Our five favourite luxury homes for sale – to get away from it all

Whether it’s for the weekend or a longer stay, having a place that’s close enough to commute to yet far enough to escape to and leave your troubles behind can be just what the doctor ordered.

With space to breathe and relax, put your feet up with a good book, take in nature, and enjoy the features that make it the ideal home away from home.

Here are five of our favourite luxury homes for sale, perfect for getting away from it all.

61 Murray Drive, Point Leo, VIC

What could be better for unwinding and enjoying some self-care than your own heated magnesium pool and spa?

This Point Leo home is only a short walk from some of the most renowned beaches and surf breaks on the Mornington Peninsula, but the township itself is on the quieter side. The home sits on 4079 sq m (approx.) of landscaped grounds, featuring native, low-maintenance gardens, a fire pit, and a covered deck with heaters.

And if it’s too cold to head outside, fetch a drink from the bespoke fitted bar and watch a movie in the second living room.

37 Bynya Road, Palm Beach, NSW

This three-level home, designed by architect Shahe Simonian of Zanazan Architecture Studios, sits above Whale Beach, offering views across the Pacific Ocean.

Aside from the views on every level, the light-filled home also includes a media room, a wine cellar, and a dedicated plant room.

Outside, the home features a protected, north-facing courtyard with an ocean outlook, a built-in BBQ, and a fireplace.

10 Fairview Avenue, Mount Martha, VIC

Architecturally designed, this home is close to the cafes and amenities of Mount Martha village, as well as local beaches.

The home’s design harmonises with the natural landscape, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows that capture natural light and frame the gardens.

Set over two levels, the first floor houses all four bedrooms, an office, and a living area, while the open-plan kitchen, dining, and lounge hub is downstairs.

There’s a paved terrace that extends from this space, creating the perfect spot for indoor-outdoor entertaining.

Outside, you can warm up by the fire pit or enjoy an outdoor shower in the privacy of the landscaped gardens.

28 Pacific Vista Drive, Byron Bay, NSW

This two-storey Byron Bay home with never-to-be-built-out water views over the Pacific evokes tranquillity.

SORA by Ziegler is positioned on one of Byron Bay’s very few ridgeline locations, offering this showstopping, one-of-a-kind view.

The property also features a variety of outdoor amenities that make this the place to be to escape your worries, including a five-metre-deep covered terrace, a pool, a sauna, hot and cold outdoor showers, and a fire pit.

Internally, the quality of materials – walnut timber joinery, natural limestone detailing and Bauwerk limewash walls – sets an understated tone, with an open-plan living area that connects to the terrace.

19 Glen Shian Crescent, Mount Eliza, VIC

If enjoying the outdoors is your thing, this home could be for you, with a solar-heated pool, an electric spa, poolside entertaining with a fireplace and electric blinds, an outdoor shower, and landscaped park-like gardens.

Positioned on Mount Eliza’s Golden Mile, this two-storey home offers views of Port Phillip Bay and the Melbourne skyline through its expansive glazing and bay-facing balcony.

The home also features a large master bedroom with ocean views, balcony access, a dressing room, and a spa ensuite.