VICTORIA Melbourne. Snainton, 80 Clowes Street, South Yarra. $9.5m This grand Federation home was built in the early 1900s on 919sq m in Melbourne's sought-after Domain precinct. Period features include bay windows with leadlight detailing, ornamental art nouveau ceilings and decorative timber fretwork. The home has five bedrooms and three bathrooms. A return veranda offers views over the north-facing garden and pool. The home is a short stroll to the Royal Botanic Gardens. 
Agent: Marcus Chiminello, Marshall White, Armadale.
NSW Sydney. Pinaroo, 5 Coppabella Road, Middle Dural. $3.698m Brian and Shirley Ahearn downsized from their cattle station in central western NSW to this 2ha property six years ago. They were attracted by the Federation-style homestead and whisper-quiet surroundings. The four-bedroom home has formal lounge and dining rooms, a charming library and open-plan family areas. It sits in beautifully manicured gardens with a 12m heated pool, floodlit tennis court and entertaining pavilion.
Agent: Steven Ford, LJ Hooker, Dural.
QUEENSLAND Sunshine Coast. 468 Dath Henderson Road, Tinbeerwah. $2.65m This beautiful country home sits 180m above sea level, with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, Lake Weyba and Noosa hill. Vendors Geoff and Maureen Bontoft recently completed an extensive renovation of the hinterland home. It has four bedrooms, open-plan living areas and several decks perfect for entertaining. Set on 9ha, it boasts a saltwater pool and floodlit tennis court.
Agent: Murray Brown, Hinternoosa, Cooroy.
SOUTH AUSTRALIA 746 James Track, Myponga. $1.55m Set on 172ha in the Fleurieu Peninsula ranges, this homestead has picturesque views to the south including The Bluff at Victor Harbor and the Southern Ocean. The home has four bedrooms with the master suite and parent's retreat on the upper level enjoying stunning valley views. The formal lounge and dining rooms open onto a veranda while the casual living area has a wraparound deck. John Travers is selling his beloved home to move overseas.
Agent: Sandy Mount, Harcourts Wine Coast, McLaren Vale.
VICTORIA Mornington Peninsula. 38 Cloud Street, Arthurs Seat. $1.5m Nestled near the summit of Arthurs Seat, this modern home has never-to-be-built-out views over the state park and Port Phillip Bay. Walls of glass frame the views from almost every room and at night you can see the lights of Melbourne's skyline glistening on the horizon. The home has four bedrooms and three bathrooms. It is being sold by retired hotelier Tony Mitchell, who has owned it for the past two years.
Agent: Meg Pell, Kay & Burton, Flinders.