Collette Dinnigan buys luxury Elizabeth Bay penthouse
Fashion designer and interior designer Collette Dinnigan has snapped up a luxury Elizabeth Bay penthouse after selling her Darling Point home for $20m.
It's an interesting move for Dinnigan and husband Bradley Cocks, a hotelier and real estate agent, who previously owned a four-bedroom semi in Hamden Ave, Darling Point that they'd bought for $7m in 2017 and spent years renovating to capitalise on views Rushcutters and Elizabeth Bay.
The couple's new home is a two-level three-bedroom residence atop the six-level Tradewinds building, bought for about $7.2m via BresicWhitney director Shannan Whitney and Romany Brooks last month, sources advise.
$80m unit smashes all records
The agents were contacted for comment this morning, but had no comment.
Tradewinds is considered one of Elizabeth Bay's best positions, with the 250sqm north-facing apartment coming with uninterrupted harbour views towards North Head.
Expect Dinnigan to add her personal touches to the stylish new pad, which was last renovated a decade ago.
It comes with three 'retro' styled bathrooms and kitchen and a wide balcony with large terrace on level one.
There are two separate living zones on each level, with distinct detail and 1970s style custom joinery.
Thanks to its northerly aspect, the residence is full of light and there's also air-conditioning.
It all comes with three-car garage parking.
The buyers of the couple's previous home in Darling Point were Julie Entwistle and her husband, Jason, the director of strategic development at wealth management platform Hub24.
The Entwistle's former home, at 53 Regent St, Paddington, a magnificently renovated four-bedroom terrace with alfresco garden and parking, has been listed with Maclay Longhurst and Emily Davidson of Sotheby's.
Neither wished to comment.
On a 212sqm block close to Centennial Park and with three bathrooms, there's a $5m guide for a June 28 auction.
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