The mega mansion at 9 Cooling Rd, Vaucluse where Leonardo DiCaprio stayed during the filming of "The Great Gatsby" is still in the market with an asking price of more than $30 million.
The property, which reportedly had a cost of $15,000 per week when DiCaprio lodged there, is owned by investment banker Alastair Walton. It has been in the market for more than two years now. It was last sold in 2002 for $14.725 million.
The house has seven bedrooms, six bathrooms and a garage that can fit nine cars. The land is approximately 1,480 meter square.
It is a dream home for a family who wants to live a resort lifestyle. At the front is Sydney Harbor among other stunning views that the owner can enjoy while listening to the sound of the water.
It has a balcony, deck and a tennis court and features designs by architect Luigi Rosselli. The beautiful gardens are courtesy of William Dangar. In addition to one main residence, there are two separate guest/staff apartments in the property. There is also a heated infinity pool/spa, a private jetty, slipway and boating facilities.
Inside the three-level mansion is a soaring foyer that leads to living rooms with Jetmaster fireplace and formal dining room. There's a separate home theater room with gas fireplace, family dining area and walk-in pantry. It has state-of-the-art eat-in CaesarStone Miele/Gaggenau gas kitchen. The master bedroom has double walk-in wardrobe and a separate study room.
As described in Sothesby's International Realty, the luxurious finishes and features of the house can make the owners feel being in a vacation whole-year round, with the harbor in front and the exclusive street that gives utter privacy. The property is also near shopping malls, schools yacht clubs, golf courses, transport options and CBD.
This Vaucluse mansion is listed with Sothesby's International Realty and McGrath.
