The Australian mansion of King Charles’ great-grandfather is up for sale for $34 million
Fit for a king! Charles’ great-grandfather’s Australian heritage-listed mansion goes on the market for $34 million as potential buyers go wild for the home’s secret wine cellar and cinema.
A mansion in Sydney Harbor that was once the residence of King Charles III’s great-grandfather will go up for auction on April 4 with a guide price of $34 million.
Located in Potts Point, the beautifully preserved heritage home features six bedrooms and six baths.
Built in 1871 as ‘Stramshall’, the magnificent three-storey building was used by the Prince of Wales and later King George V while in the Royal Navy, reports Domain.
King Charles is a direct descendant of George V, who was the first monarch from the Windsor family.
A glorious blend of modern luxury and epic Victorian-era grandeur, the house, now known as ‘Jenner House’, was designed by colonial architect Edmund Bracket for the Hordern family, who founded the famed Australian retail brand.
A mansion in Sydney Harbor that was once the residence of King Charles III’s great-grandfather will go up for auction on April 4 with a guide price of $34 million.
Located in Potts Point, the beautifully preserved heritage home features six bedrooms and six bathrooms and a secret wine cellar and tasting room.
A glorious blend of modern luxury and epic Victorian-era grandeur, the house, now known as ‘Jenner House’, was designed by colonial architect Edmund Bracket for the Hordern family, who founded the famed Australian retail brand.
Additional highlights include soaring 4-meter ceilings, triple-brick sandstone walls, and 600 square meters of interior space.
Much of the house’s magnificent period features have been retained, including the original parquet floors, Australian cedar joinery, ornate cornices and French marble fireplaces.
Large terraces on all three levels offer magnificent water views of Sydney Harbour.
Features include a huge modern chef’s kitchen, separate garden studio, and home theater.
Built in 1871 as ‘Stramshall’, the magnificent three-storey building was used by the Prince of Wales and later King George V (pictured) while in the Royal Navy.
King Charles (pictured) is a direct descendant of George V, who was the first monarch from the Windsor family.
There is also a gym, a wine cellar and a large garden next to the port.
According to sales agent Raine & Horne, a development application has been submitted to build a swimming pool and ‘manicured garden’.
Over the years, the palatial sprawl has been used as a private hospital and later as an operations headquarters for the Australian Navy.
The current owners are selling to move abroad.