MANSION AUSTRALIA
NSW North coast. 14 North Point Avenue, Kingscliff. $3.35m This striking beachfront home in northern NSW was designed by renowned architect Virginia Kerridge to offer chic living by the sea. There's double-height ceilings in the open-plan living space leading out to a poolside terrace. Upstairs are four of the home's five bedrooms and a large covered timber deck off the master suite. It is being sold by retail executive Katie Page, who built it in 2004 and has retained it as an investment property. 
Agent: Sandra Ross, North Estate Agents, Tweed Heads.
QUEENSLAND Sunshine Coast. 15 The Promontory, Noosa Waters. $2.4m Margot and Allan Coulson were newly arrived from South Africa when they built their Noosa Waters home 16 years ago. Margot says the couple loved the north-facing waterfront location, with easy access to the river and beaches. The master bedroom is downstairs, overlooking the pool and jetty. Upstairs are three more bedrooms and a rumpus room. A poolside gazebo offers shade on the sunniest days and Noosa Village shops are a stroll away.
Agent: Richard Locke of Tom Offermann, Noosa Heads.
VICTORIA Macedon Ranges. Waterview, 36 Hedderwick Lane, Macedon. $2.3m Fresh air, privacy and peace are on offer at this 2.2ha estate in the Macedon Ranges. The architect-designed home has views of Mount Macedon from most rooms. A large ornamental pond teems with birdlife. Company director Jay Bonnington and her husband Stuart have lived here since 2002. Their four-bedroom home has formal living and dining rooms with central heating and a wood fire for cosy evenings.
Agent: John Keating, Keating Real Estate, Woodend.
SOUTH AUSTRALIA Adelaide. 5/19 Gandys Gully Road, Stonyfell. $970,000-$1.065m There are fabulous views over the treetops towards the city from this home in the Adelaide foothills and you can watch the sun set over the ocean. Peter and Leonie Duffy have lived in the Scott Salisbury-built home since 2002. Set over two levels, the property has three bedrooms with the master and parent's retreat occupying the top floor. The open-plan living space leads onto a deck.
Agent: Peter Briscoe, Klemich Real Estate, Kent Town. Offers by   July 12.
QUEENSLAND Brisbane. 101 Reuben Street, Holland Park. $900,000-$1m Anita and Jason Lewis bought this run-down 1927 Queenslander seven years ago and set about turning it into a beautiful family home. The hard work is all done, with VJ walls, wooden floorboards and timber casement windows painstakingly restored. The modern kitchen leads out through French doors and timber bi-folds to the deep rear deck. There are three bedrooms and one bathroom.
Agent: Gabrielle Baker, Harcourts Inner East, Balmoral. Auction on   July 9.For Prestige Property inquiries contact Emily Pettafor: emilymay.prestige@gmail.com