Cove, Sydney penthouse listed for sale

Cove, Sydney penthouse listed for sale
Title TattleDecember 7, 2020

The three level penthouse atop the Harry Seidler-designed The Cove in The Rocks has been listed for sale.

The Cove was one of the legendary architect's last Sydney residential projects.

The 2004-built skyhome, one of the largest penthouses in Sydney, has been owned by Europe-based businessman Graham Hellier, who paid $10 million in 2006 when it was sold by receivers after creditors foreclosed on the mortgage fraudster Kovelan Bangaru.

The apartment had been stripped back by aggrieved tradies who'd not been paid.

Hellier spent around $3 million refurbishing the space which comprising 485 sqm internal area and 180 sqm of terraces. 

Commanding a $7,500 a week rental in recent years, the 43rd floor glass wrapped lounge and dining zones offer 270 degrees views of the Sydney harbour backdrop. There's an imposing staircase up to four  bedrooms and a rooftop terrace with a spa pool.

McGrath Edgecliff agent Craig Donohue has the listing which has $30,000 quarterly strata levies.

Last year Magellan Asset Management executive chairman, Brett Cairns paid $7.5 million for the three bedroom sub-penthouse on the 41st floor.

This article was first published in the Weekend Australian. 

 

 

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