Chinese pop rock star Tian Zhen is known as China’s Tina Turner.
Celebrated singer Tian Zhen — known as China’s Tina Turner — is parting ways with her Sydney base, relisting her Point Piper penthouse with a revised price guide of $14m.
In February, the three-bedroom home in the historic Kilmore Estate appeared on the market with $18m expectations.
The internationally-acclaimed soft rock artist, who has sold millions of records throughout her 40-year career, purchased her two-storey 400sq m apartment in 2017 from retired barrister John Gleeson QC and his wife Denise for $11.65 million.
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The beautiful apartment offers 400sqm of internal space and magical views.
A loggia-style covered terrace with marble floors is big enough for all weather dining.
The sales agent, Steven Zoellner of Laing + Simmons Double Bay, who has the listing in conjunction with Michael Pallier of Sotheby’s, says: “This property represents very good value for a 400sqm penthouse with extraordinary views of Sydney Harbour.”
Hers is the largest within the one-time single-residence mansion on Wentworth St. Kilmore Estate was built in 1913 for Sir Alexander MacCormick, one of Australia’s pre-eminent surgeons, then became an RAAF base and a convent.
Businessman Rodney Adler and his wife Lyndi bought the estate in 1999 for $12m, then sold it three years later for $13m.
The period property on a sprawling 6400sq m landholding was later converted into 11 residences.
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The kitchen features modern appliances, a large central island bench and marble surfaces.
The dining room is well suited to its rock star owner.
Tian’s enviable north-facing dwelling, which overlooks Sydney Harbour, features 3.6m-high ceilings, ornate heritage architecture and contemporary updates.
A grand entry vestibule illuminated by a unique Baccarat chandelier leads the way through to an open plan family room or reception area.
More formal spaces have big beautiful bay windows framing the enviable water backdrop.
In the contemporary kitchen there are modern appliances, a large central island bench and marble surfaces.
For outdoor entertaining a loggia style covered terrace with marble floors is big enough for all weather dining.
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The main whole-floor suite is its own retreat removed from the rest of the floor plan.
This also offers breathtaking harbour views.
While there are two bedrooms with ensuites and walk-in wardrobes on the entry level, the main whole-floor suite is its own retreat removed from the rest of the floor plan.
In addition to a vast bedroom zone, sitting area, and two walk-through wardrobes, there are also two deluxe ensuites.
The apartment is equipped with modern must haves including ducted air-conditioning, high-end security, storage, CBus home automation and a four-car garage with mezzanine storage.
Residents of the exclusive Kilmory Estate have access to a suite of amenities such as a heated indoor pool, a gym and beautifully landscaped private gardens.
The private complex is close to Double Bay’s hoping and dining, Cranbrook and Scots colleges with picturesque beaches like Lady Martins and Bellamy Beach nearby.
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