Live on the Doorstep of Australia’s Most Iconic Locations

From scenic routes to artistic heritage, these homes offer direct gateways to the nation’s cultural and natural wonders.  

Whether crafted by humans or shaped by nature, Australia is home to many iconic sites that showcase its diverse landscape and rich history.  

These wonders are high on travellers’ bucket lists, drawing visitors from around the globe.  

But what if you could live near these treasured sites?  

The Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House are well-known icons of Australia. Picture: Getty

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While typically attracting globetrotters, these wonders now present opportunities for those looking to reside nearby with a number of new developments being built in proximity to these sites. 

Here are four opportunities to live on the doorstep of some of Australia’s biggest icons.  

The Great Ocean Road, Victoria 

Winding along the south-eastern coastline of Australia, the Great Ocean Road is a significant route steeped in history.  

In many ways, it’s the world’s oldest war memorial, as it was built by returning soldiers between 1919 and 1932 and was later dedicated to soldiers who served during World War 1.

Starting in Torquay, the scenic route stretches 240km until Allansford and has multiple iconic stops along the way, including the 12 Apostles.  

The Sands is located right at the start of The Great Ocean Road in Torquay. Picture: realestate.com.au

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Located right at the start in Torquay is The Sands Resort, which offers easy access to one of the world’s most scenic coastal drives.  

There are 100 strata-titled apartments available within the golf community which is an hour’s drive from Melbourne.  

Apartments feature spacious layouts, and some ground floor apartments are pet-friendly with outdoor access.  

Within the resort, residents can enjoy access to the 18-hole golf course, heated indoor lap pool, fully equipped gym and two tennis courts.  

Nearby, Bells Beach is just 10 minutes away or there’s an easy walk to the nearby Whites Beach. 

Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House, NSW 

Perhaps known as Australia’s most iconic symbols, the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House are architectural landmarks.  

The heritage-listed Sydney Opera House is renowned for its shell-like structure and overlooks the Sydney Harbour. The Harbour Bridge connects the north and south shores and served as one of the country’s early engineering marvels.  

One Sydney Harbour is right on the doorstep of the Opera House. Picture: realestate.com.au

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Both easily define Sydney’s harbour skyline.  

One new development located near these icons is One Sydney Harbour by Lendlease.  

Part of a significant urban renewal of the Barangaroo area, One Sydney Harbour was designed by Italian architect Renzo Piano and includes a variety of apartments and luxurious amenities across three towers.  

Apartments range from one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts and each feature park, city or harbour views.  

Interiors were designed by Darling Associates and each apartment features high-end finishes and premium materials.  

Amenities include indoor and outdoor pools, fitness centre, library and a 24-hour concierge. 

Melbourne Cricket Ground, Victoria 

Known for its rich history in Australian sport, the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is a key landmark in Australia’s sporting history.  

From hosting the AFL grand final each year, to being the birthplace of test cricket in 1877, the MCG is also the largest stadium in the southern hemisphere with a capacity of 100,000.  

Less than 350m from this Aussie icon is Dyason, a limited collection of five full-floor residences.  

Dyason is just 350 metres away from the MCG. Picture: realestate.com.au

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Sitting within a reimagined heritage house, Dyason is collaboration between developer Valli, Pandolfini Architects, interior designer Lisa Buxton and landscape architects Acre.  

Homes at Dyason feature two- to four-bedrooms and broad terraces with views of the city and MCG.  

The site’s original two-storey Victorian building, Dyason House, has been remade into a four-bedroom home with a private lift. 

This new development also provides easy access to Melbourne’s Fitzroy Gardens and the top end of the CBD. 

Box Hill artists’ camp, Victoria  

In the late 1800s, a group of Melbourne artists painted on a site in Box Hill and using the en plein air method created the Australian impressionist movement.  

The artists included Charles Conder, Arthur Streeton, Theo Brooke Hansen, Jane Sutherland, Frederick McCubbin, Louis Abrahams and Tom Roberts, who camped on this site, known as the Box Hill artists’ camp, and created some of the most iconic images of the Australian bushland.  

This later became known as the Heidelberg School art movement. 

Wembley Hill by Golden Age Group sits near the site of the Box Hill artists’ camp. Picture: realestate.com.au

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Now, nearby this iconic bushland, a collection of new townhomes will offer residents easy access to this picturesque location. 

Golden Age Group’s Wembley Hill homes have been designed with an aesthetic that pays homage to the natural surroundings. 

Designed by COX Architecture, these new townhomes feature facades with off-white brickwork complemented by natural or charcoal timber accents and greenery.  

Many of the Hay Street townhomes feature curved facades while others have upper terraces that show views of Gardiners Creek.   

Inside, residents will see high-end finishes, materials and appliances, with interiors design by MIM Interior. Each home also includes solar plan to maximise energy saving costs.  

Among the development, residents will also have access to over 13,000sqm of greenspace.  

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