Jabilusa Estate Hits the Market for $14-15 Million

Sea Change for Simon and Brenda Tripp

Jabilusa, a luxury equestrian estate, is set on a consolidation of three properties and is now up for sale. The estate was briefly offered to buyers in 2012 for $20 million but never sold. The serious business of selling was kicked off in June by Christie’s Darren Curtis and Sydney Country Living’s Shayne Hutton with a $14 million to $15 million guide for the six-bedroom residence on two hectares with various amenities.

Bellevue Hill House Owned by James Hodgman and Nikki Crebar Hits the Market

The Bellevue Hill house owned by former Citi executive James Hodgman and his estranged wife Nikki Crebar is now on the market. The couple split about 18 months ago, and the house is now up for auction with a guide of $10 million to $11 million. The six-bedroom house with a pool last traded in 2014 for $3 million.

Waterfront Home in Longueville Sells for Over $18 Million

The waterfront home of yachtie Rob Drury and his wife Maree in Longueville has sold for more than $18 million. The recent sale of Wigram and a purchase by former gold mining boss Gervaise Heddle has sparked a bull market in the harbourside enclave. The five-bedroom house with a boat shed and beach pool last traded in 2004 for $4.2 million.

Bronte Home of Merrick and Barbara Howes Listed for Auction

Merrick Howes, the former Anchorage Capital executive-turned-founder of Aviron Investment Management, and his wife Barbara have listed their Bronte home for an October 14 auction. The historic Withycombe residence in the Blue Mountains, owned by the couple for the past 20 years, has been their permanent residence. There is no guide on offer for the Bronte house, but similar properties in the area have sold for $18.75 million and $25 million.