Views for days: 10 regional homes with views you'll never get in the city

One of the biggest drawcards of regional living is the lifestyle upgrade - and nothing says 'I've arrived' like waking up to views you'd never get in a capital city.

Whether you're into bucolic green hills or sweeping stretches of coastline, regional views can capture our hearts in ways that the busy city never could.

While regional property markets may have eased since the pandemic boom, Cotality's latest Home Value Index shows that the combined regions are still delivering steady growth - up 0.7 per cent in September, and up 6.6 per cent over the past 12 months (to the combined capitals 0.9 per cent and 4.3 per cent).

Pair that with the promise of space, serenity and stunning scenery, and it's easy to see why more Australians are looking beyond city limits.

Here are 10 country pads that'll make you want to pack your bags:

Queensland

Maleny

The Sunshine Coast hinterland is a stunning mountainous area with charming villages like Maleny, and this impressive acreage estate is just five minutes to its township.

This refined sandstone residence in Maleny offers breathtaking views of the elevated countryside across the beautiful Conondale Ranges.

The sunsets are incredible, plus there's a long tree-lined driveway to really round out the luxe hinterland experience.

Eumundi

Another Sunny Coast beauty in Eumundi, this home is just under 30 minutes to Noosa Heads.

Set against the picturesque backdrop of Cooroy Mountain, this stunning, architecturally designed, north-facing 18-acre property offers a combination of uninterrupted valley and mountain views, along with usable, clear pasture.

The views aren't just for looking, either.

The mature landscaping includes Leopard Trees, Crepe Myrtle, Tropical Birch, Port Wine, Grandiflora Magnolias, Camellias, Jacaranda and Poinciana - mixed with native Tuckeroo, Grass Trees, Grevillea, Banksia, Bottlebrush, Lilly Pilly and 25 varieties of fruit trees including citrus, apple, stone fruit, berries and macadamia.

Castle Hill

Townsville offers some of the east coast's best panoramic ocean and island views, and this 2020-built home has a rare mix of premium design, low-maintenance luxury and stunning, sweeping vistas.

From every north-facing room, uninterrupted views stretch across Cleveland Bay to Magnetic Island: an ever-changing backdrop of turquoise waters and tropical skies.

Townsville is enjoying the highest-growth forecast for a regional LGA in Queensland, and the local area infrastructure pipeline is projected to add over 22,000 skilled jobs over five years.

New South Wales

Lochinvar

You'd be forgiven for thinking you were somewhere in the Mediterranean at this Hunter Valley escape.

Sitting above lush valleys and with glimpses of Luskintyre Bridge and the shimmering water below, this is country serenity meets regional convenience.

Tall hedging frames the boundary while manicured landscaping wraps the property in greenery, ensuring privacy, seclusion and calm from every angle.

Across the grounds, 20 mature olive trees yield more than 50 kilograms of fruit each year, complemented by flourishing chilli plants, both offering a taste of the Mediterranean in your own backyard.

Sutton Forest

This legacy property in the premier Sutton Forest region of NSW's Southern Highlands enjoys views over Eling Forest and private access to Black Bobs.

Its sprawling 99 acres include fertile pastures and undulating landscape, perfect for equestrian pursuits, livestock, or simply enjoying the vast open space and tranquil views.

Of course, you can expect a long, sweeping driveway that leads to a meticulously manicured front garden with a classic water feature, along with a masterfully-designed five-bedroom residence for the ultimate in country comforts.

Kiama Heights

Prefer your verdant greens with a side of dramatic ocean views? This home in Kiama Heights in the Illawarra is the ticket.

It is easy to see why this property has been held within the same family for six decades - positioned above the pristine sweep of Loves Bay, the home offers uninterrupted ocean views so close it's as if you could almost reach out and touch them.

The near-new waterfront residence is in one of the South Coast's most captivating and established settings and was designed to make the most of its dramatic site.

The home unfolds across four carefully-considered levels, balancing architectural ambition with practical ease and stunning views.

Culburra Beach

Beach lovers will appreciate this sophisticated home in the sought-after enclave of Penguins Head along the white sands of Culburra Beach in the Shoalhaven region.

The stunner boasts north-facing, uninterrupted 180-degree views - from sunrise, with dolphins and seals frolicking in the crystal blue waters to the right, to Shoalhaven Heads and Coolangatta Mountain to the front, and the sunset over Culburra Beach to the left.

The Hamptons-style home has been designed for effortless alfresco entertaining, and there are oversized windows to capture the unrivalled panoramic water views from multiple vantage points, filling each space with natural light.

Victoria

Mia Mia

Scenic sanctuary 'Bella Verede' - which means 'Beautiful Outlook' - is nestled in the Bendigo region between Kyneton and Heathcote.

Designed by its owner-builder, this rural retreat is set high on just under five acres, embracing its elevated position with sweeping views across undulating farmland.

There are also established orchards featuring Pink Lady and Granny Smith apples, nashis, nectarines, peaches, almonds, olives, figs, and pomegranates.

Dixons Creek

If sweeping Yarra Valley views is what revs your engine, this luxury home delivers in spades.

Commanding vast views of the Yarra Valley, this craftsman-built four-bedroom plus study country pad has been designed with the highest luxury in mind, featuring soaring pitched ceilings and Passivhaus-inspired thermal design.

A wraparound deck with a heated pool, perfect for afternoon parties, set to the pristine backdrop of the entire gorgeous Valley.

Tasmania

Castle Forbes Bay

For true, pretty-as-a-picture scenery, you can't go past Tasmania.

This lovely home in the stunning Huon Valley is a true lifestyle property, pairing breathtaking water vistas with a beautiful modern country home and lush, fertile pastures.

Elevated on the upper reaches of the block, the pad enjoys uninterrupted, panoramic views over gently rolling pastures, the Huon River, the surrounding hills and the Wellington Range beyond.