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Darwin's ‘Jim Beam House' hits market
Darwin's most iconic home is set to smash real estate records after hitting the property market with a listing price of $10m.
The 'White House' at 94-96 East Point Rd, Fannie Bay, known locally as the 'Jim Beam House' was listed for sale on Tuesday through Chris Hyland and Julie Neal of Colliers International Darwin.
The property was previously the most expensive home to sell in the Top End, after it changed hands for $6.495m in 2004.
That record was broken by the $6.5m sale of 6 Emery Ct, Larrakeyah, in 2013.
The current record holder is just up the street from the 'Jim Beam House' at 108 East Point Rd, which sold for $8.5m in 2022.
The selling agent of 94-96 East Point Rd was not available for comment, but the listing said the home had a ballroom, 10 bathrooms, five bedrooms and a rooftop pool, all on a prime 2010 sqm block on Darwin's golden mile.
'A remarkably majestic residence built for grand scale living and extraordinary palatial entertaining,' the listing said.
'Brimming with light, space and architectural flair the White House enjoys privileged ocean views and spectacular sunsets.'
Millionaire bourbon importer Norm Forster built the palatial home in the 1980s while living in a modest red brick home on the neighbouring block.
When the mansion sold in 2004 it included 4880 sqm of land, the original red brick home, a caretaker's cottage, a tennis court and three swimming pools.
When the 'Jim Beam House' sold again in 2011, then named 'Bellevue', the sale included a 2010 sqm block and the mansion.
The neighbouring red brick home sold for $3,488,888 in 2014, sitting on a 2860 sqm block.
That house was recently demolished and a new home is under construction on the block.
DARWIN'S MOST EXPENSIVE HOME SALES
1. $8.5m - 108 East Point Rd, Larrakeyah - 2022
2. $6.5m - 6 Emery Ct, Larrakeyah - 2013
3. $6.495m - 94-98 East Point Rd, Larrakeyah - 2004
4. $5.4m - 3 Hickey Ct, Larrakeyah - 2013
5. $5.325m - 19 Kirkland Cres, Larrakeyah - 2024
6. $4.7m - 94-98 East point Rd, Larrakeyah - 2011
7. $4.5m - 4 Emery Ct, Larrakeyah - 2025
8. $3,488,888 - 96 East Point Rd, Fannie Bay - 2014
9. $3.25m - 98 Cullen Bay Cres, Larrakeyah - 2023
10. $3m - 78 East Point Rd, Fannie Bay – 2021
