Moving to the bush without leaving the city
You don’t have to travel far from this idyllic bush setting to be in the central business district
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COVID-induced lockdowns might be over but our love affair with regional centres continues, with one small caveat. Most of those contemplating a move would prefer to be within two hours of a major city centre.
This property at 22 Benjamin Road Mount Kembla, just a 10-minute drive from Wollongong CBD offers all the comforts of regional living with the convenience of city living. The four-bedroom, three-bathroom architecturally designed home has distinct mid century design vibes but with contemporary open plan spaces set over two levels.
The spacious, but manageable 696sqm block is surrounded by trees, offering a ‘living in the treetops’ experience from the upper floor, while large picture windows and sliding glass doors ensure the house is flooded with natural light.
Well-placed eaves, louvres and awning windows contribute to the passive solar design of the house, creating cross ventilation and thermal comfort indoors.
An ideal home for growing families, the block also includes a lap pool and lawn with abundant room for play equipment.
Offered for the first time in almost 20 years, the house has a price guide of $2m to $2.5m.
Address: 22 Benjamin Road, Mount Kembla
Price guide: $2m to $2.5m
Open for inspection: Saturday, May 13 10am-10.30am
Agent: Jordan Andonovski, The Agency Wollongong 0410 347 443
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The megamansion was built for Tony Pritzker, heir to the Hyatt Hotel fortune and brother of Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker.
The megamansion was built for Tony Pritzker, heir to the Hyatt Hotel fortune and brother of Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker.
2 minOne of the priciest homes for sale in the Los Angeles area just got $40 million knocked off its listing price.
The Beverly Hills megamansion is now listed for $135 million, the highest asking price on the open market in Los Angeles County.
One other property , in Bel-Air, is also asking $135 million after a similar-sized price cut last month.
“It’s time (for the sellers) to move to the next chapter…They’re ready to pass the torch,” said Kurt Rappaport of Westside Estate Agency, who shares the listing with his colleague Stephen Shapiro.
The home was built for Tony Pritzker—heir to the Hyatt Hotel fortune and brother of Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker—and Jeanne Pritzker, who listed the home for sale in October 2024 for $195 million after settling their divorce, The Wall Street Journal reported at the time. That price was lowered to $175 million in April.
The estate is made up of multiple parcels, and, under an LLC, they bought at least some underlying property in 2005 for about $14.7 million, according to records accessed via PropertyShark.
The Pritzkers hired architect Ed Tuttle to design their contemporary mansion, made of steel, glass and limestone and completed in 2011. At 50,000 square feet, it’s one of the largest homes in the U.S., and nearly as big as the White House.
It stands on a 6-acre promontory—an unusually large lot size for Beverly Hills—allowing for an unobstructed view that stretches across Los Angeles all the way to the ocean.
“It’s one of the best and largest view promontories in Los Angeles,” Rappaport said. “The architecture design and scale of the property are irreplaceable.”
The 16-bedroom, 27-bathroom home is filled with all the expected high-end amenities, including a theater, a game room, a bowling alley, a wellness centre, a gym and a wine cellar, according to the listing.
There’s also a security room, 18 fireplaces, solar panels, and a heating and cooling system powered by geothermal technology.
On the grounds, there’s a two-story, two-bedroom guest house; parking for up to 100 cars; a green marble infinity pool and hot tub; an outdoor kitchen; and a lighted tennis court with a pavilion, according to the listing.
The Pritzkers couldn’t be reached for comment.
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