{"id":861040,"date":"2026-08-19T17:16:15","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T17:16:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/861040\/"},"modified":"2026-08-19T17:16:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T17:16:15","slug":"luxury-homes-for-entertaining-five-stunning-properties-with-butlers-pantries-pools-and-al-fresco-dining-on-the-market-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/861040\/","title":{"rendered":"Luxury homes for entertaining: Five stunning properties with butler\u2019s pantries, pools and al fresco dining on the market now"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Shona Hendley\" data-testid=\"author-avatar-image\" height=\"64\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/b9555a6f228701394dd07153b5fbfa63069e560c.png\"  width=\"64\" class=\"sc-9a01536c-0 libeSR\"\/><\/p>\n<p data-testid=\"article-datetime\" class=\"sc-5cbbddda-5 hxoHkT\">August 19, 2026 \u2014 6:45pm<\/p>\n<p>Save<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-d1b14060-4 JmUoF\">You have reached your maximum number of saved items.<\/p>\n<p>Remove items from your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theage.com.au\/goodfood\/saved\" class=\"sc-3f16ee48-12 sc-d1b14060-2 jyLmZI iQLtAb\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">saved list<\/a> to add more.<\/p>\n<p>AAA<\/p>\n<p>From kitchens equipped with butler\u2019s pantries, media rooms or cinemas, and built-in bars for outdoor amenities such as pools, spas, and al fresco areas, these are just some of the features that make entertaining easy.<\/p>\n<p>Here are five of our favourite luxury homes for entertaining on the market right now.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.domain.com.au\/42a-black-street-brighton-vic-3186-2020597676?utm_source=the-age\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">42A Black Street, Brighton, VIC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Victorian-era home \u201cErina\u201d has been architecturally renovated by the Stonnington Group, creating superior indoor-outdoor living, perfect for entertaining.<\/p>\n<p>Inside, the professionally designed kitchen features a full suite of commercial-grade Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, a butler\u2019s kitchen, a bespoke oversized Taj Mahal quartzite island and a custom timber diner.<\/p>\n<p>The open-plan kitchen, living and dining areas extend to a skylit, undercover al fresco pavilion, complete with a Wolf-Sub-Zero outdoor kitchen and fireplace. This overlooks the professionally landscaped gardens, water features, sculptural planters, elevated lawns and lush private borders.<\/p>\n<p>Another highlight of the property is the integrated first-floor apartment with a bedroom, bathroom, living area and kitchenette.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.domain.com.au\/77-park-road-hunters-hill-nsw-2110-2021066461?utm_source=the-age\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">77 Park Road, Hunters Hill, NSW<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This brand-new double-storey residence is designed for family living and grand-scale entertaining.<\/p>\n<p>The expansive open-plan living and dining area connects to the covered al fresco, which includes an outdoor kitchen and barbecue. This overlooks the in-ground swimming pool and landscaped gardens.<\/p>\n<p>The kitchen sits at the heart of the home and features natural Taj Mahal stone, premium European appliances, an oversized island bench and a fully equipped butler\u2019s pantry.<\/p>\n<p>The property is close to Hunters Hill schools, cafes and waterfront parklands.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.domain.com.au\/76-scott-street-beaumaris-vic-3193-2021069789?utm_source=the-age\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">76 Scott Street, Beaumaris, VIC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This property offers entertainment options for everyone.<\/p>\n<p>In the front yard, behind a brick security fence, you\u2019ll find landscaped gardens and a basketball area. In the backyard, there\u2019s an undercover al fresco area with a barbecue, bench, sink and drinks fridge, overlooking the lawn and the resort-style pool and spa.<\/p>\n<p>The al fresco connects to the stacker glass doors that lead to the open-plan living, dining, and kitchen, with engineered oak floorboards and 2.7-metre ceilings. The kitchen is a standout, featuring a Turco Argento limestone island bench, a butler\u2019s pantry, extensive cabinetry, and high-end Bosch and Smeg appliances.<\/p>\n<p>The as-new two-storey home was designed by Kiril Architects and is located in a leafy, quiet neighbourhood close to the foreshore.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.domain.com.au\/9-courtenay-road-rose-bay-nsw-2029-2021065142?utm_source=the-age\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">9 Courtenay Road, Rose Bay, NSW<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Located on an approximately 760-square-metre block, this six-bedroom home offers luxury living and entertaining on an impressive scale.<\/p>\n<p>Inside, there is a north-facing media room and a lower-level family domain with an elegant living\/dining zone that flows into a relaxed family\/living area and an adjoining stone gas kitchen, all opening wide to the spectacular rear entertaining area.<\/p>\n<p>The outside features a side courtyard and a rear outdoor zone with undercover al fresco, including a barbecue, fridge, heaters and fans, overlooking the lawn, pool and spa.<\/p>\n<p>Close to cafes, shopping, harbour beaches and Bondi Beach, the location is also a drawcard.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.domain.com.au\/20-rebecca-court-broadbeach-waters-qld-4218-2020612821?utm_source=the-age\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">20 Rebecca Court, Broadbeach Waters, QLD<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Located on the Broadbeach Waters waterfront, this newly built, architecturally designed home spans two levels and features a 39.2-metre-wide waterfront.<\/p>\n<p>The home takes advantage of its location, with three-metre-high ceilings, nine-metre double voids, and expansive glazing that flood the interiors with natural light and provide views of the water and the city.<\/p>\n<p>There is a collection of living and entertaining spaces, including a dedicated home cinema and a bespoke stone kitchen that forms the heart of the home, featuring premium Miele appliances, Pitt gas cooking, integrated refrigeration and a fully appointed butler\u2019s pantry.<\/p>\n<p>Outside, you\u2019ll find resort-style living with a pool and spa, expansive covered al fresco, an outdoor kitchen, a private pontoon with a jet-ski dock, and a waterfront fire pit, all utilising the north-east aspect.<\/p>\n<p>Save<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-d1b14060-4 JmUoF\">You have reached your maximum number of saved items.<\/p>\n<p>Remove items from your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theage.com.au\/goodfood\/saved\" class=\"sc-3f16ee48-12 sc-d1b14060-2 jyLmZI iQLtAb\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">saved list<\/a> to add more.<\/p>\n<p>From our partners<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"August 19, 2026 \u2014 6:45pm Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. 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