Five spectacular homes where you can buy into The White Lotus dream and live in resort-style luxury

There is no denying that we’re in the collective grips of White Lotus fever. Everywhere you turn there’s something or someone discussing the plot twists, wild and wicked characters, and of course the jaw dropping, breathtaking opulence and beauty of Koh Samui, Thailand.

But Australia is blessed with one of the most spectacular coastlines in the world, not to mention some stunning architectural resort-like homes, complete with spectacular pools.

Here are five of the most out of this world luxury listings that could be your very own White Lotus without the need for a plane ticket.

Contemporary flair meets country charm

With the original home built circa 1904, the this grand home exhudes elegance, charm and country-estate style. With five bedrooms, four bathrooms, a tennis court, guest accommodation and a glistening pool set on 2472sqm of prime land, the home is “one of those rare once-in-a-generation homes” says listing agent Mr. Nicolas McEvoy of Bresic Whitney. “It truly embodies the concept of having it all,” he says.

The extensive renovation was carried out by the current owners who restored the original home and extended the footprint significantly to bring it into the modern moment.

Exceptional attention to detail and craftsmanship is evident throughout the property. The paired back neutral colour palette combined with natural stone accents throughout the interior and exterior are the perfect combination of timeless elegance and modern, enduring materials. A labour of love, the transformation has elevated the property to another level. With a price guide of $7.5m, this is a standout luxury family home where countless memories will be made.

Brutal elegance on the edge of a cliff

An impressive fusion of brutalist architecture and the effortless laid-back Australian way of life. Perched on the edge of the Port Kembla cliffs, the home is master class in the enduring qualities of concrete and glass and is a complete transformation of the original mid-century style home that occupied the site.

Floor to ceiling windows and doors frame expansive, uninterrupted views of the Tasman Sea and the horizon beyond, transporting you to another world and washing away all traces of the day.

Teaming with natural light, the design scheme of the five bedroom, three bathroom home has been configured with our modern way of living, entertaining and unwinding in mind.

In addition to multiple living and dining and entertaining zones, the home also boasts a state-of-the-art sauna, a cold plunge and a walk-in wine cellar and guest bar and lounge which opens up to the pool and alfresco.

Last sold in 2020 for $1.85m, 40 Dovers Drive is currently listed for sale by negotiation by Daniel Kostovski of Rise Property Group. It is the perfect home for busy families with demanding schedules and exacting expectations when it comes to style and substance.

Mid-century style and grace

While it may not share many style cues with the Four Seasons Resort in Koh Samui, it does share a sense of stylish ease. Architecturally designed to embrace every aspect of the site and the natural surroundings Avalon Beach is renowned for, ‘Harley House’ is the epitome of seamless indoor-outdoor flow.

The landscaped gardens, pool and outdoor entertaining zones are the stand out elements of this five bedroom, four bathroom home set on 1079m2 of land, with dozens of specimen plants including native grasses, eucalypts, coastal flora and pandanus palms that delicately kiss the edges of the building.

Owing to the innovative use of concrete, steel, sliding glass doors and windows, each room of the home - including the striking main bathroom with its sunken concrete bath — is in a silent dialogue with nature that makes you feel like you’re coming home to a zen garden retreat.

What sets this home apart from the others on our list is the clever integration of two dwellings, making it ideal for intergenerational living. Physically separate and fully self-contained, the second minor dwelling is connected to the main home by an expansive fly-roof that soars above the property.

While completely independent, the two structures read as one, united in the consistent use of American oak, spotted gum feature walls, polished concrete floors and stainless steel appliances throughout.

Last sold for $1.975 million in 2015 ‘Harley House’ is currently listed for sale by negotiation with Belle Property Avalon.

A glamorous countryside barn

A designer barn that tree-change dreams are made of. Architecturally designed, this show stopping five bedroom, four bathroom home is set on 20 acres of pristine Victorian hinterland gold.

From its soaring raked ceilings, rammed earth walls, and floor-to-ceiling windows framing picture-postcard views of rolling rural views beyond, every element of the home is an expression of tactile warmth bursting with authenticity and soul.

The heart of the home is an open-plan living pavilion anchored by a Cheminees Philippe fireplace and a luxury high end kitchen that is perfect for adventurous home chefs.

Beyond the warm embrace of the home itself lies a solar-heated, self-cleaning pool which is flanked by a firepit and BBQ zone making the property the perfect place to relax and unwind, whether it’s 10 degrees out or 40.

Complete with equestrian facilities and a self-contained apartment for extended family or guests, 96 Bittern Dromana Road is quintessential rural living at its best, and just minutes away from the village.

Listed for sale with an asking price of $6.2m by Stephen Baster and Jake Egan of Marshal White Flinders, this home has it all for those who crave luxury style in the country.

Breathtaking Barwon Heads

This is one of those homes that causes you to exhale just by looking at it. Steps away from Thirteenth Beach and the fairways of Barwon Heads Golf Club, the real world becomes a distant memory, washed away by the sound of the surf crashing at the cliff edge below.

Arguably, this exceptional architecturally designed home is the closest in our round up to a White Lotus moment - with its uninterrupted north facing views across the ocean and access to some of the best recreational amenities in Australia, if not the world just steps away, it is resort style living defined.

Featuring three bedrooms and three bathrooms on 1518m2 of coveted Stephens Parade land, every detail has been carefully thought through. From the Poliform cabinetry to the Francesco Marchetti mosaic tiles. The real show-stopper is the 25-metre lap pool that makes the perfect backdrop for private sunset cocktail parties, birthday pool parties, and everything in between.

The resolute rectangular form of the home gives it a sense of presence and permanence on the cliff’s edge, which is further enhanced by smooth suede like concrete exterior and the pristine contemporary art gallery white interior. In more ways than one, this home is a backdrop for a life of luxury.

Made for long summer evenings and watching the moods of mother nature change in the winter, every room of the house opens out onto a north-facing balcony which runs the length of both levels of the home.

Currently listed for sale with a price guide of $5.95 million by selling agents Peta Walter and Levi Turner of Bellarine Property, with views this spectacular you’ll never want to leave.