Spectacular features mean country living has never been so exciting.

Strong architectural lines unfold at very turn in this dazzling property.

Function and form merge in this sunlight-filled Noel Lane-designed home that's filled with the voices of family, writes Robyn Welsh.

A spacious property exudes warmth and character, finds Leigh Bramwell.

Learn to love the concrete with a home that blends effortlessly into its surroundings, writes Donna Fleming.

Growing up in spacious villa has been a whole lot of fun, and it's easy to see why, writes Donna McIntyre.

Re-imagining a humble 50s cottage just the start of the adventure, writes Kate Williams.

Function and form merge in this sunlight-filled Noel Lane-designed home that's filled with the voices of family.

Re-imagining a humble 50s cottage just the start of the adventure.

Growing up in spacious villa has been a whole lot of fun, and it's easy to see why.

A short train ride away from the city lies a fairytale home, writes Louise Richardson.

Beach enthusiasts, mountain bikers, golfers ... this pad is sure to appeal to so many buyers, says Bronwyn Sell.

Retro-cool classic is a fishing family's nirvana: right above the beach, writes Graham Hepburn.

The perfect place for a growing household to put down roots, writes Robyn Welsh

Beach enthusiasts, mountain bikers, golfers ... this pad is sure to appeal to so many buyers.

A short train ride away from the city lies a fairytale home.

Family fun and traditional values form the foundation of this classic home.

The perfect place for a growing household to put down roots.

Pleasure is what this sunny marine suburb pad is all about. Sandra Goodwin enjoys a tour of its many assets.

Hidden on a busy street is a quiet refuge from the madding crowd, writes Robyn Welsh

Box seat harbour views come with the bonus of an income-earning apartment, writes Sandra Goodwin

Quality materials ensure this family home has been built to last, writes Donna McIntyre

Picturesque 1920s house among the flowers is quite the charmer.

Pleasure is what this sunny marine suburb pad is all about.

Quality materials ensure this family home has been built to last.

Box seat harbour views come with the bonus of an income-earning apartment.

Hidden on a busy street is a quiet refuge from the madding crowd.

Set between bush and sea, this spacious holiday house has a flexible future, writes Leigh Bramwell.

Old timer stands on a large, attractive site across the road from a beach, writes Sandra Goodwin

This gracious villa really has moved with the times, writes Catherine Masters. Even so, it has retained its sturdy Victorian elegance