Open for inspection: The best beachside homes on the market across Australia
With summer just around the corner, many Australians are likely starting to think about the holidays and trips to the beach.
If taking a beach holiday isn't going to cut it for you this year, we've rounded up some of the most beautiful beach houses that are currently up for sale.
From an architecturally designed home in Macmasters Beach to a Palm Springs-inspired home in Palm Beach, these are some of the best homes by the ocean.
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View Living Senior Reporter, January Jones gives her pick of the property listings.
New South Wales: Uninterrupted ocean views in Macmasters Beach
This brand new bespoke residence has the look of a classic beach shack with the fixtures and fittings of a luxury home. Located in Macmasters Beach, the property is only 30 metres from the sandy shores, making it ideal for buyers keen on convenience.
The home features four bedrooms - including a generous master with ensuite - three bathrooms, state-of-the-art kitchen, secure car parking and a spacious outdoor entertaining area.
Offering uninterrupted views of the Copacabana Headlands, the property is also close to Bouddi National Park walking trails and 15 minutes to Terrigal.
Victoria: Clifftop grandeur in Mount Eliza
Located in Mount Eliza, this clifftop estate offers a luxury escape with all the bells and whistles. Set over a generous 6,067-square-metre site, 'Pelican' features five bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a wine cellar and opulent furnishings.
Step outside and enjoy the resort-like facilities including an infinity swimming pool, alfresco entertaining area and flood-lit tennis court. For sport fanatics or busy kids, there is also a basketball hoop and an in-ground trampoline.
When it comes to views, it doesn't get much better than this. Perched on the edge of a cliff, the home offers 270-degree vistas of Port Phillip Bay and the Melbourne City skyline.
Queensland: A Palm Springs-inspired home in Palm Beach
A Palm Springs-inspired home in Palm Beach. This absolute beachfront home sits in a prime location offering the best of coastal living. Filled with charm, the mint green and white home features a combination of natural materials and pastel colours to evoke the Palm Springs aesthetic.
Set over two floors, the four-bedroom home features two bathrooms, a study, multiple living zones, powder room and laundry.
The outdoor spaces include a deck for alfresco living and dining with stunning ocean views, a spacious grassed backyard, and secure undercover parking. This home would be an ideal holiday home, short term rental or sea change destination.
Tasmania: An artistic haven in Adventure Bay
A one-of-a-kind escape, 'Driftwood' is located at the gateway to Adventure Bay on Bruny Island. A truly unique property, the home has been handcrafted over two decades using reclaimed and historic Tasmanian materials.
Currently operating as short-stay accommodation, the home features two bedrooms - one lofted - an open-plan living area with expansive ocean views, a large outdoor entertaining deck, wood fire and solar power.
Also on the grounds is a two-storey studio/gallery with workshop, a flourishing garden with fruit trees, edibles and flowering natives, and for the wellness lovers, a barrel sauna.
Western Australia: An oceanfront home in City Beach
Located on Perth's most central stretch of beachfront, this City Beach home offers a luxurious coastal lifestyle with all the extras. Newly built, the property is one of the biggest landholdings of all the oceanfront properties.
Set over four levels, and serviced by an elevator, the U-shaped property features five bedrooms, five bathrooms, a rooftop entertaining deck, eight-car garage with car-turntable and swimming pool and spa.
South Australia: Beachfront living in Middleton
A coastal entertainer located on the Middleton beachfront, this two-storey home offers panoramic ocean views with a family-friendly floorplan.
Built in 2006, the property features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, fully-equipped kitchen with premium appliances, secure parking for up to five cars or a boat. Two timber decks at the rear of the home offer north-facing garden views.
Originally published as Open for inspection: The best beachside homes on the market across Australia
