Heir to billionaire mining fortune spends $12m on Brisbane mansion with secret room and ‘bat tunnel’
Tyson Flannery, of the billionaire Flannery mining family, has splashed out $12million on a six-storey mansion in Ascot, northeast Brisbane.
The six-bedroom, six-bathroom home has 1,409 square meters of space and includes two swimming pools, a full-size gym, and a cinema.
Located 7 km from the CBD, the mansion sits on top of a hill and offers panoramic views of the Brisbane skyline.
Tyson Flannery, of the billionaire Flannery mining family, has splashed out $12million on a six-storey mansion in Ascot, northeast Brisbane. The six-bedroom, six-bathroom home has 1,409 sq m of space and includes two swimming pools, a full-size gym and a cinema
Flannery bought the property in September after just three weeks on the market, reports realestate.com.au.
The architect-designed house has off-the-wall features such as a 50m ‘bat tunnel’, a 12-space car park and a hidden room dubbed ‘the bear cave’.
Guests enter this entertainment complex, located behind a concealed wall, by pressing a button inside a bust of William Shakespeare.
Inside, there’s a commercial-size bar, pool table, and soundproof recording studio.
Flannery (pictured) bought the property in September after just three weeks on the market, reports realestate.com.au
Other highlights include 98% recycled full-body glass tiles imported from Spain, a wine cellar and several terraces.
The Gaggenau kitchen is equipped with Liebherr and Miele appliances and an integrated gas hob.
Each of the bedrooms have walk-in closets, and the luxurious master has balcony access, two bathrooms and a viewing panel.
The architect-designed house has off-the-wall features such as a 50m ‘bat tunnel’, a 12-space car park and a hidden room dubbed ‘the bear cave’.
The house’s so-called ‘bat tunnel’ is seen here
There are also three shower rooms and an independent apartment with two bedrooms, a terrace and a living room.
Tyson Flannery is the son of Rich Lister Brian Flannery and his wife Peggy.
A director of KTQ Group, his business interests include real estate and hospitality.
The full-size gym is seen here
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