Radio veteran Alan Jones to sell his grand Southern Highlands country estate for an undisclosed sum after recent $12.25m buy on the Gold Coast
Former 2GB radio presenter Alan Jones intends to sell off his country retreat in the Southern Highlands, south of Sydney.
The 81-year-old, who owns several properties in NSW and Queensland, is seeking a suitable real estate agent to take the 28-hectare Fitzroy Falls property to market in autumn.
It follows reports in November that the controversial broadcaster had splashed out $12.25million on a mansion in Southport, on the Gold Coast.
Moving on: Former 2GB radio presenter Alan Jones (pictured in May 2020) intends to sell off his country retreat in the Southern Highlands, south of Sydney, according to realestate.com.au
But Jones has told friends he has no plans to surrender his $10.5million apartment overlooking Sydney’s Circular Quay, reports realestate.com.au.
The media veteran spent most of the Covid-19 pandemic secluded at his Southern Highlands getaway, which Jones calls ‘Charlieville’.
He even installed a custom-built radio studio in order to continue his broadcasts.
The multimillionaire’s on-air career has been in turmoil since leaving his popular breakfast show on 2GB after 18 years in 2020.
Luxury: Jones may be headed to Queensland after his Southern Highlands sale goes through, as he recently spent $12.25million on a mansion on the Gold Coast (pictured)
At the time Jones told listeners he was quitting due to ill health.
His departure came in the wake of controversy over comments Jones made about New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.
He later apologised for his remarks after sponsors briefly boycotted the Macquarie Network, then owners of 2GB.
In 2021, Jones lost his spot on Sky News Australia when his contract wasn’t renewed.
Preferred spot: The media veteran spent most of the Covid-19 pandemic secluded at his Southern Highlands getaway, which Jones calls ‘Charlieville’
Earlier this month rumours surfaced that Jones might be headed to 2SM.
But the speculation was slapped down when it was revealed that joining the station would be a breach of contract.
A restrictive exit clause in Jones’ contract with former employer 2GB prevents him from hosting a show on any rival network before 12pm.
In December, Jones staged a comeback with a digital channel Alan Jones Direct to the People. He recently suspended broadcasts due to ill health.
Legend: Jones hosted a popular breakfast show on 2GB for 18 years before leaving in 2020
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