Lane Macedon here.
6. 'Tresco'
Pictured: 'Tresco'. For sale by Ken Jacobs and Darren Curtis of Ken Jacobs Christie's International Real Estate Double Bay and Brad Pillinger of Pillinger Real Estate Double Bay. As seen on Luxury List. Images by Ken Jacobs Christie's International Real Estate Double Bay.
Beautifully preserved and privately nestled in the exclusive Elizabeth Bay Loop, 'Tresco' is one of Sydney's most historic waterfront estates, designed in an early Victorian Italianate style.
Capturing northerly views to Clark Island and the Manly skyline, the home’s level lawns cascade down to superb waterfront facilities including a jetty and boat house, and a magnificent private sea pool.
For more photos visit our listing for 'Tresco' on Luxury List.
For more information read our article on 'Tresco' here.
7. Morroccan-inspired Malvern East
Pictured: 23 Glenbrook Avenue Malvern East. Sold by Robert Fletcher and Robyn Feigen of Kay & Burton. As seen on Luxury List. Image by Kay & Burton.
Designed to open to the northern light and views of neighbouring Hedgeley Dene Gardens, this Melbourne home offers expansive accommodation amid low-maintenance landscaped gardens.
Extending the family amenity, the floorplan includes a cinema room with kitchenette, cellar with accompanying wine tasting area, gymnasium and a Moroccan-inspired indoor heated swimming pool with swim jet.
For more photos visit our listing for 23 Glenbrook Avenue Malvern East on Luxury List.
For more information read our article on 23 Glenbrook Avenue Malvern East here.
8. ‘St Fillan Farm’
Pictured: 723 Maroondah Highway Narbethong. For sale by Andrew Houghton and Warwick Anderson of RT Edgar Yarra Valley. As seen on Luxury List. Image by RT Edgar Yarra Valley.
Combining productivity and luxury, St Fillan offers a historic private country retreat with rural lifestyle just 95km from Melbourne.
Sitting amidst a beautiful garden on the banks of the Fisher Creek, the picturesque property includes extensive infrastructure, pool, tennis court, managers residence, two cottages, new barn, machinery shed, and undercover cattle yards.
For more photos visit our listing for 723 Maroondah Highway Narbethong on Luxury List.
For more information read our article on 723 Maroondah Highway Narbethong here.
9. ‘Emporium Penthouse’
Pictured: 2201/289 Grey Street South Brisbane. Sold by Jeanette Jensen of Bold Residential. As seen on Luxury List. Images by Bold Residential.
Delivering sophisticated luxury within a residents-only tower, this penthouse apartment captures 280-degree views of the CBD skyline, Story Bridge, Brisbane River, Mt Cootha and surrounding tree-lined suburbs.
The home is the only rooftop apartment in South Bank to have its very own infinity edge pool, fully equipped with wet bar, premium sound system, integrated BBQ, drink fridges, dishwasher and ice machine.
For more photos visit our listing for 2201/289 Grey Street South Brisbane on Luxury List.
For more information read our article on 2201/289 Grey Street South Brisbane here.
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