Justin Hemmes has bought a $7.5million Sydney home for his model ex-partner Kate Fowler

Billionaire pub baron Justin Hemmes, 45, enjoyed an afternoon at the beach on Friday with model ex-partner Kate Fowler, 28, and their two children.

The couple, who split in 2018 after three years together, appeared in good spirits during the family outing at Sydney’s Bondi Beach.

Kate paraded her svelte figure in a strapless bikini as she splashed about with her two daughters in the ocean pool with her ex-partner.

Family ties: Hotel billionaire Justin Hemmes enjoyed a beach outing with ex-partner Kate Fowler and their two children in Sydney on Friday afternoon

She's moving on! Justin has reportedly purchased a $7.5million Sydney home in Dover Heights (above) for his ex-partner and two children to live in. It's believed Justin will remain in his $60 million Vaculuse mansion nearby

She’s moving on! Justin has reportedly purchased a $7.5million Sydney home in Dover Heights (above) for his ex-partner and two children to live in. It’s believed Justin will remain in his $60 million Vaculuse mansion nearby

The pair, who have two daughters together, have previously boasted about having a ‘platonic’ relationship for the sake of Alexa, three, and Saachi, two.

Kate, who is the sister of Victoria’s Secret model Georgia Fowler, showed off her incredible physique in the brown two-piece.

Her top featured a tortoise-shell ring between her bust, with the mother-of-two’s abs clearly on view to fellow beach goers.

Hot mama! Kate, 28, paraded her svelte figure in a strapless bikini as she splashed about with her two daughters in the ocean pool with her ex-partner

Hot mama! Kate, 28, paraded her svelte figure in a strapless bikini as she splashed about with her two daughters in the ocean pool with her ex-partner

Taut-ol babe! Kate, who is the sister of Victoria's Secret model Georgia Fowler, showed off her incredible physique and abs in the brown two-piece

Not an inch to pinch! Kate surely turned heads as she showed off her trim pins to fellow beach goers

Taut-ol babe! Kate, who is the sister of Victoria’s Secret model Georgia Fowler, showed off her incredible physique and abs in the brown two-piece

Proud parents: The pair, who have two daughters together, have previously boasted about having a 'platonic' relationship for the sake of Alexa, three, and Saachi, two

Proud parents: The pair, who have two daughters together, have previously boasted about having a ‘platonic’ relationship for the sake of Alexa, three, and Saachi, two

The New Zealand-born model couldn’t contain her smile as she played with her children in the shallow water. 

Kate and Justin were seen picking up their daughters and carrying them on their backs while in the water. 

Justin also showed off his fit frame while wearing a pair of black-and-white patterned boardshorts.

He placed his longer locks up into a small updo as he took to the water. 

Playful! Kate and Justin were seen picking up their daughters and carrying them on their backs while in the water

Playful! Kate and Justin were seen picking up their daughters and carrying them on their backs while in the water

No dad bod there! Justin also showed off his fit frame while wearing a pair of black-and-white patterned boardshorts

No dad bod there! Justin also showed off his fit frame while wearing a pair of black-and-white patterned boardshorts

Trendy! He placed his longer locks up into a small updo as he took to the water

Trendy! He placed his longer locks up into a small updo as he took to the water

She won't be far! Justin bought Kate a $7.5million home in Dover Heights - which is less than a 10-minute drive from his Vaucluse mansion

She won’t be far! Justin bought Kate a $7.5million home in Dover Heights – which is less than a 10-minute drive from his Vaucluse mansion

Beach babe! Kate, who is the sister of Victoria's Secret model Georgia Fowler, looked effortlessly chic in a white and beige ensemble

Beach babe! Kate, who is the sister of Victoria’s Secret model Georgia Fowler, looked effortlessly chic in a white and beige ensemble

Fit father! Later changing into more casual clothes, Justin was seen riding a bicycle with his youngest child strapped into a seat at the back

Fit father! Later changing into more casual clothes, Justin was seen riding a bicycle with his youngest child strapped into a seat at the back

Later changing into more casual clothes, Justin was seen riding a bicycle with his youngest child strapped into a seat at the back.

Hospitality heavyweight Justin recently had his fortune surpass the $1billion mark, and appears to have chosen to splash some of his newfound wealth on the home for ex-partner Kate Fowler. 

While the parents have been living amicably together in separate bedrooms within their $90million harbourside mansion in Vaucluse since their split in 2018, it was announced on Saturday that Justin has now purchased a property for Kate in a neighboring suburb. 

Stunning: The family resided at The Hermitage (pictured) - a historic harbourfront mansion in the exclusive suburb of Vaucluse, valued at more than $60 million. It's believes Justin will remain the property while Kate and their children will live nearby in Dover Heights

Stunning: The family resided at The Hermitage (pictured) – a historic harbourfront mansion in the exclusive suburb of Vaucluse, valued at more than $60 million. It’s believes Justin will remain the property while Kate and their children will live nearby in Dover Heights

Justin bought Kate a $7.5million home in Dover Heights – which is less than a 10-minute drive from his $60 million Vaucluse mansion. 

The heritage-listed harbourfront home has previously been estimated to be worth ‘more than $60 million’. 

First built back in the 1870s, the home has been in the Hemmes family for more than 40 years, having been bought by Justin’s late father John for a mere $500,000. 

Daily Mail Australia has reached out to the former couple for comment.    

Hotel baron Justin Hemmes, 45, splashed some of his newfound wealth on a $7.5million Sydney home for his ex-partner Kate Fowler in a neighboring suburb (pictured together)

Hotel baron Justin Hemmes, 45, splashed some of his newfound wealth on a $7.5million Sydney home for his ex-partner Kate Fowler in a neighboring suburb (pictured together)

‘At the beginning of 2018, Kate and I decided our friendship and respect for family life would become the focus of our relationship. We love our children dearly and for now continue to live together happily in our family home,’ Justin said at the time of their split.

Justin landed the oceanfront property in the Sydney suburb of Dover Heights after being pipped to a $6.5million mansion in Bellevue Hill in October.

The 45-year-old bought the home in his name only, but The Daily Telegraph reported the home was purchased for Kate and the couple’s two young children. 

The property, which was sold to the Merivale mogul in December, was bought from investment guru Neil Smoli.

Neil, who founded property investment firm Aviate Group, transformed the previously run-down plot in 2015 after paying $2.4million for it three years earlier.

Neil’s wife’s father Dennis Rabinowitz masterminded the new construction, which sits in 550sqm of landscaped gardens.

Justin landed the oceanfront property in the Sydney suburb of Dover Heights (pictured) after being pipped to a $6.5million mansion in Bellevue Hill in October

Justin landed the oceanfront property in the Sydney suburb of Dover Heights (pictured) after being pipped to a $6.5million mansion in Bellevue Hill in October

The new home comprises four bedrooms, an ocean-view master suite with an ensuite and a balcony

The new home comprises four bedrooms, an ocean-view master suite with an ensuite and a balcony

The new home comprises four bedrooms, an ocean-view master suite with an ensuite and a balcony. 

The couple announced their shock split last year, with Justin saying in a statement ‘Kate and I have the utmost love and respect for each other’. 

The news comes as Justin came in at 89th in The List – Australia’s Richest 250, which was published in The Weekend Australian on Saturday.

His rise into the category of Australia’s mega-rich comes just four years after his net worth was estimated at a relatively meare $200million.

Justin, who has 89 properties including popular Sydney venues The Ivy, Coogee Pavilion and The Newport Arms, rode out the global financial crisis of 2009 and has since has become the undisputed Sydney king of pub restoration. 

Dennis Rabinowitz masterminded the new construction, which sits in 550sqm of landscaped gardens

Dennis Rabinowitz masterminded the new construction, which sits in 550sqm of landscaped gardens

THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE HEMMES FAMILY 

Justin Hemmes is the only son of Merivale Group founder and nightclub mogul John Hemmes.

Hemmes Snr left the Netherlands following World War II with $20 in his pocket and started a new life in New Zealand.

He then moved to Australia where he met his wife Merivale and built a fashion brand in her name. The pair had two children, Justin and a daughter, Bettina.

‘I grew up in a very exciting life. My parents got so much pleasure out of the smallest things,’ Justin told Harper’s Bazaar Australia.

‘They also had a group of really interesting friends. Wherever we went, whatever we did, it was always exciting, colourful and larger than life.’

Hemmes Snr grew Merivale into a portfolio of more than 50 restaurants, bars, pubs and hotels in Sydney.

He has since changed Sydney’s social scene more than any other businessman or woman.

 

 

 

 

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