There’s no better time to experience living in a lavish home than right now with more former short-term rentals coming on to the market than ever, largely due to the impacts of COVID-19.
Living in luxury (at least temporarily) is made possible in these lavishly-styled furnished rentals across Australia, many of which are former Air Bnbs.
Since COVID-19 hit, there has been a flurry of furnished rentals come onto the market. The national number of furnished rentals spiked around April with the week of the 3-9 April showing the most listings appear in the last three months on realestate.com.au. Queensland and New South Wales boasted the highest number of new rental listings in that week.
Now is the perfect time to nab yourself a next-level lavish rental. Picture: realestate.com.au/rent
As our borders remain tightly shut, many luxurious holiday rentals, once catering largely to international holidaymakers, lay untenanted, and their landlords are casting the net wider to find more permanent residents.
Here are the most lavishly decorated furnished rentals on the market right now.
1. 2 Darley Street, Darlinghust, NSW
2 Darley Street
This over-the-top mansion could be the perfect COVID hangout. Picture: realestate.com.au/rent
Each room has been decorated with eclectic pieces. Picture: realestate.com.au/rent
Fancy learning piano during lockdown? Picture: realestate.com.au/rent
There are 7+ bedrooms in the house. Picture: realestate.com.au/rent
Of course, every mansion needs a pool. Picture: realestate.com.au/rent
This beautifully Italianate manor in Sydney’s Darlinghurst will make its new residents feel as though they are living in a museum.
The home has seven bedrooms and six bathrooms, with a pool, several sunrooms and a completely self-contained apartment.
It was originally built for renowned pastoralist Edward Chisholm in the 1880s set on a lavish 2,716 square metre property right in the heart of Sydney.
The price is not advertised, so best to get in touch with the agent, Morag Christie from Sotheby’s.
2. 12 Duringan Street, Currumbin, QLD
Everyone in Australia is most likely dreaming of living here right now, where every day would feel like a holiday.
This four-bedroom, three-bathroom home along the Gold Coast is a contemporary solution to beachside family living.
The stylish furniture has gives the home a modernist feel with timber and leather pieces throughout.
12 Duringan street
How about renting this contemporary mansion? Picture: realestate.com.au/rent
The views from the home are spectacular. Picture: realestate.com.au/rent
Bi-fold doors allow a lovely breeze to roll in. Picture: realestate.com.au/rent
Wake up to this every morning. Picture: realestate.com.au/rent
There also seems to be an abundance of hammocks and swinging chairs at the new tenant’s disposal.
The price is $2,900 per week with an eye-watering bond of $11,600; any bored millionaires out there looking for a change of scene?
3. 2 D’Entrecasteaux Drive, North Bruny, TAS
The address might have friends guessing you’ve relocated to France, but this hideaway is actually located on Bruny Island.
Surrounded by bushland with stunning water views, this furnished rental immerses its residents in nature.
North Bruny rental
Surrounded by Bruny Island’s natural habitat. Picture: realestate.com.au/rent
The home has been styled with all modern appliances, including state-of-the-art television and kitchenware. Picture: realestate.com.au/rent
Isolation at its finest. Picture: realestate.com.au/rent
The home has three bedrooms and two bathrooms, along with room for an extensive car collection, advertised with seven spaces.
The home is currently for sale and the owners have decided to rent it out for a three-month lease at $600 per week while they find a buyer.
Not bad for a slice of paradise!
4. Exclusive Darling Point address, NSW
This rental is so exclusive it doesn’t have a listing address or the price attached to it. Think of it as the POA tag you see on items in the really fancy stores.
The furnished five-bedder, with a whopping seven bathrooms, overlooks Double Bay to Point Piper Harbour and comes fully furnished with everything the tenant needs to just move straight in, sadly wine bottles pictured not included.
Water views for days at this rental! Picture: realestate.com.au/rent
The bi-fold doors create the perfect indoor-outdoor zone. Picture: realestate.com.au/rent
The master bedroom is a restful spot. Picture: realestate.com.au/rent
Pretend that your keen eye for design brought this home together. Picture: realestate.com.au/rent
The pool area features a stunning mosaic. Picture: realestate.com.au/rent
The home is located on a quiet cul-de-sac and has all the modern amenities to make life a bit more fun including an in-ground saltwater heated pool, a landscaped gardens, four-car garage and an epic audio system.
Get in touch with listing agent Alex Tinsley from The Agency to find out more.
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