Open for inspection: Properties with the best backyards for Easter egg hunts

There’s nothing like the Easter holidays to remind you that the year is flying by.

To celebrate the season, we’ve rounded up properties across Australia with the best backyards for Easter egg hunts.

View Living Senior Reporter, January Jones gives her pick of the property listings.

New South Wales: Bush meets beach in Palm Beach

When it comes to Easter egg hunts you need a generous amount of space, lots of hidey spots and a place for adults to relax while supervising little hunters.

This home has all that and more! Located in Palm Beach, ‘Snapperman’ offers a backyard oasis that dreams are made of, complete with hidden rock formations, fern-lined gullies, and a sun-drenched deck and alfresco area.

“There’s nothing better than a quintessential beach shack that has been modernised while still containing its original charm,” said View Living senior reporter January Jones.

“A gorgeous spot for families to enjoy and celebrate Easter traditions.”

Tasmania: An architectural masterpiece in Dilston

Look from above and you may not even see it. Designed by Victorian-based architect, David Luck, ‘River Rocks’ is a masterpiece of architecture and engineering.

On the roof of the home, grassed topsoil creates “significant natural insulation and a substantial solar mass.”

The property offers stunning views of the Tamar River and plenty of spots across its 1.2 hectares of land to hide Easter eggs.

“To call this property an architectural masterpiece is no exaggeration,” said Ms Jones.

“From the entire facade of floor-to-ceiling windows to the curved design lined with steel columns to the grassed roof, this home quite literally becomes one with its surroundings.”

Victoria: A coastal sanctuary in Blairgowrie

Nestled among the Moonah trees, this Blairgowrie sanctuary is the perfect blend of coast and country.

Designed by Mark Richards Architects, the property offers plenty of outdoor features the entire family can enjoy, including a heated infinity-edge pool and spa, an expansive deck for outdoor entertaining and a grassy backyard for early morning egg hunts.

“If I feel at peace just looking at these photos, I can only imagine the tranquility felt while actually being at the property. Beautiful design, surroundings and features,” said Ms Jones.

Western Australia: Classic charm in Mosman Park

This classic home in Mosman Park is full of character and charm. Not only does this property have a great backyard for Easter celebrations and egg hunts, it also has a lovely landscaped front yard that’s perfect for hiding chocolate treats.

“This home has so many great features, it’s difficult to list them all,” said Ms Jones.

“All generations will enjoy the well-maintained backyard with swimming pool, outdoor spa, large decked area and lush grassy spaces.”

South Australia: A resort-style home in Hallett Cove

When it comes to outdoor features, this Hallett Cove home has got it all. Designed for seamless indoor/outdoor living, the property includes an expansive alfresco area, fully-equipped outdoor kitchen, solar heated pool, spa, firepit, in-built trampoline, half size basketball court, bar with drink dispensers, and speaker system throughout.

“While the little ones are chocolate hunting, the grown-ups will have their pick of activities in this impressive resort-style home,” said Ms Jones.

“Play a round of basketball or pool or relax in the spa, the options are endless.”

Queensland: A fun-filled family home in Middle Ridge

Another feature-filled outdoor space. This property in Middle Ridge includes a plethora of outdoor activities including a solar heated pool, outdoor shower, in-ground trampoline, mini golf course, treehouse, covered alfresco entertaining area and landscaped gardens.

“Kids will be occupied all day with the amount of Easter egg hidey spots in this backyard,” said Ms Jones.

“The perfect home for chocolate hunts and keeping kids entertained for the entirety of the holidays.”