Lisa Wilkinson and Peter FitzSimons have reportedly paused their hunt for prospective buyers for their Cremorne mansion after cancelling inspections over the past long weekend.
The couple put their sprawling Federation home ‘Ingleneuk’ up for auction in September – with a jaw-dropping reserve price of $24.5million.
However, despite the listing amassing 44,700 views on realestate.com.au, they still haven’t managed to sell it.
It is believed the couple have not quit their search for homebuyers just yet, with Ingleneuk still on the market, according to The Daily Telegraph.
Lisa and Peter purchased the historic residence in 1998 for just $2.95million, meaning a sale anywhere near the reserve would deliver them a staggering profit of more than $20million.
Built in 1903 and restored to its full glory by the couple, the six-bedroom home sits on a sprawling 3,125sqm block with sweeping harbour views, a tennis court, heated pool and manicured gardens.
Lisa Wilkinson and Peter FitzSimons have reportedly paused their hunt for prospective buyers for their Cremorne mansion after cancelling inspections over the past long weekend
The couple put their sprawling Federation home ‘Ingleneuk’ up for auction in September – with a jaw-dropping reserve price of $24.5million
The pair also snapped up two neighbouring blocks to return the estate to its original size and secure rare dual-frontage – making the Cremorne property one of the Lower North Shore’s most prestigious addresses.
Over the years, the famous couple have hosted a wealth of Aussie celebrities at the property, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Hugh Jackman and Nigella Lawson.
After raising their three children in the impressive property, they are looking to downsize, the Australian Financial Review reported.
Last month, the pair were slammed online over the staggering sum they are asking for the home.
Many online commentators criticised the disparity between the media power couple’s wealth and their left-leaning political stances.
‘Progressives Lisa Wilkinson and potential Republic President Peter Fitzsimons are selling their house! A steal at $23m! Is Albo appointing them to the UN or something?’ one person wrote on social media.
‘Just a couple of everyday Australian battlers,’ another wrote.
FitzSimons is a strong advocate for Australian republicanism, having previously chaired the Australian Republican Movement.
However, despite the listing amassing 44,700 views on realestate.com.au, they still haven’t managed to sell it
He has also been vocal regarding his views on green policies and sustainability over the years.
Ingleneuk boasts one of the largest landholdings on the North Shore, after the pair restored the land to its original proportions.
The mansion, in its original Edwardian condition, offers panoramic harbour and city views, and has retained all its remarkable features, including prominent eaves.
Wilkinson hired heritage architect Clive Lucas to restore some details of the sprawling home, including its original fence posts, fretwork and maid’s bell.
The buyer will enjoy a sunroom, gourmet kitchen, library, multiple gas and wood fireplaces, leadlight doors and ornate timber flooring.
A heated pool and pavilion surrounded by Will Dangar-designed manicured gardens are also included, as well as approved plans for a triple garage with a studio room.
