A stunning six-bedroom property in the Whitsundays has finally sold after hitting the market with an asking price of $25 million more than four years ago.
Mandalay House, which comes with a helipad, climate-controlled wine cellar and an infinity pool overlooking the Whitsundays, secretly changed hands under a strict confidentiality agreement for approximately $15 million on Friday.
The 4114 sqm property on Airlie Beach also comes with a marina large enough to house two 21m yachts and a dining room that comfortably seats 12 guests.
A stunning six-bedroom property in the Whitsundays has sold for approximately AU$15million
The mega-mansion comes equipped with a heli-pad and marina with space for two 21m yachts
The infinity pool gives clear views over the beach and some surrounding Whitsundays islands
Previous owners built a climate-controlled wine cellar into the six-bedroom, nine-bath house
Marketing agents from Ray White Whitsundays and Sotheby’s International Realty refused to comment on the hush-hush deal, but the Whitsunday Times has praised the mega-mansion as the most opulent home in the area.
However, Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty CEO Paul Arthur confirmed to realestate.com.au that the buyers would not live in it full time.
The wealthy Sydney buyers have inspected the Airlie Beach property on two occasions, with Mr Arthur labelling the house as ‘one of Australia’s trophy homes’.
The wealthy Sydney buyers have inspected the Airlie Beach property on two occasions
The mansion has six bedroom and a staggering nine bathrooms, as well as huge living areas
The property at Airlie Beach has views over the Whitsundays from the garden, deck and pool
The mansion boasts sweeping staircases, high ceilings and brightly polished marble floors
The Mandalay House won Mansion Global’s Property of the Year in 2016, and Ray White Whitsunday principal Mark Beale said at the time that the award was a real ‘pat on the back’ for the region.
‘To be compared to houses from all over the world, and Europe in particular, and very old and upmarket homes in certain parts of Europe, really puts the Whitsundays on the map,’ he said.
‘It will draw a lot of attention to the Whitsundays as a whole, but it really does show and reward the owners for the detail and design of such an amazing house.’
The Mandalay House won Mansion Global’s Property of the Year in 2016, beating 59 properties
The property changed hands in secret on Friday under a very strict confidentiality agreement
Previous owner and developer Neil Murray built the iconic Mediterranean-inspired resort
‘In the end I think both the sellers and the buyers were extremely happy with the final outcome,’ Mr Arthur said.
‘It is going to be a wonderful summer home for them and their extended family.’
He added that there were not many people who could write a $14 million cheque and not have it as their primary residence.
Property records reveal that property developer Neil Murray built the iconic Mediterranean-inspired resort at the end of Mandalay Road.
The mega-mansion boasts opulent living areas as well as a dining room with room for twelve
Lush gardens, paths and trees cover some of the sprawling 4114 sqm property on Airlie Beach
‘It is going to be a wonderful summer home for them and their extended family,’ said the agent