Bellevue Hill's Chateau de Benelong sold

Chateau de Benelong, the distinctive Bellevue Hill palazzo residence, has sold for close to $6 million.

It didn't sell when auctioned in 2014 having a $7 million plus price indication.

It had revised $6 million hopes this time, although initially listed last month with renewed $7 million hopes.

Chateau de Benelong, the private palazzo commands sweeping northerly harbour views from its grand columned terraces.

The seven bedroom house has stood out from the crowd since 1977 when it was built by designer Lesley Santy.

It last sold at early 2012 auction at $4,995,000.

The 12 Benelong Crescent property had been renovated after trading for $3.67 million in 2009.

The Hunteleys Point-bound vendors Lynda Giang-Nguyen and Nhi Nguyen bought it in early 2012 from Nare Elio and Makedonka Del Ben.

Listed with Paul Biller of Biller Property secured the 12 Benelong Crescent, Belleuve Hill sale.