As the Paris 2024 Olympics captivate the world, luxury real estate across the country is reaching for gold with properties brimming with ‘champion’ features.
From basketball courts to soccer fields, clay tennis courts and incredible equestrian facilities, we’ve found several homes that are sure to come out on top of the property podium.
453 The Panorama, Tallai, Queensland
5 bed, 5 bath, 5 car
Amir Prestige
“Skyfall” scores big with its three-point basketball court, ideal for practicing lay-up skills and aiming for Olympic heights.
This modern architectural marvel, perched 307m above sea level, spans 7.5 acres and blends seamlessly with its natural surroundings, offering breathtaking panoramic views from every room.
The main residence boasts a sleek design featuring four spacious bedrooms, each with bespoke walk-in robes and luxurious ensuites, a gourmet kitchen with a stone-clad island bench, and a dual-sided fireplace in the living and dining zone.
For entertainment, the expansive eco deck with an outdoor kitchen and bio-ethanol fireplace sets the stage for slam-dunk soirées, while the amphitheatre-style firepit provides a cosy spot to enjoy the twinkling city lights.
Additional features include a media room, office, showroom-style triple garage, a self-contained guest house with an infinity pool, and a 16m heated infinity-edge lap pool and spa for year-round enjoyment.
920 Eumundi Kenilworth Rd, Belli Park
9 bed, 5 bath, 20 car
Justin Smith, Ray White Maleny
“Millewa Lodge” offers an extraordinary equestrian experience with top-notch facilities, including an Olympic-sized indoor arena for your buyer’s horses to jump into gold medal form, a 40×20 outdoor floodlit arena for those late-night training sessions, and a 100×75 grass jump arena that will have you leaping with joy.
Nestled on 89 acres in Cambroon, this estate features a grand two-storey main residence with five oversized bedrooms, a gourmet kitchen with New Guinea Rosewood cabinetry and black granite countertops, and luxurious amenities like a sparkling pool and private sauna.
The property also includes 30 half-acre paddocks with post and rail fencing and run-in sheds, providing ample space for your equine companions to gallop freely.
Additional features include a self-contained one-bedroom guest apartment, a three-bedroom, one-bath manager’s residence, and extensive equestrian facilities such as a large rubber round yard, eight brick rubber-lined stables, and a double horse crush with scales and vet area, making this a true ‘mane’ event for horse lovers.
Located just a short drive from Eumundi, “Millewa Lodge” offers the perfect blend of seclusion and convenience, making it an ideal equestrian retreat to saddle up for a life of luxury and adventure.
105 Palmview Forrest Dve, Palmview
5 bed, 3 bath, 3 car
Danielle Young Property
The home at 105 Palmview Forest Drive, Palmview, scores big with its incredible features, including a 1/2 basketball court and a soccer field, perfect for future stars of the pitch.
The two-storey residence, perched on 3,046sq m of land, offers panoramic views of the coastline and hinterland, and boasts a contemporary design with an open-plan layout, a gorgeous kitchen, and a master bedroom retreat with a luxurious ensuite.
Downstairs serves as a versatile family retreat or second dwelling with two oversized rumpus rooms, an outdoor kitchen, and a sparkling swimming pool, ideal for entertaining.
Additional features include a media room, ducted air conditioning, a 6kW solar system, landscaped gardens, and a three-bay shed.
8 Parkland Close, Frankston South
5 bed, 3 bath, 2 car
RT Edgar
Nestled behind a charming hedge, “Hillside Lodge” is a grand five-bedroom residence that ‘serves up’ a perfect blend of history and architectural elegance on its 3917sq m block.
The property has flourishing gardens, an in-ground solar-heated pool, and a newly resurfaced full-size tennis court, making it a true ace for outdoor entertainment.
Inside, custom parquetry flooring leads through a thoughtfully designed layout featuring a “winter lounge” with a stone fireplace, family living and dining areas, and a well-appointed kitchen with modern appliances and a scullery.
The accommodation wing includes a private master suite with an ensuite and claw-foot bath, two additional bedrooms, and a renovated bathroom, all overlooking tranquil gardens.
Additional features include a home office/bedroom, an attic-style fifth bedroom, an alfresco dining area with a pizza oven, and a dual lock-up garage/workshop.
