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Remove items from your saved list<\/a> to add more.<\/p>\n AAA<\/p>\n With pools, fire pits, theatre rooms and other luxurious amenities, plus spectacular locations and convenient features, there\u2019s nothing better than a holiday home where you can kick back, relax and get away from it all.<\/p>\n From beachside escapes to country retreats, here are our five favourite luxury holiday homes now on the market.<\/p>\n 715 Bangalow Road, Talofa, NSW<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cThe Ranch\u201d is an impressive property that may tempt you to move in permanently.<\/p>\n Set across approximately 14 hectares of Byron hinterland, close to Bangalow and Byron Bay, the location offers a range of nearby amenities as well as a tranquil setting in your own backyard, including a creek frontage.<\/p>\n The property offers a resort-style environment with a 25-metre lap pool, an integrated leisure area, an eight-person spa, a dedicated poolside entertainment pavilion, a full-size championship tennis court, expansive lawns, and established gardens.<\/p>\n The home itself embraces its surroundings with architecturally designed vaulted ceilings, expansive windows and an indoor-outdoor connection via balconies and outdoor terraces.<\/p>\n Other highlights include a media and entertainment room with a billiards area, a wet bar, and a recreational swimming pond.<\/p>\n 2 Cape Court, Cape Schanck, VIC<\/a><\/p>\n With vast proportions spanning two self-contained levels, this elevated property is set within a gated community in Cape Schanck\u2019s National Estate.<\/p>\n Surrounded by bushland, with views over Bass Strait and access to the National Golf Club, the location is definitely a draw.<\/p>\n The layout suits large or multigenerational families, allowing them to enjoy their own space. The main level includes two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a substantial open-plan area, while the ground level features an additional three bedrooms and a living\/games area.<\/p>\n Outside, you will find a practice bunker, a full-width terrace, a tennis court, a swimming pool, lush lawns and a steam room.<\/p>\n 19 Boondilla Court, Torquay, VIC<\/a><\/p>\n This Torquay home makes you feel as if you have stepped into a resort.<\/p>\n The design uses sculptural form and an elemental interplay of fire, water, light and landscape, with timber, concrete and sandstone, and expansive glass framing the natural surroundings.<\/p>\n Inside, the home features a north-facing kitchen, dining and living area overlooking the pool and landscaped grounds. There is a dedicated wine cellar, a sunken lounge retreat, and a rumpus room.<\/p>\n The home also features integrated comfort and technology, including hydronic heating, ducted air-conditioning, full Control4 smart home automation, and built-in sound systems, all providing seamless control of climate, lighting, and ambience.<\/p>\n 30 Beauty Drive, Whale Beach, NSW<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cCasa Belle\u201d is set in a quiet cul-de-sac in Whale Beach, with beach and Pittwater views.<\/p>\n The property enjoys a north-easterly aspect and features an in-ground swimming pool, a spa and sandstone terraces.<\/p>\n Inside, quality finishes, including marble stairs, natural stone and timber flooring, create a sense of warmth and elegance. The layout is designed for entertainment, with multiple living spaces across three levels.<\/p>\n