Simon Baker has sold his North Bondi penthouse apartment
THE buyer of Simon Baker and Rebecca Rigg’s Bondi home has been revealed as a young entrepreneur. The couple bought the home that overlooks Bondi Beach for 2.63m in 2014.
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THE buyer of Hollywood actor Simon Baker and Rebecca Rigg’s North Bondi beach pad has been revealed as 29-year-old entrepreneur Simon Hill.
Mr Hill, a director and investor in e-commerce businesses and products, paid more than $3.5 million for the penthouse within two weeks of it hitting the market.
Owner of a Paddington terrace, Mr Hill is swapping the inner-city for the eastern beaches for a lifestyle change.
“I was pretty familiar with property — I’m originally from Melbourne — I had had a look at that property [last time it was listed] and then saw that it came back for sale,” Mr Hill said.
“I actually had an agent door knock on this place a year ago to make a private offer but nobody was home. Then I saw it for sale last week while I was in Bali — I ended up buying it that week.”
Both business and his love of the ocean influenced his move to Sydney in 2014.
“I love being near the ocean which is why I’ve moved closer,” he said.
“Largely at the moment I do eCommerce trade, there are nine or so different brands and we sell those to over 100 countries around world. Last year we started selling into China, a range of products from health products, vitamins and vodka.”
Mr Hill is the director of Australia Market which helps Australian brands break into China. He is also the director of stationery brand Jot it Down and health supplement company Vida Glow and is a partner at Coco Vodka, coconut flavoured vodka product.
Settlement of the property is expected to take place in about 40 days while Mr Hill will be jetting off to Europe in the meantime.
The Hastings Pde property was sold through McGrath Edgecliff’s Ben Collier who could not disclose the final sale price.
It was listed with hopes of $3.5 million and was snatched up within the first two weeks of its campaign.
Baker and Rigg paid $2.63 million for the home in 2014.
The unit features views across Bondi Beach, three-bedrooms, and access to an exclusive 118sq m rooftop terrace.
The sale of the property comes after the couple reportedly bought a $6.5 million Bronte house late last year.
They have three children together and have returned to Sydney after living having set up roots in Hollywood.
Baker is known globally for his lead role on American drama The Mentalist and met Rigg on the set of Australian soap opera E Street.
Development attracts VIPs
MORE THAN 200 buyers passed through the display suite of Potts Point’s newest development, The Hensley on Saturday.
The latest offering from developer Roxy-Pacific attracted over 200 parties through the display suite by early afternoon, with many $10,000 payments taken to give priority to buyers at the VIP launch day on Saturday, June 11.
Buyers have the choice of 44 northeast facing one, two and three-bedroom apartments located at 37-41 Bayswater Rd.
“As a boutique owner-occupier building, we’re seeing a strong interest with locals upgrading from other buildings in the area with many buyers descending from the eastern suburbs and lower north shore who are looking to move closer to the city,” Ben Stewart, CBRE Director Residential Projects said.
“People see great potential and vision for this area of Potts Point (and) buyers can appreciate the investment as there is a strong residential feel throughout.
Prices start at $820,000 for an executive suite, with three-bedders priced at $2.595 million to $3.75 million.
Penthouse garners attention
THE Surry Hills sub-penthouse of management consulting firm Boston Consulting Group principal Andrew Arcuri has hit the market.
The three-bedroom residence is located on Bourke St and features harbour, city and Botany Bay views.
It is listed with Belle Property Surry Hills agents Charles Touma and Christian Ziade with $1.6 million hopes.
Mr Arcuri has been with BCG for more than 10 years and specialises in a range of industries including technology, defence, the public sector and financial services.
Auction seals a $4.54m deal
A VAUCLUSE home has sold for $4.54 million at auction.
Built in 1987, the home at 8 Serpentine Pde (pictured) had been well maintained but never renovated.
It sold through Ray White Double Bay’s Gavin Rubinstein who said there were seven registered bidders on the day.
Chance to win life of luxury
HOUSE hunters and sellers have been given the chance to bag a luxury beach-side apartment without paying a cent.
Century 21 has announced that it will give away a brand new Sunshine Coast apartment worth $400,000 to a lucky family or individual in the market to buy or sell a home anywhere in the country.
To be eligible to “win” the two-bedroom home in Caloundra, you have to request a free market appraisal through the group or attend one of its open homes.
Visit www.c21win.com.au.
$1.7m plus for terrace with outdoor dunny
BEACHFRONT HOME COST $75K IN 1976
Dream design up for grabs
THE Bellevue Hill home that appeared on ABC’s Dream Build series in 2013 is on the market.
The award-winning Bulkara Rd home is owned by Felicity Jansen and was designed by architect Steve Koolloos in 2010.
It is now listed with Agency by Alison Coopes and is reported to be sold for more than $10 million.
Big sale for great location
THE Barangaroo penthouse of Swiss hedge-fund manager Ben Melkman has sold.
While the sale price could not be disclosed, it is believed the four-bedder sold for much more than the $10.5 million it went for in 2013.
Melkman has never actually resided in the property, meaning the new owners have snapped themselves up a brand new home in the heart of Barangaroo.
The property was listed with McGrath Edgecliff’s Hamish Robertson and LJ Hooker Double Bay’s Bill Malouf.
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