Australia is home to an array of breathtaking manmade and natural marvels and seeing them up close and personal attracts tourists from across the globe, but what if views of these national treasures were right on your doorstep?
For the lucky few, the chance to live a stone’s throw from historical and natural Australian icons with views to boot can be a reality.
From sweeping views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge or Bondi Beach, to the tranquillity of the Daintree Rainforest, here are five prime opportunities to live amongst some of Australia’s most famous icons.
Daintree Rainforest haven
A nature’s paradise awaits the new owner of this timber pole home set in the heart of the Daintree Rainforest in Far North Queensland.
“It's very unique, it's on the Daintree River. Its freehold residential with a commercial lease attached available,” Sales agent David Cotton from Raine & Horne - Port Douglas Mossman said.
“You could run crocodile tours, or anything off the property.
“Obviously it floods, it's in the river - it has flooded over the roof of the house twice but you know, they haven't replaced the house, it’s just still the same house.”
The property is near Cape Tribulation in the Daintree National Park. Picture: Getty
There are no windows to the home, just flyscreens, Mr Cotton said, and those who love fishing would be an ideal buyer.
Set on 2.03ha, 3198 Mossman Daintree Road, Daintree is a stone’s throw from the Daintree National Park and is priced at $550,000.
Sweeping Sydney Harbour Bridge views
Panoramic views of the world famous Sydney Harbour Bridge abound from this two bedroom waterfront apartment located at 98/1 Macquarie Street, Sydney.
Set to go under the hammer on September 20, Apartment 98 is part of the Bennelong Apartments complex and has recently undergone a $1 million complete renovation by design studio, SBA.
Its listing describes the residence as a “Mediterranean-inspired masterpiece” and it is easy to see why with its palette of natural stone, bronze and timber.
Its long list of highlights include curved custom designed cabinetry, a steel framed double door and fluted glass panels to the entry, an open plan kitchen and resident amenities including a concierge, a pool, gym and spa facilities.
Live near a Blue Mountains landmark
One of the country’s most well-known and captivating landmarks set within the Blue Mountains National Park, the rock formation known as the Three Sisters – named Meehni, Wimlah, and Gunnedoo each soar just over 900 metres each.
‘Selah’, a three bedroom home at 110 Cliff Drive, Katoomba is set on a 1300sqm land parcel just 2.4km from the Three Sisters.
“It's got the bush views and sheltered views of the Three Sisters,” sales agent Cassandra Curtis from Purcell Property - Blue Mountains said.
“Over time, the trees have grown up, so the views are only kind of there on a clear day - they are sheltered, but it's still pretty special to be in a location so close to the Three Sisters.”
The cottage home has undergone modern updates including renovations to the kitchen.
The listing has garnered a lot of interest, Ms Curtis said.
“Having a property so close to that sort of landmark, and with the shelter views, it is very desirable,” she said.
With gun-barrel views of the Three Sisters. Picture: realestate.com.au
“With the expressions of interest campaign, we're kind of prompting people to come through the property and give us a bit of feedback on where they think it (the price) sits.”
Breathtaking views of the Glass House Mountains, Sunshine Coast
Considered so significant, the 11 peaks of the Glass House Mountains in Queensland's Sunshine Coast hinterland have been listed on the National Heritage Register as a landscape of national significance.
The owner of 15 Gloria Close, Glass House Mountains added a second level to the home to capitalise on its Glass Mountain vistas, which can particularly be seen from the bathroom and the balcony, Sales agent Kristy Clarke from Clarke & Co Real Estate Executives said.
Ms Clarke said homes in the area with similar views were semi-rare.
The home has views of the mountain. Picture: realestate.com.au
The elevated home includes mountain backdrop views throughout, four bedrooms, three bathrooms and meticulously landscaped gardens, which have won awards.
The home is seeking offers over $1,494,000.
Dream beachfront living opposite the iconic Bondi Beach, NSW
Opportunities abound for the future new owner of this Bondi Beach fronted property, which has never-to-be-built-out ocean views and approvals in place as a single dream home, or multiple residences and a commercial venture.
The 1940s built property at 252 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach, has operated as a private hotel and as a boarding house, and sales agent Ric Serrao from Raine & Horne - Double Bay said it has a buyer’s price guide of $17.5 million.
“It's a quite a unique property, from the point of view that currently it's a commercial residence downstairs with a boarding house,” he said.
“But the key is that there are two DA’s (development approvals) on the property and one of the DAs is for someone to actually build their dream house, which is what the current owner wanted to do, and he bought the property with that intention.” But after his circumstances changed, the property has instead been listed for sale and it also has a second DA on place for dual two-storey luxury apartments
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