Alan Jones’ latest luxe acquisition revealed
<p dir="ltr">Former radio presenter Alan Jones has been revealed as the owner of a sprawling riverfront property on the Gold Coast, having spent a hefty $12.25 million for the pleasure.</p>
<p dir="ltr">According to the <em><a href="https://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/news/gold-coast/central/gold-coast-property-alan-jones-revealed-as-owner-of-12m-southport-home/news-story/92407bf20a8dd810c23370de3da62062" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gold Coast Bulletin</a></em>, the 81-year-old’s name is on the title of the five-bedroom Southport home, along with his niece Tonia Taylor and her husband Justin Taylor.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The 1099-square-metre mansion boasts high-end finishes and fixtures throughout, including French oak floors, travertine tiling, textured wallpapers, and sky-high recessed ceilings.</p>
<p dir="ltr">According to <a href="https://www.kollosche.com.au/property/2-wildash-street-southport/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the listing</a>, each of the bedrooms are accompanied by generous ensuites, including two master suites, with other luxe features including a wine cellar and tasting room, adjoined by a cosy rumpus room and wet bar.</p>
<p dir="ltr">With an east-facing waterfront position and panoramic views of the water and city skyline, the property also boasts a 33.7-metre frontage on Main River, including a supersize pontoon that can moor an 80-foot cruiser, a dual jet ski dock, power and water, as well as a heated lap pool alongside the river.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The confirmation of the purchase comes amid reports that Jones intends to sell his country retreat in the Southern Highlands, as reported by <em><a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11001599/Radio-veteran-Alan-Jones-revealed-new-owner-12-25million-home-Gold-Coast.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Daily Mail</a></em>.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Jones’ home to the south of Sydney, which he calls “Charlieville”, was where he spent most of the pandemic.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The multimillionaire even installed a custom-built radio studio so that he could continue making his broadcasts following his departure from Sky News in 2021.</p>
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<p dir="ltr"><em>Images: Getty Images / Kollosche Real Estate</em></p>