Elton John’s iconic Sydney mansion hits market for $130m
A luxury waterfront mansion in Point Piper, Sydney, once eyed by Elton John, has been listed for sale with a $130 million price tag. The property is one of the most expensive homes in Australia and has a history of ownership by high-profile figures.
Why it matters
The listing reflects the extreme high-end of the Australian real estate market and the cultural fascination with celebrity-linked luxury properties.
The Point Piper waterfront mansion nicknamed the Bang Photo: Tim Mooney A A Celebrity On Market Eastern Suburbs, NSW Point Piper, NSW, 2027 An iconic Sydney waterfront property with links to Elton John has hit the market with a price tag so hefty it could become one of the country’s most expensive homes ever sold.
In the 1980s, the “Tiny Dancer” singer was passing the curved home while on a Sydney Harbour cruise with his publicist when he noted its resemblance to Bang & Olufsen’s signature curved stereo.
At the time, John was said to have arranged an inspection and made an offer of about $11 million, despite the property not being for sale.
Elton John reportedly offered about $11 million for the home in the 1980s before changing his mind. Photo: Getty He later withdrew the offer after reportedly changing his mind about owning a home in Sydney.
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