The Penthouse, Crown Residences, Barangaroo, NSW

Crown Residences’ One Barangaroo Penthouse is now complete — confirming its place as Australia’s most exceptional penthouse.

Holding an unparalleled position 245-metres above sea level and just 30-metres from the water’s edge, the two level, 800sqm, 6-bedroom, 6-bathroom, 3-car parking residence is the glimmering, elevated centrepiece of the redeveloped Barangaroo precinct.

Central to the luxury penthouse’s immediate appeal are all-encompassing views — stretching across the harbour to the Blue Mountains and framed by 6.5-metre floor to ceiling windows in the main living area.

The interiors — designed by New York outfit Meyer Davis — take advantage of the lofty, light-filled spaces and feature light European oak flooring throughout, accompanied by plush carpets in the bedrooms.

Elsewhere, the penthouse boasts formal and informal dining areas, a cinema room, home office, gym, wine cellar, stunning feature staircase and private lift.

The kitchen sees the decadent combination of Mont Blanc natural quartzite and Belvedere marble imported from Carrara, Italy, and is fitted with a combination of Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances. The Butler’s pantry, meanwhile, is fitted with Miele appliances.

The master bedroom is complete with ‘his’ and ‘hers’ dressing areas and an opulent ensuite fitted with twin rain shower, steam room and HansGrohe tapware.

Further heightening the space, the master ensuite is adorned in a combination of Volakas (Thessaloniki, Greece) and Noir St Laurent marble (Xiamen, China) as well as stunning harbour views.

The five remaining bedrooms feature ensuites decorated in Elba Blue marble and Calacatta Cielo stone from Thessaloniki, Greece and Carrara, Italy, respectively.

Adding to the exclusive allure, the penthouse also boasts private plunge pool — the only residence in the building to do so — alongside access to three protected balconies totalling 50sqm.

In addition to the penthouse’s once-in-a-lifetime appeal, residents have access to facilities within Crown Sydney, including both resident’s pool and hotel pools, the Blainey North designed Crown Spa, priority booking and room-service from the complex’s restaurants and bars, valet parking and concierge, access to a state-of-the-art gym and tennis courts and even the option to have bed linen changed daily by housekeeping.

This exclusive sale is being managed by Erin Van Tuil of Knight Frank (+61 409 325 700); offers over $100 million. Knightfrank.com.au

Rumah means “home” in Indonesian and Malay, and it’s clear this designer property in Melbourne’s coveted beachside enclave of Brighton is a dream house in any language.

The uber-contemporary residence is a collaboration between builders Belot Property, Seidler Group architects, and the interiors team at Golden.

The result is a modern marvel that combines a brutalist concrete exterior ready to weather its coastal setting with inviting interiors using a mix of textures, from French oak to metal and brick finishes.

Just listed with Kay & Burton Bayside agents, Rae Mano, Matthew Pillios and Jamie Mi, the prestige property is on the market via a private treaty campaign with price expectations of between $10.5 million and $11.5 million.

Created to be a great entertainer while maintaining a level of discreet privacy, Rumah is, at its heart, a warm, family-friendly home that ticks all the boxes for detail-oriented design connoisseurs.

A palette of contradictions, Rumah blends angular and rounded forms, features hard steel and glass, and effortlessly incorporates the earthy finishes of brick and timber for a holistic sensory experience.

Beyond the oversized pivot door sits a large structural column wrapped in gold leaf, setting the tone for the rest of the residence. The three-storey layout offers a choice of multigenerational spaces, from the ground-floor everyday living level to the accommodation wing on the top floor and the large basement “clubhouse.”

At the heart of the home, a gourmet kitchen features a dramatic island bench, high-end appliances, and a full butler’s pantry. Multiple spaces feed off the kitchen, including a vast dining area and a large living room, which both spill out through full-height glazed doors to either a side barbecue terrace or the poolside deck to the rear.

Even the downstairs entertainer’s room – also known as the club – is effectively poolside thanks to an innovative glass viewing window framing swimmers and cleverly connecting the subterranean level to the rest of the home. This games room also houses a sophisticated bar, a wine cellar, integrated night club style lounge seating and a full bathroom.

Additionally, the lower floor features a hidden laundry room, two store rooms, direct access to a huge five-car garage with a convenient turning circle, and an extra bedroom or home office.

Via the private elevator, the top floor is dedicated to after-hours living. It has four spacious bedrooms, each with its own ensuite and walk-in wardrobes. In the luxurious primary suite, there is a hotel-inspired ensuite with a unique kidney-shaped freestanding bath and a dressing room.

Rumah’s added extras include warming indoor and outdoor fireplaces, automatic blinds, feature lighting, marble accents, bespoke wallpaper, built-in bedheads, an external spa and low-maintenance landscaped gardens.

Positioned on the corner of William and Halifax Sts, the 21st-century beach house is opposite William St Reserve, close to Brighton Primary School.

Rumah at 91 William St, Brighton is on the market via private sale with Kay & Burton Bayside and has a sales guide of $10.5 million and $11.5 million.

The Penthouse, Crown Residences, Barangaroo, NSW

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity — take a tour of Barangaroo’s newly completed crowning glory.

Blending brutalist strength with warm, refined interiors, Rumah is a bold architectural statement in Brighton’s coastal enclave — a designer family home where luxury meets liveability.