Alan Jones finally sells his lavish New South Wales farmhouse for $12.8m after listing it for the second time – making a $10m profit on the deal
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Former 2GB radio presenter Alan Jones has sold his lavish Southern Highlands farm property in rural New South Wales for just over $12.8million.
The veteran presenter, 81, has sold the large estate to Sydney builder Blake Cottle, of FDC Construction, and his wife Justine.
Jones bought the farm in 2003 for $2.6 million and has spent the past two decades giving it a major makeover.
Former 2GB radio presenter Alan Jones, 81 (pictured), has sold his lavish Southern Highlands farm property for just over $12.8million
The veteran presenter has sold the large estate to Sydney builder Blake Cottle, of FDC Construction, and his wife Justine.
He first listed the farm on the market early last year at $17.5million and relisted it for $16million in October when he couldn’t find any. Buyer.
Fitzroy Falls Farm is particularly attractive to industry buyers as it features a large 25-bedroom homestead and state-of-the-art equestrian facilities.
Other features include a gatehouse, landscaped gardens, ornamental pond and tennis court.
Jones bought the farm in 2003 for $2.6 million and has spent the past two decades giving it a major makeover
Jones named the farm Elizabeth Farm and Charlieville, after her parents.
Last year, Jones called on Australians on welfare to step up and work as employers struggle to find staff to fill key roles.
The broadcaster spoke about the lack of staff during its nightly show on digital streaming service ADH TV.
“Wherever I turn, I’m faced with companies large and small throwing their arms up in the air and claiming they can’t find staff,” Jones said.
He claimed in the video that the labor shortage had become a “consequence” of the “necessary closure of our borders” during the Covid pandemic.
Jones lives in a luxury apartment in East Circular Quay, overlooking Sydney Harbour.
Fitzroy Falls Farm is particularly attractive to industry buyers as it features a large 25-bedroom homestead and state-of-the-art equestrian facilities.
