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For 15 years, Lisa Wilkinson was a constant in Australian living rooms – first alongside Karl Stefanovic on Today, then as an authoritative voice on The Project until her sign-off in November 2022. Now, Lisa and her husband, journalist and author Peter FitzSimons, are turning the page once more, bidding farewell to the stately Cremorne estate that has been the heart of their family life.
After being listed for $23 million in mid-August, the property went to auction and was initially passed in at a vendor bid of $24.5 million. Now, the house has officially sold for around its asking price of $23 million, according to The Australian Financial Review.
Their much-loved home, Ingleneuk, is an architectural delight. It’s a Federation beauty that was built in 1903, perched high above the harbour. It’s set on 3,214 square metres of manicured gardens designed by Will Dangar. Both history and heart combine here. It’s where Lisa and Peter raised their three children – sons Jake and Louis, and daughter Billi – who are now grown and living their own lives.
Over the years, the estate has played host to everything from intimate family barbecues to glittering parties, with Sydney Harbour as the backdrop.
A home of grandeur
On the market for only the second time in its 122-year history, Ingleneuk comes with a $23 million price guide. Renovated under the eye of renowned heritage architect Clive Lucas, the transformation was award-winning, balancing heritage charm with contemporary elegance.
Inside, the home is filled with light and intricate leadlighting adorns the front entrance, while hardwood floors meet marble accents.
The entertainer’s kitchen has welcomed guests ranging from celebrity cook Nigella Lawson to the couple’s many media-world friends. Formal lounge and dining rooms are warmed with twin fireplaces, while the parents’ retreat offers a sunroom, dressing rooms, ensuite and private balcony with uninterrupted harbour views.
The grounds
Beyond the walls, Ingleneuk has equally impressive landscaping. A full-sized tennis court, heated pool and spa with cabana, and wide verandahs looking out to the harbour make it the perfect place to entertain. The former coach house outside was reimagined as a home theatre, gym or teenage retreat, while a current DA allows scope for a new triple garage, studio and garden room.
Why now?
With their children grown, the high-profile couple reportedly no longer need such a vast estate. What they leave behind is a home that has been the place of birthdays and milestones, with a fresh new chapter lying ahead.
On the market
Lisa and Peter’s long-time family home in Cremorne, Sydney, has been sold through Brad Pillinger (Pillinger) and Monika Tu (Black Diamondz).
