Our five favourite luxury homes for sale with a rooftop terrace

November 4, 2026 — 7:45pmWith city, water or park views, rooftop terraces also provide a private space for entertaining and relaxing, especially as the weather warms up.Beyond the personal benefits, green or shaded rooftop terraces can also improve a home’s energy efficiency and increase its value.Here are five of our favourite luxury homes for sale with a rooftop terrace.19 Drummond Street, Carlton VICYou’ll find an inner oasis on the rooftop terrace of this Carlton home, with views across the Melbourne skyline and an al fresco deck with a Louvretec roof, making it the ideal setting for entertaining all year round.Architect Robert Simeoni designed the extension for this renovated Victorian, which features a flexible floor plan with multiple living zones and five bedrooms, four with their own private en suites, plus a newly renovated studio above the garage.Other highlights include hydronic heating, high ceilings, solid timber floors, ducted vacuum, double-glazed windows and solar power.83 Reynolds Street, Cremorne NSWThis rooftop terrace features both a deck and artificial turf areas, offering views towards Chatswood.In addition to the rooftop terrace, there are plenty of outdoor entertaining options, including a patio, a courtyard and balconies.There is also a gym, a cellar and a lock-up garage with storage.Located on a sought-after street in Cremorne, within walking distance of Cremorne shopping village, the Orpheum Cinema, and local cafes and restaurants, this freestanding home’s location is a major drawcard.35 Hinton Lane, Prahran VICCustom-designed for contemporary inner-urban living, this home spans three floors and features a rooftop terrace.Along with city views, the terrace features decking, a barrel-style sauna and an outdoor shower.The property features a gourmet kitchen appointed with concrete benches and a 90-centimetre classic English-style oven, as well as a light-filled dining area that opens onto a north-facing balcony.The location is also convenient, within walking distance of Greville Street, Chapel Street and Commercial Road, Prahran Station, Prahran Market, trams, Grattan Park and public and private schools.5 Churchill Crescent, Cammeray NSWLuxurious and calming, this rooftop terrace offers views over the pool and the surrounding lush greenery of harbourside Primrose Park.The indoor-outdoor flow is a definite highlight, as are the studio/gym, wine cellar, sauna, dedicated home office and gourmet kitchen featuring an integrated French-door Fisher & Paykel fridge and Smeg appliances.Other features of the property include generous off-street parking, two lock-up garages, and designer bathrooms with porcelain and marble-veined detailing.5/4 Macdonald Street, Kangaroo Point, QLDThe Heirloom Penthouse is a landmark two-level residence featuring a private rooftop measuring approximately 227 square metres with panoramic views across the Brisbane River, City and the Story Bridge.The terrace is accessible via a lift and a private staircase, and was conceived as an extension of the residence, featuring a private pool, a separate fireside, covered formal entertaining zones, an outdoor kitchen and a covered dining setting.Inside, the Australian design studio Carr has created an interior characterised by refined materiality, generous proportions and considered functionality. It features natural stone, warm timber and brushed metal finishes.Residents have exclusive access to the building’s fully equipped gym, sauna, cold plunge and dedicated wellness areas.More:Luxury propertyProperty marketProperty pricesCammerayCarltonCremornePrahranSydneyNSW residential propertyVictoria residential propertyResidential propertyProperty listingsFrom our partners