Open for inspection: The best luxury homes for sale across Australia

While they may not be on every buyer's list of potential purchases, luxury listings certainly do draw eyeballs.

From a grand old home in Rose Bay to an award winning architectural residence in Hendra, these are the best luxury homes on the market around Australia.

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

New South Wales: A grand old home in Rose Bay

Built circa 1935, this grand old home in Rose Bay is a stunning example of classic Georgian Revival style. 'The Knoll' is located on a sweeping 2,536 square-metre estate that backs onto the Royal Sydney Golf Course, providing a park-like feel to the property.

The elegant home was designed by renowned firm at the time Scott, Green & Scott Architects, and includes many original period details. It features six bedrooms, four bathrooms, formal living and dining rooms, sunroom and two-car garage.

The expansive grounds include a 15.2 metre swimming pool, rolling green lawns, and English country style gardens. If you've ever fancied yourself a lord or lady of the manor, this is your chance to make it a reality.

Queensland: An award-winning home in Hendra

Originally designed in 1976 by architect Noel Robinson, this award-winning home has been carefully reimagined to embrace contemporary style and convenience. Located in Hendra, the mid-century modern home features four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a two-car garage.

The outdoors have been brought in with plants integrated throughout the open-plan kitchen, living and dining area. In the lounge area, nature abounds with a part glass roof and floor-to-ceiling glass windows that provide views of the lush, landscaped gardens outside.

Victoria: A luxurious residence in Ivanhoe East

Set on a sweeping 3,500 square-metres, 'Melvida' in Ivanhoe East provides elegance and endless amenities in a blue-chip location. Built by E A Watts, the five-bedroom home, plus guesthouse, features a whopping seven bathrooms, home theatre and prized views of the Yarra River.

If its wellness facilities you're after, this home has them in spades. There's a fully-equipped home gym, full-size tennis court, sauna, and swimming pool with heated spa and diving board.

If entertaining is more your thing, there's a commercial grade kitchen, alfresco area with barbecue and pizza oven, cigar lounge, walk-in cigar humidor, climate controlled cellar and outdoor dining space.

Tasmania: A heritage estate in Deloraine

An grand estate with historical importance, 'Arcoona Manor' in Deloraine sits on 1.39 hectares of beautifully landscaped grounds. Built in 1892, the listing states the property is considered "one of Tasmania's most prestigious privately-owned historic homes."

While some rooms have been modernised, the eight-bedroom home includes many original details including leadlight windows, carved cathedral timber ceilings, original fireplaces, ceiling roses and ornate cornices.

Not to be outdone by the house, the gardens feature National Trust registered Himalayan Cedars and giant Oaks, rose gardens, an orchard, hazelnut hedge, and a vegetable garden providing seasonal produce all year round.

South Australia: Waterfront living in Clayton Bay

Two titles, one 40 acre waterfront location. Clayton Bay's 'Silvaplana' offers buyers the ultimate in luxury living with an abundance of peace and serenity to match. The main residence was designed by master builder David Cheney and comprises five bedrooms, a home office, four bathrooms and a chef's kitchen.

Outside, the property features two entertaining areas, triple garage, swimming pool and a private jetty and boat ramp. Also, on the property is a second residence or potential guest cottage with two bedrooms and an open-plan living area.

Western Australia: Architectural design in East Fremantle

Inspired by the Ace Hotel in Los Angeles, 'Philip House' was designed by Perth-based architect Rachel Feldhusen. The listing states the home's "Wabi Sabi ethos" connects it "effortlessly to nature."

Built from a combination of "steel, concrete, brick and cladding", the contemporary four-bedroom home offers a stylish interior, thoughtful integration between indoor and outdoor living and sweeping views of the Swan River and Indian Ocean.

The outdoor spaces feature an alfresco dining area, swimming pool, landscaped gardens and built-in barbecue. Perfect for soaking up the West Australian sun.