Sydney and Melbourne luxury homes with water features listed for sale

The Sydney Morning Herald highlights ten upscale properties across the two cities, each offering distinctive water amenities.

By Felo News Desk · Published Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:50:31 GMT

Two new Sydney Morning Herald listings released on 23 October 2026 showcase five luxury homes for sale in Sydney and five in Melbourne, each featuring prominent water elements such as pools, spas, ponds or water views.

What happened

The Sydney list includes properties at 26 Mary Street, Longueville; 41 Crammond Avenue, Bundeena; 18A Pretoria Avenue, Mosman; a South Coogee address (not fully detailed in the excerpt); and a Randwick residence. Each home incorporates a heated swimming pool, spa, koi pond or river view, with additional design features like internal bridges, curved glass and timber parquetry floors.

The Melbourne list features 24 Woodside Crescent, Toorak; 15 Gordon Street, Hampton; and three other properties whose full details are not reproduced in the source excerpt. Highlights include a solar‑heated pool, outdoor kitchen, landscaped gardens and a resort‑style backyard with a spa.

What the reports add

SMH’s Sydney article notes that the Longueville home, dubbed “Four Waters,” centres on a gas‑ and solar‑heated pool with an internal bridge linking the two wings of the house, and adds a koi pond and wide river views. The Bundeena property is described as “Bahamas‑inspired” with 180‑degree north‑facing panoramas across the water.

SMH’s Melbourne article points out that the Toorak residence is surrounded by landscaped gardens designed by Acre and includes a solar‑heated pool, outdoor kitchen with a DCS grill and an electric awning. It also mentions that the home was originally the personal residence of architect Wayne Gillespie and features double glazing, skylights and a concrete upper‑floor slab for thermal comfort.

What was said

The Sydney piece quotes the outlet’s description that “being around water can be calming and relaxing, and research suggests it helps relieve stress and improve sleep and focus.” The Melbourne article repeats the same statement about the benefits of water features, attributing it to the outlet’s own reporting.

How it came about

These listings follow earlier Felo News coverage of premium Australian homes. On 2 October 2026, Felo reported five standout homes in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, many of which also featured pools or spas. On 14 October 2026, Felo highlighted five Australian luxury homes with striking street appeal, including properties with water amenities in Mosman and other locations. The current SMH lists extend that coverage by focusing specifically on water‑centric features across a broader set of suburbs in both cities.

Key facts

Five Sydney homes with water features are listed for sale, including a pool with an internal bridge at 26 Mary Street, Longueville. (smh.com.au)
Five Melbourne homes with water features are listed for sale, including a solar‑heated pool and outdoor kitchen at 24 Woodside Crescent, Toorak. (smh.com.au)
Both articles cite research linking water features to reduced stress and better sleep. (smh.com.au)
The Sydney Longueville property includes a koi pond and river views, while the Bundeena home offers 180‑degree water panoramas. (smh.com.au)
The Melbourne Toorak home was originally designed by architect Wayne Gillespie and features double glazing and skylights. (smh.com.au)