Aussie billionaire lists ‘legacy’ property with live-in manager

Aussie Amart furniture founder John Van Lieshout has sold his country estate for a new record price, with the property snapped up by a well-heeled local family.

165 Mountain View Road, Maleny

Aussie billionaire John Van Lieshout and his wife Linda have sold their luxury estate in the Sunshine Coast hinterland for north of $12 million.

Called Mountain View Manor, the 160 acre property is located in Maleny, a picturesque mountain village about 90 km from Noosa Heads.

It was purchased by a southeast Queensland-based family and settled this week.

The sale blitzes the previous record for the suburb, which was set at $7 million when Montana Park sold in 2009.

Super A-Mart furniture chain founder John Van Lieshout

Lieshout, the founder of the Amart Furniture chain, and his wife Linda had owned the cattle property for over 20 years, having purchased it for $2.5 million in 2004.

It has wrought iron gates

Lieshout is a regular on the annual Rich Lists, and has an estimated fortune of $2.7 billion.

It was sold as part of an expressions of interest campaign and was listed with Ray White Maleny agents Allister Millican and Justin Smith.

The grand porte cochere

“This exceptional residence offers a unique fusion of European refinement and contemporary grandeur, perched to take in some of the most breath-taking views in the region,” the listing said.

“The estate itself is a masterpiece of architectural craftsmanship, meticulously constructed over three years.”

Pool with a view

The property consists of the grand manor, accessed via wrought iron electric gates. a sweeping concrete driveway, grand entrance amd opulent porte cochere.

“The journey alone hints at the magnificence of Mountain View Manor, with the Glass House Mountains seemingly within arm’s reach, offering awe-inspiring views that stretch to the coast and beyond to Brisbane and the distant Gold Coast,” the listing says.

Open plan design is featured

Described as “more than just a home” and a “legacy”, the interiors feature herringbone parquetry floors, a stunning granite fireplace and unforgettable views of the surrounding countryside.

165 Mountain View Road, Maleny, Qld

It has a fireplace for winters

At the heart of the home is the chef’s kitchen, which features state-of-the-art appliances and ample space for culinary creativity.

Adjoining the kitchen is the grand living area, designed to bring the outdoors in, while a separate billiard room offers a place for leisure.

The palatial master suite overlooks the in-ground pool and boasts an enormous walk-in wardrobe and lavish ensuite.

The bedrooms are opulent

The estate is also home to a fully self-contained apartment under the main roof, offering an ideal solution for a nanny, housekeeper, or extended family accommodation.

Complementing this is a separate 3-bedroom manager’s cottage.

How is that for a view?

“A live-in manager is currently in place and willing to stay on, ensuring a seamless transition for the new owners,” th elisting says.

Outdoors, beyond the pool, you will find a heated spa, tennis court with floodlights and a large pavilion, extensive cattle yards and multiple dams.

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