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7NEWS
6 days ago
- Business
- 7NEWS
Luxury renovation plans revealed for Kyle Sandilands' coastal holiday home
Loading content... Renovation plans are underway for Kyle Sandilands' $1.8 million holiday house on the Central Coast. In November, the 54-year-old KIIS FM radio host snapped up the three-bedroom, two-bathroom fixer-upper in the beachside suburb of Copacobana as a holiday house with his wife, Tegan Kynaston, and their toddler, Otto. Planning alerts reveal the couple has obtained a complying development certificate for the property, with the project set to cost $670,000. The proposed works are for a new in-ground swimming pool and landscaping. Architectural plans designed by Central Coast-based firm SiteDesign + Studios reveal a striking resort-style pool area. The 10-metre pool includes a shallow "beach" area as a safe place for son Otto to take a dip, and a white rendered wall for privacy. It appears that privacy is a key factor for Sandilands. In addition to the privacy wall, the plans include a one-metre high vertical balustrade around the alfresco patio and planter boxes with privacy planting. "Privacy planting surrounding the pool and privacy screens will be provided to soften the development to the neighbours," the application reads. The alfresco area also features a white architectural concrete bench seat. Designed with his young son in mind, the application states: "The pool has been located in a position to make it safe to access and to be visual from the house balcony to watch over children swimming". Six trees will be removed from the site to build the pool. Set on a 588-square metre block, the two-storey house has picturesque views of Copacabana Beach and Macmaster Headland. The current floorplan comprises three bedrooms, three bathrooms and open-plan living spaces, including a large rumpus room on the ground level. The property hit the market with George Brand Real Estate Avoca Beach in January 2024 with an asking price of $1.995 million. After failing to secure a buyer after 11 months on-market, Sandilands swooped in and purchased the unrenovated house for $1.8 million. The listing described the property as "soaked in sunlight and positioned to maximise the views" and offering "a family-focused layout with an ideal construction for future development". Other property features include ducted air conditioning, secure gated entry and landscaped gardens. The $1.8 million transaction is small change for cashed-up Sandilands, who, along with co-host Jackie O Henderson, signed a decade-long deal with Australian Radio Network, understood to be worth around $200 million. Shortly after making his move into the Central Coast property market, Sandilands offloaded a luxury three-bedroom, two-bathroom holiday house in far-north Queensland for around $2.55 million in December. The property in Port Douglas spent 109 days on-market and sold after the asking price was reduced from $2.9 million. Sandilands paid $1.3 million for the secluded rainforest retreat in 2020 but chose to sell to find a weekender closer to Sydney. "When it was just Tegan and I, the place was absolutely perfect for us because of its private and tropical location overlooking the water," Sandilands said. "Our two-year-old son Otto loves the beach, which can be difficult to go to up around Port Douglas due to the crocodiles. "We're going to relocate somewhere a bit closer to Sydney where we don't have to worry about hungry reptiles." The couple shares a luxury home in the ritzy Sydney suburb of Vaucluse, which they purchased for $14 million in 2023. Sandilands also owns a palatial residence on acreage at Glenorie in Sydney's Hills District, which he bought for $3 million in 2022. Sandilands made headlines in February after announcing on-air that doctors had found an aneurysm in his brain. He also has a chest aneurysm that will require surgery. "I was told by my medical team, which sounds like I'm already very sick, to have a medical team, that I have a brain aneurysm and it requires immediate attention, brain surgery," he said.
The Age
10-07-2025
- Business
- The Age
Trainer Sara Ryan looks to farewell Domeland in style ahead of big move
Sara Ryan believes Aix En Provence and Salt Lake City can bounce back and provide a city winner on Saturday as she prepares to finish up as Domeland head trainer and look to her own 'very, very promising' stable. Ryan, who has three runners on the Randwick program, is set to go it alone next month after six years with the Central Coast-based operation of Chinese businessman YP Cheng. She will retain her training boxes on the course at Wyong, with Domeland moving to others at the track. Domeland, which has a 260-acre base at nearby Kulnura, is yet to appoint a replacement. 'We are still working out the final details,' said Ryan, who won the 2023 $3 million Big Dance with Attractable and this year's $1 million Provincial Midway Championship with Matcha Latte. 'I think they are in the last stages of selecting an applicant and, obviously, I'll stay with Domeland until that process is done. 'It's probably going to end up in the middle of August, but I'm very excited for what's to come. 'I'm very grateful for everything Domeland gave me, but it's time to try and do this on my own. 'I've got my boxes here, and then it's the process of setting up a new team, but that will come, and I know how to do it. I've done it once before so it shouldn't take too long.
Sydney Morning Herald
10-07-2025
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
Trainer Sara Ryan looks to farewell Domeland in style ahead of big move
Sara Ryan believes Aix En Provence and Salt Lake City can bounce back and provide a city winner on Saturday as she prepares to finish up as Domeland head trainer and look to her own 'very, very promising' stable. Ryan, who has three runners on the Randwick program, is set to go it alone next month after six years with the Central Coast-based operation of Chinese businessman YP Cheng. She will retain her training boxes on the course at Wyong, with Domeland moving to others at the track. Domeland, which has a 260-acre base at nearby Kulnura, is yet to appoint a replacement. 'We are still working out the final details,' said Ryan, who won the 2023 $3 million Big Dance with Attractable and this year's $1 million Provincial Midway Championship with Matcha Latte. 'I think they are in the last stages of selecting an applicant and, obviously, I'll stay with Domeland until that process is done. 'It's probably going to end up in the middle of August, but I'm very excited for what's to come. 'I'm very grateful for everything Domeland gave me, but it's time to try and do this on my own. 'I've got my boxes here, and then it's the process of setting up a new team, but that will come, and I know how to do it. I've done it once before so it shouldn't take too long.
The Advertiser
16-06-2025
- Business
- The Advertiser
Housing developer seeks fee cut for road bill due to government investment
The developer of Wyee's Radcliffe Estate has requested its $450,000 conditional infrastructure contribution be waived due to the NSW government's $76 million upgrade of Morisset's Mandalong Road. Central Coast-based property developer Stevens Group is developing the southern end of the Radcliffe Wyee housing estate off Bushells Ridge Road. Stevens Group has approval from Lake Macquarie City Council to subdivide and build 424 residential lots across 12 stages. Condition 28 of the DA states, "The person having the benefit of this consent shall upgrade the intersection of Wyee Road/Mandalong Road to the satisfaction of Transport for NSW. "Alternatively, a contribution may be made to Lake Macquarie City Council for council to facilitate the construction of intersection upgrades." The Bushells Ridge Road end of the Radcliffe Estate is 10 kilometres from the Wyee and Mandalong Road intersection but it is the quickest route for motorists wanting to travel north on the M1. The $450,000 contribution is payable prior to the subdivision certificate for the 200th residential lot. That is expected to occur in November. On Thursday the Stevens Group lodged an amended DA with the council, requesting the $450,000 fee be removed as the state government was already upgrading Mandalong Road. In May, the Minns government announced a $76 million investment, in partnership with the federal government, to upgrade the Morisset arterial road, which has become increasingly busy as the southwestern corner of Lake Macquarie grows. The plans include adding traffic lights at the Wyee Road and Freemans Drive intersection, upgrading the existing roundabout at the Gimberts Road and Gateway Boulevard intersection, and extending the dual lanes on Mandalong Road on the eastbound approach and departure to the roundabout. Stevens Group manager planning services Lin Armstrong wrote in the amended DA that the state government announcement recognises "the intersection has failed under pre-existing traffic conditions." "It is noted the traffic-generating development that directly impacts this intersection has been approved and in this regard any upgrading of the intersection is attributable to these developments," Ms Armstrong wrote. "Wyee Land Pty Limited has undertaken local road upgrades in the vicinity of the Radcliffe Wyee development site and constructed all roadworks associated with the development at their full cost. "Deletion of Condition 78 does not alter the environmental impacts associated with the development. The development remains the same as that originally approved." It's the second time this year a developer has sought to waive an infrastructure condition in relation to Mandalong Road. In January, Newcastle's Winarch, who plan to build a 10,000-capacity indoor entertainment venue and a $75 million supercentre in Morisset on Mandalong Road, lodged an amended DA to delay roadworks. Winarch requested that construction on the first stage of the retail park, which includes a Bunnings Warehouse, be allowed prior to the road upgrades to minimise the risk of delays. The developer of Wyee's Radcliffe Estate has requested its $450,000 conditional infrastructure contribution be waived due to the NSW government's $76 million upgrade of Morisset's Mandalong Road. Central Coast-based property developer Stevens Group is developing the southern end of the Radcliffe Wyee housing estate off Bushells Ridge Road. Stevens Group has approval from Lake Macquarie City Council to subdivide and build 424 residential lots across 12 stages. Condition 28 of the DA states, "The person having the benefit of this consent shall upgrade the intersection of Wyee Road/Mandalong Road to the satisfaction of Transport for NSW. "Alternatively, a contribution may be made to Lake Macquarie City Council for council to facilitate the construction of intersection upgrades." The Bushells Ridge Road end of the Radcliffe Estate is 10 kilometres from the Wyee and Mandalong Road intersection but it is the quickest route for motorists wanting to travel north on the M1. The $450,000 contribution is payable prior to the subdivision certificate for the 200th residential lot. That is expected to occur in November. On Thursday the Stevens Group lodged an amended DA with the council, requesting the $450,000 fee be removed as the state government was already upgrading Mandalong Road. In May, the Minns government announced a $76 million investment, in partnership with the federal government, to upgrade the Morisset arterial road, which has become increasingly busy as the southwestern corner of Lake Macquarie grows. The plans include adding traffic lights at the Wyee Road and Freemans Drive intersection, upgrading the existing roundabout at the Gimberts Road and Gateway Boulevard intersection, and extending the dual lanes on Mandalong Road on the eastbound approach and departure to the roundabout. Stevens Group manager planning services Lin Armstrong wrote in the amended DA that the state government announcement recognises "the intersection has failed under pre-existing traffic conditions." "It is noted the traffic-generating development that directly impacts this intersection has been approved and in this regard any upgrading of the intersection is attributable to these developments," Ms Armstrong wrote. "Wyee Land Pty Limited has undertaken local road upgrades in the vicinity of the Radcliffe Wyee development site and constructed all roadworks associated with the development at their full cost. "Deletion of Condition 78 does not alter the environmental impacts associated with the development. The development remains the same as that originally approved." It's the second time this year a developer has sought to waive an infrastructure condition in relation to Mandalong Road. In January, Newcastle's Winarch, who plan to build a 10,000-capacity indoor entertainment venue and a $75 million supercentre in Morisset on Mandalong Road, lodged an amended DA to delay roadworks. Winarch requested that construction on the first stage of the retail park, which includes a Bunnings Warehouse, be allowed prior to the road upgrades to minimise the risk of delays. The developer of Wyee's Radcliffe Estate has requested its $450,000 conditional infrastructure contribution be waived due to the NSW government's $76 million upgrade of Morisset's Mandalong Road. Central Coast-based property developer Stevens Group is developing the southern end of the Radcliffe Wyee housing estate off Bushells Ridge Road. Stevens Group has approval from Lake Macquarie City Council to subdivide and build 424 residential lots across 12 stages. Condition 28 of the DA states, "The person having the benefit of this consent shall upgrade the intersection of Wyee Road/Mandalong Road to the satisfaction of Transport for NSW. "Alternatively, a contribution may be made to Lake Macquarie City Council for council to facilitate the construction of intersection upgrades." The Bushells Ridge Road end of the Radcliffe Estate is 10 kilometres from the Wyee and Mandalong Road intersection but it is the quickest route for motorists wanting to travel north on the M1. The $450,000 contribution is payable prior to the subdivision certificate for the 200th residential lot. That is expected to occur in November. On Thursday the Stevens Group lodged an amended DA with the council, requesting the $450,000 fee be removed as the state government was already upgrading Mandalong Road. In May, the Minns government announced a $76 million investment, in partnership with the federal government, to upgrade the Morisset arterial road, which has become increasingly busy as the southwestern corner of Lake Macquarie grows. The plans include adding traffic lights at the Wyee Road and Freemans Drive intersection, upgrading the existing roundabout at the Gimberts Road and Gateway Boulevard intersection, and extending the dual lanes on Mandalong Road on the eastbound approach and departure to the roundabout. Stevens Group manager planning services Lin Armstrong wrote in the amended DA that the state government announcement recognises "the intersection has failed under pre-existing traffic conditions." "It is noted the traffic-generating development that directly impacts this intersection has been approved and in this regard any upgrading of the intersection is attributable to these developments," Ms Armstrong wrote. "Wyee Land Pty Limited has undertaken local road upgrades in the vicinity of the Radcliffe Wyee development site and constructed all roadworks associated with the development at their full cost. "Deletion of Condition 78 does not alter the environmental impacts associated with the development. The development remains the same as that originally approved." It's the second time this year a developer has sought to waive an infrastructure condition in relation to Mandalong Road. In January, Newcastle's Winarch, who plan to build a 10,000-capacity indoor entertainment venue and a $75 million supercentre in Morisset on Mandalong Road, lodged an amended DA to delay roadworks. Winarch requested that construction on the first stage of the retail park, which includes a Bunnings Warehouse, be allowed prior to the road upgrades to minimise the risk of delays. The developer of Wyee's Radcliffe Estate has requested its $450,000 conditional infrastructure contribution be waived due to the NSW government's $76 million upgrade of Morisset's Mandalong Road. Central Coast-based property developer Stevens Group is developing the southern end of the Radcliffe Wyee housing estate off Bushells Ridge Road. Stevens Group has approval from Lake Macquarie City Council to subdivide and build 424 residential lots across 12 stages. Condition 28 of the DA states, "The person having the benefit of this consent shall upgrade the intersection of Wyee Road/Mandalong Road to the satisfaction of Transport for NSW. "Alternatively, a contribution may be made to Lake Macquarie City Council for council to facilitate the construction of intersection upgrades." The Bushells Ridge Road end of the Radcliffe Estate is 10 kilometres from the Wyee and Mandalong Road intersection but it is the quickest route for motorists wanting to travel north on the M1. The $450,000 contribution is payable prior to the subdivision certificate for the 200th residential lot. That is expected to occur in November. On Thursday the Stevens Group lodged an amended DA with the council, requesting the $450,000 fee be removed as the state government was already upgrading Mandalong Road. In May, the Minns government announced a $76 million investment, in partnership with the federal government, to upgrade the Morisset arterial road, which has become increasingly busy as the southwestern corner of Lake Macquarie grows. The plans include adding traffic lights at the Wyee Road and Freemans Drive intersection, upgrading the existing roundabout at the Gimberts Road and Gateway Boulevard intersection, and extending the dual lanes on Mandalong Road on the eastbound approach and departure to the roundabout. Stevens Group manager planning services Lin Armstrong wrote in the amended DA that the state government announcement recognises "the intersection has failed under pre-existing traffic conditions." "It is noted the traffic-generating development that directly impacts this intersection has been approved and in this regard any upgrading of the intersection is attributable to these developments," Ms Armstrong wrote. "Wyee Land Pty Limited has undertaken local road upgrades in the vicinity of the Radcliffe Wyee development site and constructed all roadworks associated with the development at their full cost. "Deletion of Condition 78 does not alter the environmental impacts associated with the development. The development remains the same as that originally approved." It's the second time this year a developer has sought to waive an infrastructure condition in relation to Mandalong Road. In January, Newcastle's Winarch, who plan to build a 10,000-capacity indoor entertainment venue and a $75 million supercentre in Morisset on Mandalong Road, lodged an amended DA to delay roadworks. Winarch requested that construction on the first stage of the retail park, which includes a Bunnings Warehouse, be allowed prior to the road upgrades to minimise the risk of delays.
