The Block judge Darren Palmer’s own home and other top city beach houses to buy now

Interior designer and The Block judge Darren Palmer runs a critical eye over many renovations on the reality TV show.

The Block judge Darren Palmer is selling his own recently renovated and rebuilt Bondi Beach home. Pic: Supplied

But how does his own reno stack up? The reveal of his Bondi Beach home, as it hits the market with a $9.5 million guide through listing agent Ric Serrao of Raine & Horne, shows he has done a pretty schmick job on his own principal residence.

The four-bedroom home, within walking distance of Bondi Beach, is a near complete rebuild of the Federation-style house that he bought with his husband Olivier Duvillard for $2.98 million in 2015.

Today the light-filled home has a Mediterranean vibe and offers large living areas. including an open-plan living and dining area, along with a designer kitchen with a stone island centrepiece.

While the beach is just 400 metres away there is also a circular pool in the tropical gardens, ideal for a post-surf dip.

Classic catch

Just moments to Bay Street and Golden Mile beaches this five-bedroom home in Melbourne’s bayside suburb of Brighton offers resort-style living in an expertly reimagined Federation home.

Privacy is paramount with the property, sitting on almost half an acre accessed behind automated gates.

Inside the house has retained Federation-era features such as domed ceilings, elegant archways and leadlight windows.

A modern extension offers American oak hardwood floors throughout and a high-end kitchen with top European appliances.

Outside the home offers resort-style facilities including a pool and tennis court.

Expressions of Interest on the property, listed with Andy Nasr of Marshall White Bayside, close on September 16.

Beachfront icon

You can’t get much closer to one of Adelaide’s premier beaches than this recently reinvigorated circa 1925 mansion in Glenelg South.

The home on South Esplanade sits opposite the beach and is also close to boutique shopping and cafes, along with the suburb’s famous jetty.

The home itself has been expertly renovated and makes an impression from the street with its sandstone exterior, wrap-around verandah and its own turret.

Inside the four-bedroom, three-bathroom home features high decorative ceilings, marble fireplaces and traditional cornicing.

Listed with Grant Giordano of Giordano & Partners it goes to auction on September 14.

Apartment style

This is coastal apartment living at its best in the premier beachside Perth suburb of Cottesloe.

The two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment offers a lock-up and leave lifestyle perfect for those who have stepped back from work and want to travel.

However, the home itself is no compromise, with a standout feature being its large private deck with ocean views and an outdoor fireplace.

Inside the main bedroom, and accompanying ensuite bathroom in particular, is a real drawcard. The designer zone features a freestanding elevated bath offering ocean views for the ultimate relaxing soak.

It is listed with Bev Haymans of Acton Belle Property Cottesloe, with offers on the home closing on September 10.

Sand and surf

Just 100 metres from the beach this custom-built residence offers beachside living in style.

The three-bedroom, three-bathroom home offers designer living on two levels.

Upstairs is the main living area, with an open plan kitchen, dining and lounge areas having direct access to an elevated balcony.

Downstairs is great for entertaining with a lounge area with its own bar which adjoins a lush backyard with a solar-heated pool.

It will be auctioned on-site on September 12 and is listed with Kollosche Broadbeach.