Best Homes

Located in Sydney’s sought-after Northern Beaches, this 1.5-acre block is surrounded by nature. It’s also just a short drive from some of north Sydney’s most stunning beaches, not to mention two golf courses, and the CBD. Serene yet central, this property proved the ideal setting for the family’s expansive new Hamptons-inspired dream home. The design brief given to Gremmo Homes centred on capturing the essence of Hamptons style while incorporating the architectural elements that Australian families prize, such as open-plan living, high ceilings, large amounts of natural light, and a flawless connection to landscaped outdoor spaces. The wrap-around timber verandah and CSR Scarborough weatherboard exterior cladding immediately set the tone for the breezy, laidback Hamptons theme of the home. Large expanses of lawn combine with more formal garden elements to…

Nestled within a private pocket of Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, Stoneridge Residence is a singular example of refined coastal living — an exceptional home that celebrates both design sophistication and unparalleled build quality. Delivered by Beachstone Homes, this striking modern residence stands as a testament to what can be achieved when thoughtful details and superior craftsmanship come together seamlessly. Spanning an impressive 60 squares, this expansive five-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home has been designed to accommodate modern family life with ease, while still creating spaces that feel intimate and inviting. Upon arrival, the bold exterior makes an immediate statement, with a blend of bagged brickwork, long feature bricks, and Deco aluminium timber-look batten cladding. This combination not only offers visual warmth and textural depth, but also ensures low-maintenance and durability, which is vital…

With curves in all the right places, La Casa Eden is a contemporary Mediterranean-inspired home, thoughtfully designed to blur the lines between indoor and outdoor living. At its heart lies a breathtaking internal courtyard — a feature not often seen in Australian homes — offering light, airflow, and a peaceful place to enjoy a few moments of calm. Recently crowned the 2025 HIA-CSR Australian Display Home of the Year, La Casa Eden, by Queensland’s Ultra Living Homes, is a luxurious showcase of biophilic design, Mediterranean influences, and thoughtful innovation that redefines what a home can be. This five-bedroom, double-storey abode offers a sophisticated sanctuary and no space better exemplifies this all-pervading sense of serenity than the internal courtyard with its tranquil water feature. A stone waterfall flows into a reflection…

This remarkable, recently renovated semi-detached home in the highly sought-after northern Sydney suburb of Manly presented Braeside Building with two main challenges. The first was the home’s heritage listing, which brought with it a variety of constraints. The second was the existing long and narrow footprint. Making the most of the available space and ushering in more light was key to bringing the home into the 21st century. Through intelligent design, every area of the home was activated to maximise its potential, capture natural light, and provide the space, flexibility and functionality modern families demand. Thoughtful design, creative thinking, and good planning are essential when renovating a home with a narrow footprint. Custom joinery — be it built-in or recessed storage solutions, or the use of sleek, streamlined cabinetry that…

Set against the idyllic beach backdrop of Queensland’s picturesque Bribie Island, Driftwood 29 is a statement of modern coastal living, where design, functionality, and craftsmanship join in perfect harmony. Thoughtfully created by McLachlan Homes’ in-house design team, this stunning new display home seamlessly blends aesthetic appeal with practical solutions for contemporary family life. Positioned on an 863m² block, this home has been meticulously designed to optimise liveability, spatial efficiency, and natural light, while embracing its northern aspect to enhance passive heating and cooling. Every element has been thoroughly considered to create a home that is visually striking, versatile, and effortlessly functional. Upon arrival, the amazing facade immediately captivates with its carefully curated palette of colours and materials. The crisp white Taubmans render allows architectural features, such as the striking rooflines…

One of the numerous attractions of a kit home is the ability to be an owner-builder, saving you money and affording you the satisfaction of being able to stand back at completion and state with enormous pride: “I built that”. Initially for the fledgling owner-builder it can all feel a bit daunting, but with the guidance and support of a highly experienced company such as Imagine Kit Homes, the result can be everything you dreamed of, and more. As is the way today, the owner of this luxury waterfront property searched the web looking for a kit home company that offered a diverse range of designs, the ability to customise those designs, a rock-solid reputation, and excellent customer support. Imagine Kit Homes ticked all the boxes so he made the…