Staff reporter
A view of nature can make all the difference – just being able to take a moment and look out the window to see a tree, a garden, a bushland setting or rolling hills.
Smart home design brings light and views to the residents to enjoy throughout their day. Each of these luxury homes has plenty of other mod cons, from swimming pools to a full vineyard, plus daydream-worthy windows to match.
39 Ness Avenue, Dulwich Hill NSW
This new family home has a clever design that draws in the light, from the floor-to-ceiling glass next to the staircase, to the use of skylights from the al fresco dining area to the dressing room. The swimming pool is framed by a striking stone wall and calming garden. The kitchen has a stone island and butler’s pantry.
Penthouse, 705 Orrong Road, Toorak VIC
This bright, north-facing Toorak penthouse uses oversizes windows throughout to full effect, bringing in the light and letting the occupants look out over the treetops. It’s ideal for hosting, with a kitchen boasting Carrara marble benchtops, Miele appliances and a butler’s pantry, plus living/dining area that spills out to a wraparound balcony. There’s a home office and four car spaces.
41 Grove Crescent, Toowong QLD
Visitors may not be able to guess from the street, but this reimagined home now has eight bedrooms separated into a guest wing, a children’s level and a main suite with nursery. Kids won’t be short on activities – there’s a pool, lawn, basketball hoop and an outdoor projector for movie nights. The spacious living/dining area leads out to a multi-level central courtyard. And there’s a car showroom, for motoring enthusiasts.
15 Kinka Road, Duffys Forest NSW
The next-door neighbour is a national park, and this five-bedroom home is designed to take advantage of the bushland views. Whether the owner is eating a meal, busy in the kitchen, going for a swim or taking a bath, there are delightful vistas of native trees to enjoy. It’s set on two hectares and includes mature trees and dramatic rocks in the garden.
120 Arthurs Seat Road, Red Hill VIC
For anyone who ever dreamed of making wine, this vineyard and renovated home could be a dream come true. Set on seven hectares, the estate has a cellar door, winery facilities, and a four-bedroom house that could serve as a tree-change or a weekend retreat. The rolling hills offer the perfect backdrop to unwind at the end of the day, perhaps with a glass of something local in hand.
