Here are six of Luxury List's favourite mountain homes from around Australia.
It's a country known for its flat outback, but Australia is also home to some of the most beautiful mountainous terrain.
From the cascading mountain ranges of the Currumbin Valley to the rugged peaks of the Glass House Mountains, here are six of Luxury List's favourite mountain homes from around Australia as seen on Luxury LIst.
1. Maleny House
Pictured: 339 Maleny Stanley River Road, Maleny. For sale by Linda Shore-Perez and David Perez of Villa Prestige Properties. As seen on Luxury List. Image by Villa Prestige Properties.
Frank Lloyd Wright famously said, "No house should ever be on a hill or on anything. It should be 'of' the hill. Belonging to it. Hill and house should live together each the happier for the other”.
'Maleny House' encapsulates this philosophy. Designed by Bark Design Architects, the home is synonymous with the mountain, taking advantage of the breathtaking Glass House Mountain views.
For more photos visit our listing for 339 Maleny Stanley River Road, Maleny on Luxury List.
2. Tomewin Mountain Retreat
Pictured: 731 Tomewin Mountain Road, Currumbin Valley. For sale by Ed Cherry of Sophie Carter Exclusive Properties. As seen on Luxury List. Image by Sophie Carter Exclusive Properties.
Nestled up against the mountains lies the 'Tomewin Mountain Retreat'.
Spacious wraparound verandas take in the sweeping views over the Currumbin Valley escarpment below.
For more photos visit our listing for 731 Tomewin Mountain Road on Luxury List.
For more information read our article on 731 Tomewin Mountain Road here.
3. 'McCallum' - a retreat to the bush
Pictured: 759 Micalago Road, Micalago. For sale by Ryan Broadhurst and Dan McAlpine of Belle Property Kingston. As seen on Luxury List. Image by Belle Property Kingston.
The owner's vision was to establish a quiet, creative rural environment in harmony with the natural landscape, and the end result speaks for itself.
Using raw materials, recycled timber and stone sourced from the property itself, 'McCallum' connects to its wild bush setting.
At its highest elevation of 1,100m, this home commands views down the valley to Mt Tenant and 360-degree views of the surrounding native bushland.
For more photos visit our listing for 759 Micalago Road on Luxury List.
For more information read our article on 759 Micalago Road here.
4. 'The Palms' - Sunshine Coast hinterland oasis
Pictured: 76 Tinbeerwah Road, Tinbeerwah. For sale by David Conolly and Sam Walker of Century 21 Conolly Hay Group Noosa Heads. As seen on Luxury List. Image by Century 21 Conolly Hay Group Noosa Heads.
It's only 15 minutes from Noosa's Hastings Street, but with its secluded hinterland location, you would never know it.
Surrounded by a forest of tropical landscaping, 'The Palms' is a contemporary oasis designed by architect Alex Robinson.
You will never grow tired of the mountain, lake, and ocean views all the way to Tea Tree Bay.
The property boasts an abundance of wildlife, including koalas, kangaroos, wallabies and deer.
For more photos visit our listing for 76 Tinbeerwah Road on Luxury List.
For more information read our article on 76 Tinbeerwah Road here.
5. Heaven on earth at 'Nikkini Estate'
Pictured: 603 Tomewin Road, Currumbin Valley. Sold by Mishy Canning of LJ Hooker Palm Beach. As seen on Luxury List. Image by LJ Hooker Palm Beach.
From the moment you enter the highlands of 'Nikkini Estate', you know you're in for a treat.
Here your reality is waking up with the cascading mountain ranges draped in mist.
As the morning mist disappears, captive coastlines and valley escarpments peep out in its place.
For more photos visit our listing for 603 Tomewin Road on Luxury List.
For more information read our article on 603 Tomewin Road here.
6. Cliffside masterpiece at Jolly's Lookout
Pictured: 948 Mount Nebo Road, Jollys Lookout. Under contract through Joseph Lordi of Queensland Sotheby's International Real Estate. As seen on Luxury List. Image by Queensland Sotheby's International Real Estate.
Situated high up on Jollys Lookout, this cliffside masterpiece was designed to take full advantage of the sweeping panoramic views of the mountains in the distance, and the rugged landscape below.
Designed with an Asian influence by Dion Seminara of Dion Seminara Architecture, the design philosophy is built on a spur in a mountain.
The architect says they "positioned the home so it has perfect views over Samford valley in the main wing".
For more photos visit our listing for 948 Mount Nebo Road on Luxury List.
For more information read our articles on 948 Mount Nebo Road here and here.
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