Sydney’s five standout penthouses for 2025
Sydney’s most jaw-dropping penthouses are hitting the market in 2025, combining world-class design, elite amenities and views worth every cent.
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Sydney’s top end of town is experiencing a wave of new luxury penthouses, and there’s no shortage of buyers willing to pay top dollar for them.
The must-haves? Unobstructed views, preferably of the Harbour; multiple levels with several living areas; enough bedrooms to accommodate the Brady Bunch; and cutting-edge technology that seamlessly integrates into everyday living.
Fresh off the heels of the near $80 million sale of the three-level penthouse atop the Crown Towers building in Barangaroo, we’ve curated a list of the five best new penthouses currently on the market across Sydney.
Origami, Bondi Junction
Origami is the highest-end new development in Bondi Junction, featuring a range of penthouses to match.
The 19-level tower, developed by JQZ, has been designed by legendary Japanese architect Koichi Takada, renowned for his award-winning, cutting-edge designs that have shaped the skylines of Sydney and the Gold Coast.
The 88 apartments have been split into three separate residences: Podium, Tower, and Signature, ranging from $1.5m one-beds (without parking) to the two 320 sqm-plus penthouses.
The penthouses boast premium finishes including imported marble (Arabescato and Travertine), bespoke joinery, ultra-premium Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, wine cellars, and the best views of the city and Harbour.
Internationally renowned interior designer David Hicks, known for his work on ultra-high-end residences globally, has crafted opulent living spaces with signature details, including custom marble benchtop edging, atmospheric lighting, and sumptuous bathrooms described as “sanctuary within a sea of spa-like space.”
“I wanted to create the same standard of sophistication and lavishness that people have come to expect from the houses I have worked on,” said Hicks.
Residents will enjoy luxury amenities, including a heated rooftop pool with panoramic views, BBQ facilities, a wellness room, a gym, and a 24-hour hotel-style concierge service.
1st City agents Brad Caldwell-Eyles and Yaron Foghel are marketing Origami.
Sirius, The Rocks
The penthouse atop the Sirius building offers views that are never to be repeated. Sirius, a redevelopment of the brutalist social housing block designed by legendary architect Harry Seidler in 1979, is the closest building to the Sydney Harbour Bridge, facing north and offering gun-barrel, never-to-be-built-out views of the Sydney Opera House.
The penthouse spans over 430 sqm of internal space, featuring an open-plan living and dining area that flows seamlessly to a 40 sqm outdoor entertaining terrace with sweeping views and a private plunge pool.
Its custom-made kitchen features hand-selected joinery, marble, and high-end Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances. There are four bedrooms, each with an ensuite, one of which is part of the master wing, complete with its own lounge room, study, opulent bathroom with a steam shower, and an extensive custom walk-in wardrobe.
The building offers a 24/7 concierge service, a gym, a heated swimming pool and sauna, as well as a lounge and meeting room.
The penthouse has a guide price between $45m and $50m, listed with Steven Chen of The Agency and Colliers Director Luke Hayes.
The Cove, The Rocks
Staying in The Rocks, and in another landmark building by Harry Seidler. The SkyHouse, the penthouse atop the 2003-built Harrington Street tower, has been listed for $30 million.
Reportedly eyed by Nicole Kidman and Aussie John Symond when it was for sale in 2018, the three-level apartment spans around 687 sqm and features one of the most unique attributes of a penthouse not just on this list, but in the country: a super-yacht-inspired rooftop spa terrace, complete with a sunken spa and views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
The five-bedroom, seven-bathroom penthouse features a private spa retreat with a Jacuzzi and massage table, a gym, a butler’s pantry and a separate bar in the kitchen, and a self-contained guest wing.
Levy Property Group Double Bay agents Nathan Antunes and Chana Levy have the listing.
West Village, Sydney
The most recent penthouse listing is one of the best on the list—a three-level, glass-encased apartment in the heart of the CBD. Crowning a Kent Street building designed by Angelo Candalepas, the expansive apartment spans 412 sqm of internal and external space and has been pitched as a ‘home in the sky.’
The heart of the penthouse is its expansive sculptural kitchen, featuring natural stone and timber joinery, paired with premium appliances, including a wine climate cabinet. The main living and dining areas flow onto a landscaped private terrace, offering views over the city and Darling Harbour. A private lift or staircase connects each of the three levels.
The second floor houses three of the four bedrooms, while the top level is dedicated solely to the master suite, complete with a bedroom, lounge area, walk-in wardrobe, and a stone-finished bathroom, as well as a private rooftop terrace surrounded by lush greenery.
Laver Residential Projects is marketing West Village, which has a total of eight apartments. The development is scheduled to be completed by 2027.
Bianca, Drummoyne
Not all penthouses are in the sky. Some penthouse buyers prefer to be on the top level of a smaller block, more interested in having neighbours and a community rather than sweeping views.
That being said, the penthouse atop Bianca Drummoyne, the new boutique harbourfront development by Central Element, boasts uninterrupted views of the water and down the harbour to the Harbour Bridge.
The 410 sqm penthouse, designed by Adam Haddow of SJB Architects, occupies the entire top level of the five-storey building, which features just 12 apartments. It features direct lift access that opens directly to the views. There are three lounge areas, an extended island bench, and the pièce de résistance: the terrace with a built-in outdoor kitchen, alfresco dining, and lounge area, all with private views over the water.
The penthouse is listed with a $15.5 million asking price.
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Hospitality entrepreneurs Bruce and Chyka Keebaugh have set a new price benchmark for apartment living in Richmond with their purchase of a Carmine House penthouse.
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Leading Australian development manager Fortis has secured a landmark off-the-plan sale at Richmond Square, with high-profile hospitality entrepreneurs Bruce and Chyka Keebaugh purchasing a 550sqm penthouse residence in Carmine House, establishing a new price benchmark for apartment living in Richmond.
The purchase underscores the continued demand for premium, amenity-rich residences in Melbourne’s inner east.
The transaction marks a significant milestone for the $330 million mixed-use precinct, reinforcing buyer appetite for integrated, lifestyle-led developments.
Richmond Square comprises two residential offerings – Carmine House and Wiltshire House – alongside a 57-room boutique hotel, strata office space and a curated mix of retail and lifestyle operators.
As part of Carmine House, residents have access to hotel-style amenities and services, including concierge, housekeeping, dry cleaning and in-residence food and beverage delivery.
Best known for building The Big Group into one of Australia’s leading luxury hospitality and events businesses, the Keebaughs were drawn to the precinct’s integrated lifestyle offering and its proximity to Melbourne’s hospitality, cultural and sporting precincts, while remaining well connected to the Mornington Peninsula, where they spend much of their time.
As well, Chyka is well known to Australian audiences as one of the original stars of The Real Housewives of Melbourne, appearing across three seasons of the hit reality series.
Alongside her business ventures with Bruce, she has built a public profile as a lifestyle authority, authoring two books on home and entertaining, Chyka Home and Chyka Celebrate.
“We weren’t simply looking for a luxury apartment,: the couple said. “We were looking for a home that delivers an exceptional lifestyle every day. The combination of design, walkability, security and the broader precinct vision for the broader precinct immediately stood out.”
Jordan Winada, Head of Acquisitions (Commercial) Victoria at Fortis, said the result highlights evolving priorities at the top end of the market.
“This sale reinforces that premium buyers are prioritising the complete lifestyle experience,” says Winada.
“They’re increasingly looking beyond the apartment itself and assessing the quality of the surrounding neighbourhood as well.”
Sean Cussell, Director at Christie’s International Real Estate Victoria, who negotiated the transaction, said the result reflects the lack of comparable product at this level of the market.
“There’s simply no direct comparison for this in Richmond. It’s not just an apartment; it’s part of a fully integrated precinct combining residential, hotel, workplace and lifestyle amenity,” Cussell said.
“Buyers are increasingly assessing the broader offering, from amenity and walkability to service and convenience. Projects that deliver a complete lifestyle experience continue to outperform.”
The sale contributes to Fortis’ strong national performance, with the business recording more than $124 million in sales since March, the last three all record-breaking penthouse sales across the country, reflecting sustained momentum across its portfolio and continued appetite for premium, design-driven developments.
This follows Fortis’ recent record-breaking Ruby House penthouse sale in Sydney’s Double Bay, which set a new benchmark for apartment living in the suburb and underscores the strength of demand at the ultra-premium end of the market.
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