Nothing crazy as the 2010 peak still troubles some Sydney trophy home vendors in 2015 boom
Dr Phil Stricker's Darling Point property always had cautious auction expectations.
The three-bedroom penthouse last sold off the plan in the mini-boom of 2010 for a bullish $7.4 million, settling in mid-2011.
Its then purchase coincided with the sale of their Rose Bay home for $13 million.
The U-shaped apartment (above) with Harbour bridge views was listed through Ray White Double Bay agents Michael Finger and Diane Wilson.
They had an early campaign guide of between $6 million and $7 million ahead of its June 11 auction.
Title Tattle gleans they secured $6.5 million plus pre-auction, though there's been no price notification on websites.