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This Elegant Darling Point Residence Could Double as an Art Gallery

February 22, 2017

PHOTO:Luxe Houses From an art collection you’d only imagine to see in a gallery, to the bold wallpapered feature walls throughout, and a glass-enclosed balcony that overlooks a resort-worthy pool, this Darling Point residence really is something else. Mona Vista, as the property is known, is the definition of luxury home. Nestled within lush gardens,…

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Qantas Travel Insider reviews Villa Del Mare

February 21, 2017

On the Whitsunday Coast, not far from Airlie Beach, Villa Del Mare (luxehouses.com) is a grand and gracious tribute to Mediterranean architecture set within manicured gardens. Prices start from $6000 per night for a minimum-five-night stay. The interiors are rich with fine Italian furnishings and chandeliers, while the facilities include a wine cellar, gym, pool…

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Holiday Homes when only the best will do

February 6, 2017

When Maserati launched its new SUV last year the luxury car brand didn’t splash out on a five-star hotel, instead photographers rolled up to Baz Luhrmann’s historic Italianate manor, Iona, in inner Sydney. TV, advertising and film locations along with events have become an offshoot of the luxury home rentals sector, which also caters for…

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This Point Piper Residence is the Home of Your Dreams

January 25, 2017

by Lauren Powell My Domaine PHOTO:Luxe Houses The glistening pool, the lush manicured gardens, and the uninterrupted view says it all. But, believe it or not, that’s only the half of it. Located on the tip of Sydney’s most exclusive peninsula, Point Piper, this luxury home has to be seen to be believe. The elegant three-storey, three-bedroom residence boasts…

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Bondi Beach and the Body Beautiful

January 25, 2017

DECEMBER 19, 2016 – The Health and Wellness Clinic WORDS BY JUSTINE TYERMAN The sweeping sands of Australia’s iconic Bondi Beach is the place to see and be seen, its bars and cafes perfect for people watching. Photo by Steve Brand  The sadist on the beach seems to have strange power over the slight figure crouching submissively in…

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In Australia, Luxury Home Rentals Are Popular Venues to Ring in the Holidays

January 25, 2017

Available properties include beachfront palaces and highly designed private retreats BY MICHELLE SINGER ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON NOVEMBER 29, 2016 MANSION GLOBAL Luxury hotels are no longer the only option for discerning holiday travelers in Australia, who increasingly want five-star trappings in addition to privacy, exclusivity and space along with a taste of the local community. “Guests…

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Australia’s biggest players in the luxe rental market team up

January 25, 2017

Amanda Lucas, News Corp Australia Network October 14, 2016 9:00am Australian boutique rental agency Contemporary Hotels has just acquired Luxe Houses. Clients include Ronan Keating and his wife Storm. TWO of Australia’s luxury private home rental players are teaming up to dominate the high-end accommodation market. Boutique agency Contemporary Hotels has recently acquired Luxe Houses,…

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Tour This Award-Winning Whale Beach Home

January 25, 2017

  By Lauren Powell November 30 2016 PHOTO:Contemporary Hotels When you imagine the quintessential Australian beachfront home, it’s likely you envisage something very similar to this contemporary—and completely dreamy—Whale Beach abode. Nestled within bushland on the shore of the picturesque Northern Beaches hotspot, The Archer House (featured on Contemporary Hotels), is a minimalist’s dream. The two-storey abode’s steel, glass,…

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HOMES UP FOR RENT AT $5000-PLUS A NIGHT FOR NEW YEAR’S EVE

January 25, 2017

Aidan Devine – 26 DEC 2016   Andi and Mark West with son Maddox, 4, at the North Manly home they are renting out while on a road trip around Australia. Picture: Tim Hunter RESIDENTS of trendy Sydney suburbs have been listing their homes on short-term rental sites for up to $8000 a night over…

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Tour This Art-Filled Surry Hills Warehouse Conversion

January 25, 2017

By Lauren Powell My Domaine If you could define the term “cool” in an interior, this would be it. As soon as you step foot inside this converted warehouse is Sydney’s trendy inner city enclave of Surry Hills, you could be forgiven for thinking you’d entered an art-gallery-meets-furniture showroom. The light-filled space, aptly known as “The…

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ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST MEXICO LA PISCINE

January 25, 2017

POR KARINE MONEY FOTOS PRUE RUSCOE/CORTESÍA CONTEMPORARY HOTELS Escapada tropical en SIDNEY Encontramos el apartamento ideal para tus vacaciones de invierno. Con su estética entre La Polinesia y las vanguardias decó, La Piscine es el sitio ideal para conocer la ciudad más cool de Australia. 07-12-2016 Terry Kaljo cuenta con una larga experiencia tanto en…

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Holiday homes by Australia’s most controversial architect

January 25, 2017

Ian Lloyd Neubauer for news.com.au HARRY Seidler designed some of Sydney’s most disliked buildings. But when he applied the cold calculus of his Bauhaus design to freestanding homes, he created a series of modernist masterpieces cut straight out of the set of Mad Men that are now rated among Australia’s sought-after trophy homes. “Any house designed by…

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Celebrity Chef Clancy Atkinson revisited

January 25, 2017

By Justine Tyerman on August 20, 2016 We had met the delightful chef Clancy Atkinson a few years ago at Luxe Houses’ La Corniche so were excited to see him again and savour what he had in store for us this time. The Australian celebrity chef worked for Gucci and other luxury brands for six and a half…

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A PRIVATE YACHT AT YOUR DOOR FEATURES AT THE WHARF BIRCHGROVE

January 25, 2017

BY JUSTINE TYERMAN ON AUGUST 21, 2016 NEW SOUTH WALES Justine Tyerman finds Luxe Houses’ The Wharf Birchgrove sumptuous and luxurious… but above all welcoming, warm and inviting. It’s a cherished home with a myriad of personal touches… not a hotel suite. I can see I’m in for some tough decisions when I arrive at The Wharf Birchgrove so…

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THIS KANGAROO VALLEY ESTATE IS THE ULTIMATE RURAL RETREAT

January 25, 2017

Nestled deep within the rolling green hills of the Kangaroo Valley on the NSW south coast is this architectural masterpiece called “Ooralba”, a place that depicts the ultimate country escape. Set high on a hillside two hours south of Sydney, the sprawling rural retreat (available for rent through Luxe Houses) is the brainchild of creative director and renowned…

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Australia’s biggest names in luxury holiday homes have teamed up

January 25, 2017

Whether you’re aching to retreat to an expansive country estate or wanting to kick back in an architectural gem, Luxe Houses and Contemporary Hotels have for years been the names to go to, each boasting an impressive assortment of opulent rentals around the country. Now, the two companies have merged, becoming a one-stop shop for lavish accommodation. Prior to joining…

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Press: Holiday Makers turn to private homes available for rent up to $7,000 per night

January 25, 2017

Aidan Devine, Real estate reporter, The Sunday Telegraph December 17, 2016 11:00pm WE’RE ditching the smelly campervan and dodgy motel to holiday in style — and checking in to luxury private homes when we can’t find the right hotels. Demand for luxury accommodation, especially in Sydney, has almost doubled since 2007 and the supply of…

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TROPICAL SPLENDOUR

March 16, 2016

A holiday in the tropics of Australia is one of the great experiences you can share with family and friends.  White sands, endless sunshine, fishing, golfing, shopping, discovering the Great Barrier Reef, one of the great wonders of the world, taking it easy by the pool or long walks on the beach at sunrise.  Being…

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The Emeralds and Ivy Ball 2014 for Cancer Council’s Ronan Keating Fellowship

September 28, 2014

Luxe Houses raised $11,000 for The Cancer Council! This  annual black tie gala event, hosted by Ronan Keating with a guest list of entertainers includes a live and silent auction, whilst guests enjoy a spectacular dinner and performances by some of the hottest acts in town – including Ronan. Luxe Houses is proud to support…

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CONTENTED REST

May 30, 2014

What we yearn for on a holiday, be it a weekend break or the luxury of a few weeks, not just the feeling of good times and relaxation but the absolute necessity of a “contented rest”. You have chosen to stay in a beautiful home rather than a hotel as your desire is not having…

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LUXE HOUSES DIARY FOR SUMMER 2014/15

May 30, 2014

Not that anyone needs a reason to visit the beautiful city of Sydney with our fabulous beaches, great shopping and dining – not to mention the array of luxury private homes on offer to ensure your holiday makes your dreams come true. CHRISTMAS DAY 25/12/14 Nothing better, especially if you are used to a cold…

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SOCCER IN SYDNEY

May 30, 2014

The Asian Cup will kick off in January 2015, and this will be a “festival of football” with matches being played in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and regional areas. This is an opportunity of a lifetime to plan a summer holiday in Australia making a sensational Private Home on Sydney Harbour, beaches or thereabouts your base…

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Palm Beach Magic

May 26, 2014

Holidaying in Palm Beach has a magical atmosphere of pure relaxation because of its casual and at times very social lifestyle, having left the frenetic pace of the city behind and as you wind your way around the stunning coastline passing by other picturesque beaches. Palm Beach has it all – boating and fishing on…

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A Prince for the Day

May 26, 2014

All the talk is about princesses well I think it is about time the Prince in our lives gets a mention. Now your Prince could be husband, partner, dad, son or whoever that male in your life that makes a difference. We should acknowledge him for who he is and how he represents himself in…

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