A range of prize property listings with everything from ballrooms to entertainment areas for 500 people are giving a rare glimpse into how Australia’s rich now live. Here are some of the standout homes that have hit the market, with many expected to smash price records.
RECORD SETTER
Aussie Home Loans founder John Symond’s ultra-luxe Point Piper home Wingadal is up for sale and industry sources have revealed “multiple offers above $200m” have already been received.
The 2676sq m waterfront residence hit the market in May with hopes of more than $200m, yet an industry source advised Symond’s “dream price” was $240m. “And he’ll probably get it,” the source said.
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The mansion has dream views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, entertainment areas for 500 people, undercover parking for 20 cars and a theatre with seats for 22 people, among other features.
BALLROOM BLITZ
This 17.92ha Gold Coast estate called Bellagio La Villa came up for sale earlier this year.
Owned by Riyu Li, who spared no expense on upgrades for the 10-bedroom mansion, it has a ballroom with a bar and caterers’ kitchen and marble in each of the 11 bathrooms.
There is also an indoor swimming pool, a spa, gym, sauna, horse stables, and a fruit orchard. It was previously listed last year with hopes reported to be about $42m.
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IN A CLOUD OF LUXURY
Reach out and you could almost touch the clouds from this ultra-luxe Gold Coast home with a basketball half-court and a pool with one of the Gold Coast’s most breathtaking views.
The glass-fronted Bonogin home has four bedrooms and the ultra-modern design saw the property feature in two music videos.
There’s an in-ground trampoline, firepit, full solar and a Tesla charger.
The block is 1.82ha and includes about 14,000sq m of bushland. The home goes to auction July 19.
ON TOP OF THE WORLD
Listed for $9m, these two North Sydney penthouses are set to be sold in one line and can be amalgamated.
The penthouses on Ridge St offer a private world atop the elegant Corazon on the Park building.
The whole-floor property comes with a double garage, six bedrooms and Calacatta quartz kitchens.
The property is for sale with Shane Slater and Dino Gatti of The Agency.