The garage at 190 Barrenjoey Rd, Newport. Image: supplied
With property prices skyrocketing across Australia, there’s no shortage of prestigious homes with luxurious living spaces, resort-style pools and lavish bathrooms.
But harder to find are luxury garages to show off – and secure – a prized car collection.
Michael Bacon, director of Place Kangaroo Point, said while luxury garages were somewhat rare, they were in demand.
“It’s a shop window,” he said.
“When you have expensive cars in a nice garage, it’s like exhibiting art in a gallery.
“You want the right light, the right floor.
“Privacy and security are also very important, but also insulation, climate control and charging options.”
Place Kangaroo Point director Michael Bacon. Photo: supplied.
Mr Bacon said that while the shrinking size of housing blocks combined with rising construction costs made it harder for homeowners to finance a large garage, there were clear benefits to having a luxury garage space.
“When people spend a lot of money on a big house, they expect at least four to five parking garages with enough height for larger cars,” he says.
“And storing cars off-site can be a pain; you don’t want to have to travel to pick up a car for the weekend.
“We are also seeing people integrating gyms and wellness centers into these spaces – such as the property at 55 Stella Place, Bonogin – to create high-end man caves.”
Here’s a look at some of the best garages to hit the Australian property market this year.
The garage at 160 Tallai Rd, Tallai. Image: supplied
160 Hall Rd, Hall, QLD
It’s no surprise that this ridiculously large home on the Gold Coast went viral online as it features a go-kart track, a green basketball court and a Dragon Tree sculpture surrounded by fire and water.
In addition to the 10-bedroom, 11-bathroom home of 2,240 sq ft on three levels, a master bedroom with retractable ceiling and a whiskey bar, there is a 2,300 sq ft garage for nine cars.
This space with a glass facade has 52 special spotlights, LED logo screens, epoxy floors, integrated climate control and a special racing simulator room.
The garage at 190 Barrenjoey Rd, Newport. Image: realestate.com.au
190 Barrenjoey Rd, Newport, NSW
The luxury beach retreat was on the market this year for $12 million – $13 million – before disappearing from the market again – with three levels of luxury living space, pool, gym, bar and sauna.
It also has a showroom-quality garage, built to house the owner’s Lamborghini collection.
The incredible space features a car lift from street level, a glass ceiling with pond above, fitted with lighting and a striking black color scheme.
The garage at 36 River Cove Place, Helensvale. Image: realestate.com.au
36 River Cove Place, Helensvale, QLD
Once known as the Candy Shop Mansion, this property is all about showing off what you’ve got, including your transportation.
On the market for an undisclosed price, the house has 14 bedrooms, 13 bathrooms, a 27-ton statue of King Neptune and an infinity pool with gold and platinum mosaic tiles, a swim-up bar and a secret cave.
There is also a six-car showroom garage with tiled floors, large windows and electronic glass doors.
The property also has a 10 car basement garage for the additional vehicles.
The basement of the sub-penthouse at 1187 High St, Armadale. Image: realestate.com.au
1187 High Street, Armadale, VIC
On the market for $15.25 million, this sub-penthouse in the under-construction Heirloom Armadale comes with a soaring residence and a basement enclave.
The main house has four bedrooms, four bathrooms and luxurious living areas, all of which overlook the Melbourne skyline.
A direct elevator connects the 596 m² apartment to the 375 m² basement garage, where there is parking for five cars, a private gym, sauna, wine cellar and entertainment room.
The garage at 55 Stella Place, Bonogin
55 Stella Place, Bonogin, QLD
Marketed at the height of luxury, ‘El Fin’ is spread over three levels and features a rooftop putting green, infinity pool with sunken fire pit lounge, wine cellar and cocktail bar.
The 8,506 m² property also has a nine-car basement garage with hexagonal lighting, lobby, gym and wellness area with sauna and plunge pool.
An elevator connects the garage with the two top floors.
The warehouse garage at 116 Green St, Cremorne. Image: supplied
116 Green Street, Cremorne, VIC
Forget the house, this secret Ferrari man cave sold in Melbourne earlier this year.
The 2,900 sq ft warehouse was owned by the late David Jones, former president of the Melbourne Cricket Club and chairman of Tattersall.
The space was Mr Jones’ private man cave and is home to a 1972 Ferrari Dino GT, a 1955 MG Roadster, an infamous 1913 ‘6666’ license plate, rare car parts, hand-picked memorabilia and photographs of Formula 1 circuits.
The garage at 2124 Maleny-Stanley River Rd, Booroobin. Image: supplied
2124 Maleny-Stanley River Rd, Booroobin, QLD
On the market for offers in excess of $11 million, WildHaven is a 42-acre estate with main residence, three luxury cabins, movie theater, gym, motocross track and a pavilion with spa and steam room.
The enormous 12-bay garage has automatic doors, a sleek floor and built-in cupboards for storing riding gear.
This space also includes a professional gym, home theater, bathrooms, laundry and a commercial cold room.
The garage and private mooring at 465 Randell Rd, Hindmarsh Island
465 Randell Rd, Hindmarsh Island, SA
Sometimes you need a garage that is as functional as it is beautiful.
And if you own a boat, it is wise to have a garage with indoor mooring.
The 8.9 hectare Willawong has a modern house cantilevered above the water with a 7.3 x 13 m garage with bathroom, concrete boat ramp and patio doors to the pool, deck and lawn.
Also on this level, the entrance hall has a glass wall, including a sliding door that opens onto the berth under the house.
The garage at 23 Henderson Street, Bulimba. Image: supplied
23 Henderson St, Bulimba, QLD
‘Mosman’ is a modern building by Michael and Natalie Ajaje of FBI Interiors, with assistance from architect Tim Stewart and McBryde Builders.
The beautiful residence features a curved staircase, a luxurious swimming pool and a large master suite with circular bath.
In the basement there is an eight-car garage with Ferrari mural and statement lighting, along with a yoga studio and games lounge with bar and professional roulette table
The garage at 116A Booralie Rd, Duffys Forest. Image: realestate.com.au
116A Booralie Rd, Duffy Forest, QLD
This expansive estate has 163 m² of frontage overlooking the prestigious Terrey Hills Golf and Country Club, horse paddocks, tennis courts, a modern mansion, a guest house and a pool house.
For car enthusiasts, there is a gallery with 20 cars in the basement with elevator, bathroom, gym and home cinema.
If helicopters are more your thing, the property also has a rooftop helipad.
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