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Luxury Ferrari Viewing Platform Triggers Frenzied Bidding War For Multi-Million Dollar Sydney Mansion

  • Custom-built mansion has unique supercar viewing window.
  • Property sells $450,000 AUD above reserve after six pre-auction inspections.
  • Glass atrium and home cinema add to luxury appeal.

Sydney’s property market hasn’t exactly been firing on all cylinders lately, and sellers have been struggling to hit their asking prices. But that’s quickly changing. Ever since last month’s interest rate cut, buyer competition has come roaring back and over the weekend, several homes have blown past expectations.

Still, one Strathfield property stole the spotlight, and not just because of its luxury finishes or prime location. No, this home had something unique: a custom-built supercar viewing window that was made for a senior car collector. The glass display is designed to showcase automotive royalty right in the heart of the home, making it pretty much a museum.

Not Just a Garage

This Palmer Avenue home wasn’t on the market for long. After six visits from one determined family, the home sparked a bidding war that ended in a $6.15 million AUD sale which demolished the $5.7 million AUD reserve. The buyers, who were a local family with kids in nearby schools, weren’t just interested; they were laser-focused to claim the keys to their dream home.

A family paid $450,000 AUD above reserve for a luxury Strathfield estate featuring a prestige car viewing window. Image: Belle Property Strathfield

This isn’t your usual luxury home where the garage is created as an afterthought. The previous owner built this showcase property with a car collector’s vision and integrated the vehicle display window seamlessly into the home’s modern design.

The car showcase is definitely the most eye-catching feature but this mansion isn’t just a one-trick pony, because it also has a glass atrium that floods the space with natural light, making sure every curve of your prized supercar gets the spotlight it deserves. And when you’re not admiring your four-wheeled masterpieces, there are other features to keep the luxury levels maxed out, such as the home cinema that could rival any theatre and the resort-style swimming pool.

High Stakes in Sydney’s Elite Market

James Kaye, the Bell Property agent, noted that the unique features of the property are what created such intense competition. “The vendor built it to live in for himself,” Kaye explained and also added that potential buyers recognized the property’s singular appeal.

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Sydney’s housing market has surged since last month’s tax change. Image: Lendlease

Bidding opened at $5 million USD and escalated fast, with buyers throwing down six-figure increments in a race to the finish. Besides this sale, many other listed properties were sold above the asking price on Saturday.

Following this sale, it can be said that Sydney’s prestige real estate game is back in full swing, and if you’ve got something extraordinary — whether it’s a car lover’s paradise or another standout feature —there are buyers ready to go to war for it.

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