Legendary veteran of Australian television Ray Martin has raked in the cash after parting ways with his family home on Sydney’s north shore after thirty-five years.
The 80-year-old, who won five Gold Logies at the peak of his stardom, scored a reported $8million in the sale of the sprawling five-bedroom, three-bathroom mansion.
Martin, and his wife Dianne bought the luscious 30s-era pad in Waverton in 1990 for $900,000.
The beautiful home, known as Finisterre, went under the hammer for between $8million and $8.5million after being listed on January 1, reports The Daily Telegraph.
Agents have withheld the price of the sale on the original listing, which said that it went to a buyer ahead of a scheduled auction on January 15.
Located in an upscale neighbourhood, a mere 5km from the CBD, the gorgeous two-storey home, which was built in the 1930s, features classic stylings and luxurious interiors.
Legendary veteran of Australian television Ray Martin has raked in the cash after parting ways with his family home on Sydney ‘s north shore after thirty-five years
The 80-year-old, who won five Gold Logies at the peak of his stardom, scored a reported $8million in the sale of the sprawling five-bedroom, three-bathroom mansion
Martin, and his wife Dianne bought the luscious 30s-era pad in Waverton in 1990 for $900,000
Features include grand scale living areas, a beautiful patio for entertaining and a glass-framed ‘mosaic’ pool.
A chef’s kitchen boasts the latest appliances and a breakfast island.
Other highlights include a private ‘formal’ living room, a separate family room, a home office and an open-plan dining area that opens out to the backyard and patio.
The upper level offers a large open terrace which features amazing views of Sydney harbour and city skyline.
Also included in the main dwelling is a loft with a fifth bedroom.
Luxury features on the estate also include a wine cellar, a second-floor study and landscaped gardens.
Martin, who began his career in journalism at the ABC in 1965, shot to fame in the 1970s as one of the original team of reporters for Channel Nine’s 60 Minutes.
He became a fan favourite for lunchtime viewers after hosting his own Midday Show between 1985 and 1993.
Features include grand scale living areas, a beautiful patio for entertaining and a glass-framed ‘mosaic’ pool
Other highlights include a private ‘formal’ living room, a separate family room, a home office and an open-plan dining area that opens out to the backyard and patio
Martin, who was known for his warm on-air style, won his first Gold Logie in 1987.
He took home the coveted prize four years in a row between 1993 and 1996.
The much-loved star made headlines after dramatically quitting his long-time ‘TV home’ at Nine in 2008 after budget cuts for the Sunday program.
In 2024, he hosted Ray Martin: The Last Goodbye, which explored various taboos surrounding death.
Martin, who has been married to wife Dianne for fifty years, said in a statement that statistically, he is only four years away from his own death.
The series investigated various funeral trends and rituals and will address some deep questions, including why people choose certain ceremonies, songs and resting places.
Last year, Martin insisted that he still has a lot of life left in him, as he grows older gracefully.
‘I’m never going to retire. David Attenborough is in his 90s and he’s my role model. He says you’ve got to keep doing what you love,’ he told Woman’s Day magazine.
He added the workaholic lifestyle he once had prevented him from enjoying the important things in life and he was never going to repeat that mistake.
‘I lived in New York for 10 years as the ABC correspondent and I worked eight days a week. Yet I think of all the things I didn’t do and should have done.
‘You’ve got forever to sleep, you’ve got to have a go.’
The esteemed A Current Affair host added that as he gets older he is more committed than ever to spending time with his children Jenna and Luke and two grandchildren.
