Sonia Kruger x Three Warrior Facials Lunch former head of news and current affairs at Seven have pocketed $19m from the sale of their Mosman house Their five-bedroom Stanton Rd trophy home settled last week with its cash buyer being the Primo Smallgoods matriarch Maria Hunt Sonia Kruger has pocketed $19m after selling in Mosman The couple, whispered to have sold for circa $20m, have been pinpointed as spending $16.1m on a nearby deceased estate The three-bedroom Stanley Ave home was sold by the family of milk bar proprietor George Psaltis and wife Hariclea MORE: Trick rich are using to get $200m+ mansions Her 2016 purchase marked her return to Mosman as she once owned a two-bedroom Musgrave St apartment which cost $490,000 in 1999 and was sold in 2005 for $927,500 The couple then commissioned Corben Architects to redesign it The $1m makeover included the addition of a lift Kruger had sold her Warrawee home for $3,725,000 The imposing abode had been bought in 2008 just before her six-year marriage to banker James Davies ended MORE: Chilling reason home builds abandoned The $16.1m property boasts incredible harbour and ocean views who found fame as Tina Sparkle in the 1992 film Strictly Ballroom which was bought off the plan for $255,000 in 2001 Kruger’s new home is described as a “once in a lifetime opportunity with spectacular panoramas” The realestate.com.a ad describes it as a “complete blank canvas”: that’s real estate speak for what the pictures reveal is a falling-down house given that this is Mosman’s best non-waterfront street MORE: Panelbeater snaps up $450m Sydney shopping centre It’s arguably the prime spot on the Balmoral slopes with uninterrupted views sweeping beyond North Head with 190-degree panoramas from every elevation “Build a multi-storey sanctuary with views from each level,” says the ad Auctioneer James Kerley had nine bidders register It’s understood the pair intend to demolish the old home third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content We do not recommend sponsored lenders or loan products and we cannot introduce you to sponsored lenders We strongly recommend that you obtain independent advice before you act on the content realestate.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd. 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Tiny slivers of land with electricity boxes – some even sporting hazard signs – have been selling for unimaginable prices across Sydney The latest sales saw three small properties previously owned by Ausgrid change hands late last week in Sydney’s lower north shore including two properties in Mosman and one in Neutral Bay These sales followed a raft of Ausgrid land sales in April Yet the properties have sold for huge prices due to the lack of empty land in what are some of Sydney’s most sought after locales MORE: Aussies face ‘tough’ debt decision amid Albo win 37 Vista Street is only 101 sqm with an electricity box on it a 101 sqm block which hosts an electricity substation and an old structure had a price guide of $475,000 with reports showing it sold over $650,000 a triangular shaped piece of land set across only 31.6 sqm The Neutral Bay land neighbours a structure that shows hazardous and “keep out” signs the property sold for more than three times that amount at $189,000 according to reports of those who attended the auction MORE: Sydney suburb getting 600 new homes, eateries and retail Keep out and hazard signs line the Neutral Bay block The other Mosman property up for grabs was a 50 sqm block on the corner of Bardwell Rd and Lindsay Lane Reports indicated it had a guide of $300,000 and sold just over for $360,000 Selling agent BresicWhitney’s Scott Thornton said the sites captured the imagination and interest of the market “Buyers could see the potential and how unique they were The desirability of the lower north shore also drove demand with the area remaining one of Sydney’s most sought-after lifestyle destinations,” he added MORE: Sonia Kruger’s new $19m deal exposed Corner Bardwell Road & Lindsay Lane is only about 50 sqm 50 sqm substation property sells around $360,000 Agents say it would take a creative buyer for these types of properties It comes as other electricity box properties had been offloaded earlier in the month selling between $800,000 and $1.8m via Belle Property’s Simon Harrison Mr Harrison said he had “never sold anything like them” The properties were attracting “a lot of interest” because they were an opportunity to get into popular north shore suburbs for a cheaper price “We are getting some interest from first-home buyers and mum and dad-types who want to build something You’d have to be very creative,” he said prior to the sales Social media has erupted over one of the listings – the Longueville block that already went to auction – with comments ranging from puzzled to furious Many of these properties still have live electricity boxes that can’t be moved “This has to be a late April fool’s joke,” said one comment A common theme was disappointment that the site was not being used for open space instead create a small park for wild life and people to access That block is not suitable for a home or town house That would be a shoebox of a unit with no yard MORE: Trick rich are using to get $200m+ mansions Share via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this article Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe The former Lendlease CEO and managing director of Citta Group Stephen McMillan and his artist wife Emilia have sold their designer Mosman home after more than two years on and off the prestige market in Sydney’s lower north shore for about $23 million The deal – signed on Christmas Eve – draws the curtains on a lengthy campaign to sell the sleek mansion with harbour views on the blue-chip suburb’s coveted Balmoral Slopes SaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy link Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. 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Read MoreLuxury propertySalesLatest In ResidentialFetching latest articles Sonia Kruger and her husband Craig McPherson have sold their Mosman mansion for circa $20m Gold Logie award-winning presenter Sonia Kruger and her partner Craig McPherson have sold their Mosman home for circa $20m The five-bedroom Balmoral Slopes home with wet-edge infinity pool was quietly listed for sale with Michael Coombs of Atlas a year ago but was formally launched last November with an $18.5m guide but that didn’t proceed as several of his buyers weren’t quite ready though other sources said it was just shy of $20m Tech execs in 11-day $50m property splurge Corben Architects helped them redesign the home They added another level to capture the incredible harbour views Coombs said: “We had a number of buyers interested — things are taking a bit longer but we’re still getting the outcomes.” It’s understood the buyers were a local Mosman family Kathryn Welling wrote that Sonia and Craig had moved from the upper north shore to Mosman nine years ago paying $6.475m for a house on the coveted Balmoral Slopes They engaged Corben Architects to help them redesign the home and undergo a multi-million-dollar renovation and rebuild adding another level yielding huge Sydney Harbour views The tri-level project was interrupted by Covid however it went on to win an MBA award in 2022 MORE: $234k a year: the tradie ‘to blame’ for housing crisis Features included a limestone induction kitchen with premium Miele appliances self-contained accommodation with private access ideal for an au pair a porcelain tiled alfresco area overlooking Balmoral beach The home is a stroll to Balmoral beach and close to Mosman village MORE: Number One issue effecting young peoples’ vote It was believed that the couple had enjoyed the rebuild renovation experience and are looking to do it again Sonia won the Gold Logie for the most popular personality on Australian television last year and over 20 years of hosting shows she has become a household name in the media is host of Big Brother Australia and is a presenter on The Voice Film lovers will know her as Sparkle in the 1992 movie Strictly Ballroom Her partner Craig was a former Channel 7 director of news The co-founder of Laser Clinics Australia offloaded the contemporary property on Muston Street in Mosman for $14.6 million earlier this month Moini bought the home in 2015 for the significantly less sum of $6.49 million. Described as having “one-of-a-kind design elements”, the home was designed by Fox Johnston architects Emili Fox and Conrad Johnston. This ranges from the glass framed entrance with floating central staircase, oversized slab tiles, a mosaic wall and a Juliet-style covered balcony. a family bathroom with a sunken bath and a guest powder room The kitchen features an “immense natural marble island” and has stainless and custom vinyl surfaces and Miele appliances synthetic lawn for ease of maintenance and a lap pool Secret Queensland luxury estate with live-in caretaker sells for $12m+ White Fox fashion moguls splash about $150m on five trophy homes Wolfmother drummer Hamish Rosser selling Byron Bay hideaway Moini exclusively told The Australian Financial Review he was selling because Mosman no longer felt like home “Mosman was no longer the right area for me He added: “Mosman people tend to keep to themselves it’s a retirement village for the well-off.” The Muston Street home was sold through a private sale Moini paid $22 million in 2021 for a north-east-facing apartment in Crown’s One Barangaroo tower. He has focused on property investment since 2017 when KKR, one of the world’s largest investment firms, bought Laser Clinics Australia for more than $600 million. Since then, Moini has invested in property across the inner-west suburbs of Sydney. One of his first purchases was a dilapidated warehouse in Rozelle. He bought the property in 2017 for $3.5 million before redeveloping it into luxury townhouses.  One of the renovated homes was sold to YouTube gamer Lannan Eacott (aka LazarBeam) for $3.6 million. 4 Baths2 ParkingView listing 26 Euryalus Street, Mosman NSW 20885 Beds4 Baths2 ParkingView listing 49 Bradleys Head Road, Mosman NSW 20886 Beds4 Baths2 ParkingView listing The information on this website is intended to be of a general nature only and doesn't consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. where we are privileged to live and operate Starting in the 2025 season, Volvo Cars Mosman, a part of Suttons Motors Group solidifying a two-year commitment through to the end of the 2026 season we’re thrilled to be joining forces with such a revered team in the NRL," said Volvo Cars Mosman General Manager "This partnership is not just about showcasing our cars but also about supporting the local community and aligning with a team that values excellence and dedication The Sea Eagles 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dreams to ensure that you get the most competitive rate within a product best suited to your needs and we do it fast and for free Toohey Miller and Dilcara’s new project, Saint Martens aims to nurture that transition as they develop new apartments in the treasured enclave of Mosman village has been developing and building in the lower north shore for years it was critical that our first foray into the area be special,” says Toohey Miller founder Nick Couloumbis Saint Martens sits where Balmoral begins to slope and where Clifton Gardens and Mosman village intertwine galleries and bars all within strolling distance and Avenue Road Cafe is only three minutes by foot Balmoral Beach is also a walk (or short bus hop) down the hill “Mosman’s village is elegant and charming and we wanted to contribute to that landscape,” Couloumbis says In place of the current architectural eyesores Toohey Miller and Dilcara are building just seven apartments with an exterior designed to intertwine with the best of Mosman village’s 1920s heritage Mosman Council has approved the DA and demolition of part of the site has begun to make way for a display suite Completion of the development is expected in mid-2026 “It will be predominantly brick with some beautiful powder-coated aluminium framing elements of the facade and a dormer on the fourth level,” Couloumbis says “It will be a modern interpretation of that architectural feature while being consistent with nearby buildings.” the managing director of construction and development partner Dilcara a family company that focuses on high-end projects using premium materials “The target market for a lot of our projects are people downsizing who still want layouts and spacious living areas that they’re used to “They also expect exceptional finishes with the lowest maintenance and best warranties so we’re using only the finest for the fit-out and tapware manufactured in Melbourne by Sussex and white-washed double-herringbone parquetry.” there are two two-bedders and five three-bedders including the two penthouses The penthouses will be 14 metres wide and offer views over Balmoral and towards the city or Harbour Bridge, or both. “The master suites are 50 to 60 square metres, with views, walk-in robe and en suite,” Couloumbis says. “It creates a retreat-like experience, championed by interior architect David Hicks, that has been very popular in our other downsizer projects.”  While Hicks is looking after the interior design, Gittany says there is an opportunity for agile buyers to put their own stamp on their chosen residence. “For those who buy off the plan, we’re happy to customise the finishes,” he says.  Those who know Mosman will also be grateful to learn that each apartment has a minimum of two car spaces. The penthouses have five each. “The larger residences have bar areas and wine storage, and they all have outdoor terraces – they’re functional apartments with the grand features you enjoy in a larger home.” The vistas are stunning, with one penthouse boasting sweeping views to the west and the east. “That residence is about 260 square metres,” Couloumbis says. “In summer, they’ll be able to watch the sunrise over Balmoral and, in the evening, fireworks enveloping Sydney Harbour.” “This is a very special location with a lot of prestige. It is truly rare – and we know that rarity leads to enduring value. It’s a chance for a select few to turn their downsizing into an ascent. The three-bedroom home is described as a “blank canvas” but it’s on Mosman’s best non-waterfront street and has extraordinary views Gold Logie award-winning presenter Sonia Kruger and her partner Craig McPherson have bought a Mosman knockdown at auction The Balmoral Slopes three-bedroom deceased estate described as a “once in a lifetime opportunity with spectacular panoramas” Atlas Lower North Shore’s Adrian Bridges and co-agent Priscilla Ouvrier said they couldn’t confirm Kruger and McPherson were the purchasers at Saturday’s auction But it certainly made sense, as the couple have been in the market for a new home having just sold nearby for circa $20m — and separate sources confirmed they bought it Council pays $1.4m over reserve for ‘affordable housing’ Sonia Kruger (Photo by Hanna Lassen/Getty Images) The realestate.com.a ad describes it as a “complete blank canvas”: that’s real estate speak for what the pictures reveal is a falling-down house It’s arguably the prime spot on the Balmoral slopes “Build a multi-storey sanctuary with views from each level,” says the ad Auctioneer James Kerley had nine bidders register rising in predominantly $100k and $250k increments It’s understood the pair intend to demolish the old home Expect an even better version of the home they’ve just sold That was a five-bedroom Balmoral Slopes home with wet-edge infinity pool Sonia and Craig had moved from the upper north shore to Mosman nine years ago Coombs said: “We had a number of buyers interested — things are taking a bit longer but we’re still getting the outcomes.” The three-bedroom house at 13 Stanley Avenue appealed for its elevated position on the Balmoral slopes with uninterrupted views. and after some $500,000 bids quickly soared past the $11.5 million reserve which was in line with similar sales in the area Increments ranging from $250,000 to $100,000 took the price to $14 million before two buyers bid in $100,000 lots until the house sold under the hammer for $16.1 million said: “We didn’t have much guidance because the property was always going to be sold [at auction].” but buyers had a lot of confidence in investing in the street because it held the Balmoral price record of $33 million “This will ultimately become a trophy home,” Bridges said for this one to sell for this level kind of speaks to the buyer’s confidence that a finished product is going to be up in the sort of $30 [million] to $40 million range.” Buyer pays $3.76m to knock down Lindfield four-bedder with pool The home had been in the vendors’ family for 65 years The property was one of 1402 scheduled to go to auction in Sydney last week Domain Group had recorded a preliminary auction clearance rate of 66 per cent from 848 reported results through the week Withdrawn auctions are counted as unsold properties when calculating the clearance rate In the inner city, a two-bedroom house in Surry Hills drew 11 registrations, predominantly professional couples. The corner property with a parking spot at 81 Arthur Street sold for $3,350,000. 1 Bath1 ParkingView listing Only five parties were able to bid due to the strong opening offer of $2.7 million $20,000 and $10,000 rises were placed until the home sold well above its $2.5 million guide for $3,350,000 BresicWhitney’s Michael Kirk said the location – “right in the village pocket” – was a drawcard for buyers single-level residence in Surry Hills on that land size “It was architecturally designed or redesigned back in the ’80s … with big cathedral-height ceilings The buyer was a single professional from Edgecliff In Bondi Beach, a two-bedroom unit sold for $1.53 million to a single professional who had been renting in the area. Guided at $1.3 million, the apartment at 3/28-30 Simpson Street was hotly contested by two first home buyers. 1 Bath1 ParkingView listing The two parties both made bids inside the flat, with an opening offer bang on the guide at $1.3 million. They then went up in $50,000 and $10,000 increments until reaching $1.49 million, at which point bidding temporarily stalled. The vendor’s $1.7 million reserve was adjusted on the floor to $1.52 million before a final bid of $1.53 million sealed the sale under the hammer. Selling agent Ben Fraser, of McGrath Double Bay, said buyers always want to buy on the beaches due to the lifestyle. He said there weren’t any similar offerings at the time of listing. “Most buyers saw value in it needing work and the uplift there, what it would be like, you know, once you do the renovations and sell moving forward,” Fraser said. The vendor had owned the property for 25 years. It last traded for $400,000 in 2001, records show. AMP chief economist Dr Shane Oliver said Sydney’s clearance rate of 66 per cent means “we got a bit of a boost from the rate cuts in late February” but all is not what it seems. “We got a bounce out of the rate cut, but it’s really just taken us back to around average or just below, and it almost looks as if we’re starting to soften again, based on the numbers that are coming out.” Oliver said interest rates were keeping the property market relatively subdued. “The reality is that rates are still high, and that fact is a constraint on the market,” he said. “Historically, it normally takes several cuts to really reinvigorate the Australian property market.” Mosman is set for auction on April 10 with a revised price guide Former bond trader turned professional poker player Jason Pritchard is having a second shot at selling his architectural sanctuary in Mosman Two years ago his five-bedroom home with northerly views over Balmoral Beach came to market with a guide of $16.5 million to $18 million The Gordon St property didn’t sell so Jason and his wife Alison decided to hold Now they are back on the market with another agent and a revised price guide Their pavilion style home now has a guide of $14.5m to $15m and goes under the hammer on April 10 through Ray White Lower North Shore Why $7m home has never been slept in Pritchard has earned $834,825 from the game The couple’s mansion comes with a self-cleaning 15m lap pool and outdoor gym Sonia Kruger’s secret $20m payout Jason has played the poker tournament circuit since the early 2000s and has played in Las Vegas Sydney and Monte Carlo — where he won the European Poker Tour in 2015 According to Hendon Mob Poker Database Pritchard has earned $834,825 from the game The couple engaged renowned architect Simon Vaughan to build their home in 2011 creating a timeless style on level land They enjoy water views from the north-facing home all-day sunlight and the convenience of being able to walk to the beach They also built with sustainability in mind there is a 6-star BASIX energy efficiency rating solid double brick and concrete construction and hydronic floor and panel heating Plus there are four rainwater tanks for garden irrigation a galley-style butler’s pantry and European appliances The bathrooms have heated limestone floors and outside is a self-cleaning 15m lap pool and outdoor gym MORE: Loophole that got Aussie man 15 homes, $16m from $60k wage The five-bedroom Balmoral Slopes residence, featuring a wet-edge infinity pool and breathtaking Sydney Harbour views, was quietly listed with Michael Coombs of Atlas last year before officially hitting the market in November with an $18.5 million price guide While originally scheduled for auction on March 8 The property ultimately sold to a local family, according to the Mosman Daily, though Mr Coombs declined to confirm the final price Ms Kruger and Mr McPherson purchased the home for $6.475 million nine years ago and undertook a multi-million-dollar renovation with Corben Architects The extensive redesign added another level to maximise the harbour outlook Alongside its five bedrooms and four bathrooms the tri-level home boasts a limestone induction kitchen with premium Miele appliances and a porcelain-tiled alfresco area overlooking Balmoral Beach Just a short stroll from the beach and Mosman Village The couple is reportedly eager to take on another renovation project having enjoyed the process of transforming their Mosman home News Sitemap curator and cultural professional has been appointed as Mosman Art Gallery Director and Mosman Council's Manager of Cultural Services Steven was formerly the Director and CEO of the National Art School and brings more than 30 years' experience across Australia and internationally in museums public collections and contemporary cultural institutions having led transformational change through curatorial innovation institutional leadership and a deep commitment to public value cultural storytelling and audience engagement Previous roles also included as Deputy Director and Director of Programs Exhibitions and Cultural Collections at the Australian Museum; festival and multi-exhibition program work at Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre; and a role as Director of Lismore Regional Gallery Steven has curated major exhibitions featuring artists such as Tracey Moffatt He has collaborated with leading institutions including the Biennale of Sydney Museum of Contemporary Art Australia and Asia Triennial Manchester as well as private and regional collections His work in collections has extended across the Australian Museum In addition to his curatorial and directorial work Steven has made major contributions to the arts sector through governance He has also served on numerous boards and committees at local "I'm excited to be joining Mosman Art Gallery which has an outstanding reputation across the broader arts and cultural community," he said "From the high calibre of artists to the quality of exhibitions which is regarded as the premier open painting prize in Australia and the vast and engaged network of members the gallery has an exciting future and I look forward to being part of its next chapter." Mosman Art Gallery is a dedicated public gallery established by Mosman Council Mosman Mayor Ann Marie Kimber said Steven's creative vision for cultural institutions and wealth of experience delivering major arts projects and international exhibitions "Mosman's strong community support for the arts and culture is at the heart of the gallery's success," Mayor Kimber said "Steven's experience and focus on community storytelling and the evolving role of collections in shaping cultural identity will help foster and enhance this ongoing connection while steering the gallery to a bright future." Steven will commence his role at Mosman in May who retired at the end of February after 15 years of service to the gallery and council.