Gold Coast
Tugun
40 and 642 Pacific Parade
$6 million+
The five-bedrooom, four-bathroom classic beach-house mansion on a 1620-square-metre block across the road from the sand is special. It's one of only a few north-east facing homes on the beach to have an ocean view from nearly every room. And it's only part of the package: there's also a two-bedroom apartment above a double garage at the back, which McGrath agent Peter Gwynne says could fetch up to $8000 a week over the Christmas break. "I think this property will be very popular," Gwynne says. "Everyone who sees it wants to buy it." 
Sydney
Cremorne
4 Shellbank Parade
$16 million
Interest in the huge designer Cremorne waterfront mansion of investment banker Campbell Lobb and his wife Susie is coming from both the upper north shore and overseas. "It does have international appeal, with expats and foreigners planning to move here," says Richard Simeon of Simeon Manners Property, who shares the listing with Ken Jacobs of Christies International. The seven-bedroom, seven-bathroom home with triple garage on a 1039 square metre block was built six years ago. Travertine terraces surround a gas-heated infinity pool with spa and a large sunny level lawn adjoins a jetty and pontoon for boating enthusiasts.
Hobart
Sandy Bay
12 Lindeith Court
$1.1 million
Buyers get a whole lot of view and prestige for $1.1 million in Tasmania ... this four-bedroom, two-bathroom home with double parking is the apple of my eye. "The views from almost every room are amazing, truly panoramic," says Knight Frank agent Lynne Page. The split-level house has cathedral ceilings and floor to ceiling windows from which to appreciate the amazing scenery, which is apparently a bit like Italy's Amalfi Coast.
Melbourne
East Melbourne
20-22 George Street
$3.5 million+
The 16-metre glass mosaic-tiled pool at this four-bedroom, three-bathroom luxurious home will be a popular spot over the next few months - during autumn, too, since it's heated. And the upper terrace framed by ironwork overlooking will be ideal for cocktails afterwards. The house has been beautifully renovated by architects Rosenthal Munckton & Shields. Just one of the highlights is the solid American oak kitchen bench with Paul Bocuse range and butler pantry. Jump on to domain.com.au to take a look. There's also a triple garage. Expressions of interest via Kay & Burton South Yarra's Monique Depierre close on   December 8. It's already attracting interest from families but also downsizers. "There's not a lot of maintenance - it could be a lock-up and go," Depierre says.