With the temperatures dropping and lockdowns still looming across the country, we have picked out some of the most gorgeous hideaways that we would be happy to cosy away in this winter. Fireplaces essential.
Grab a book, blanket and glass of red, and tuck in to these beautiful homes to defrost in.
1. Lot 1 School Lane, Merrijig VIC
This gorgeous little historic cottage is an easy 15 minute drive to the slopes of Mt Buller, the perfect place to spend a winter’s day hitting the slopes. Come home to unwind in front of the cute as a button fireplace.
2. 6 Williams Avenue,Yungaburra QLD
This architecturally designed home is truly special. We can see ourselves waking up early and watching the winter sunsets, followed up a lazy breakfast cook up in that beautiful kitchen. And what better want to escape winter than heading to far north Queensland?
3. 38 Cross Street, Double Bay NSW
Where better to cosy up for winter than in the cosmopolitan wonder that is Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs? The home built in 1863 has been updated with some gorgeous modern touches, including some lovely sunlit sitting rooms.
4. 125 Wambat Street, Forbes NSW
This gorgeous country home has one of the most inviting, homely living rooms we have ever seen. We love the cathedral style roof with exposed timber beams. The courtyard is the perfect place to warm up in the sun.
5. 54 The Fairways, Gnangara WA
This semi-rural luxury sanctuary will make you feel like you are in your own private all inclusive retreat. The private bush landscape is the perfect place to bunker down in, especially in front of the double sided wood fireplace.
6. 12 Woodland Road, Annangrove NSW
This perfectly cosy living room has us dreaming about sipping on a hot chocolate, reading a good book and falling asleep by the fireplace. This home is perfect for escaping the hustle and bustle of the city and hiding away in a serene bushland setting.
7. 519A Diddillibah Road, Diddillibah QLD
This classic, elegant home is everything a queenslander should be. The country-inspired architecture includes a fireplace, family room and the choice of two offices - you’ll never have to step outside into the cold.
8. 18 Woods View, Craigburn Farm SA
This funky design with a mix of cool and clever artichture is the home to escape to this season, with an incredible large home theatre fitted with a bar, perfect for the ultimate movie night in.
9. 40 Harveys Farm Road, Bicheno TAS
Surely we are not alone in dreaming of having our own boutique vineyard in the picturesque coastal winter wonderland that is Tasmania? The established vines in your backyard have already produced a delicious Pinot Noir - perfect for this cool tassie evenings.