Blooming brilliant: 10 of Australia's best gardens on the market

“Rathgar” boasts a landscaped garden, which was among the first created by the multi-award-winning Jack Merlo. The grounds provide north-facing areas for entertaining, a solar-/gas-heated pool and spa and a flood-lit-north-south mod-grass tennis court. Two loud flowerpots adorn the entrance to the property, which is located on 1,650 square metres in the eastern suburb of Melbourne, Hawthorn East.

For something a bit different, there’s a French- and Italian-inspired apartment in Chatsword Avenue, Brighton (pictured above and below). Wrought-iron gates open onto a long stone driveway lined with pear trees. This property is significantly smaller at 655 square metres, but this allows for a comfortable courtyard with Espalier pear trees and wisteria-draped pergola.

Located in Aberfeldie, Victoria, this English heritage home is enclosed with wrought-iron electric gates. The outdoor environment is a clear display of being designed by Australian landscaper Paul Bangay. Fitted with a fully automated garden watering system and a rain sensor, the landscape stays fresh and hydrated. The watering system is integrated with three underground water tanks of 30,000 litres. The backyard is an oasis in warmer months, with a large in-ground pool and with high hedges that offer optimum privacy.