Sea views, wine cellar and a grand courtyard: Inside the stunning Rose Bay mansion – previously owned by Barry Humphries – as it goes on the market for $45MILLION
A stunning mansion in Sydney’s Rose Bay, previously owned by Barry Humphries, has hit the market with hopes of $45million.
Barry, best known for his drag character Dame Edna Everage, purchased the home in 1986 for $1.75million and sold it five years later for $2.52million.
According to Realestate.com.au, the current owners are hoping to sell the property, located seven kilometres from the CBD, for $45million.
Sea views, wine cellar and a grand courtyard: Inside the Rose Bay mansion – previously owned by Barry Humphries – as it goes on the market for $45million. Pictured Barry as Dame Edna
The vendors are stockbroker Brent Potts and his wife, Pauline, who bought the home for $9million in 2000.
The spacious home is set on 1,290sqm of land and features multiple entertainment zones.
The stunning property, which was originally built in 1928, boasts extensive sea views across Sydney Harbour.
History: Barry, best known for his drag character Dame Edna Everage, purchased the home in 1986 for $1.75million and sold it five years later for $2.52million
Spacious: It features seven bedrooms, nine bathrooms and a large two-car garage as well as a double carport
It was first renovated in the 1950s and most recently transformed by Michael Suttor Architects.
It features seven bedrooms, nine bathrooms and a large two-car garage as well as a double carport.
The home is almost entirely hidden from the street and also has a grand courtyard, a swimming pool.
On the market: The current owners are reportedly hoping to sell the property, located seven kilometres from the CBD, for $45million
The living area has a fireplace, while the home also has sweeping terraces perfect for entertaining.
The property features a wine cellar and terraced gardens down to the water’s edge.
It also has an additional spacious two-bedroom apartment, a poolside loggia and a drawing room.
Stunning views: The stunning property, which was originally built in 1928, boasts extensive sea views across Sydney Harbour