Aussie Home Loans founder John Symond's luxury mansion may become Australia's ... trends now
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The $130million that IT billionaire Scott Farquhar paid for Uig Lodge 18 months ago was an Australian record, but it's likely about to be smashed by another property in the same exclusive Sydney harbourside suburb of Point Piper.
Aussie Home Loans founder John Symond has put his Wingadel mansion up for sale, with the luxurious property expected to fetch an eye-watering $200million.
Mr Symond, 76, bought the four-level home in 1999 and then spent eight years - and a whole lot of money - turning it into the spectacular house it is today.
It sits on the western edge of Point Piper, on a 2,767-square metre block with 98metre water frontage looking out over Sydney Harbour to the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
Ken Jacobs, of Forbes Global Properties, said it was 'the most exciting listing' he has worked on in his 40 years in the real estate business.
Aussie Home Loans founder John Symond has put his Wingadel mansion (pictured) up for sale, with the luxurious property expected to fetch an eye-watering $200million
The mansion has 'gun barrel views of the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge' (pictured)
'The estate is Australia's most iconic residence and ranks amongst the best in the world, combining both privacy and space, exuding elegance and comfort, while featuring gun barrel views of the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge,' he said.
Another agent, Brad Pillinger of Pillinger, said there was no comparable home in Australia, and it was expected to topple residential records.
'We expect Wingadel will be the first sale
