Characters Scott and Charlene (actors Jason Donovan and Kylie Minogue) on their wedding day episode in a scene from Neighbours in 1989, a global hit for Reg Grundy and his empire
A penthouse owned by Aussie TV pioneer Reg Grundy – the man behind hit shows such as Neighbours, Wheel of Fortune and Prisoner – has been listed for sale, six years after his death.
Located in the Brisbane riverfront suburb of Hamilton, the 593sq m penthouse was finally listed for sale on September 6 after a protracted court battle over Grundy’s $900 million fortune.
River Penthouse at 163/37 Harbour Road, Hamilton
A remembrance ceremony for Grundy and his late actor wife, Joy Chambers-Grundy, will be held on Sunday.
The September 15 date was chosen by trustees of the estate as it marks a year since Chambers-Grundy, who appeared on Neighbours, The Restless Years and The Young Doctors, died in Germany in 2023. She was 76.
Grundy died in Bermuda in 2016 aged 92.
The TV pioneer and producer put Aussie game shows and drama on the global stage, with hits such as Neighbours, Wheel of Fortune, Blankety Blanks, The Young Doctors, Prisoner and Sons and Daughters.
He was inducted into the Logies Hall of Fame in 1993.
Reg Grundy pictured with wife Joy Chambers.
Ray White Ascot agents Marianne White and Frances Roberts have been enlisted to sell the penthouse.
“I actually sold it to them off-the-plan in 2003 for a Brisbane record so it is quite sentimental to me,” Ms White said,
“They were just the loveliest people and there is nothing like it in Brisbane.”
Called River Penthouse, it is located in the iconic Infinity building, which was constructed by Multiplex.
It has uninterrupted 180-degree views of the river, city and mountain ranges.
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163/37 Harbour Road, Hamilton
Entry is via a private and secure foyer which opens out to the vast floorplan with 5m vaulted ceilings and floor-to-ceiling glass walls and doors.
163/37 Harbour Road, Hamilton
River views connect all covered alfresco decks and interior living zones, with the modern open-plan layout including a central lounge with a range of dining areas, and a sleek stone kitchen with a butler’s pantry and a custom designed food and drinks bar with bifold servery to the main terrace deck.
163/37 Harbour Road, Hamilton
There is also a two-way office and multi-purpose river lounge/media room.
Twin ceiling height glass atriums provide a statement entry feature to the master suite, which boasts a gym/study, marble ensuite bathroom, double walk-in robes and dressing room.
163/37 Harbour Road, Hamilton
Three further bedrooms can be found in the bedroom wing, with one enjoying a walk-in robe, ensuite and garden balcony.
There is also a plunge pool and sun deck with river and city views, CCTV and secure 4-car accommodation.
163/37 Harbour Road, Hamilton
Shared amenities include the foyer reception with a water feature and conference room, infinity edge pool and garden terrace.
“Having previously never reached the property market as built product, Penthouse Infinity is the best kept secret in Brisbane residential circles,” the listing says.
Grundy was known for his golden rule of not dating anyone he worked with, but all that changed when he met Joy, who was late for her audition for his TV show, I’ve Got A Secret.
John Burgess and Adriana Xenides were hosts of the hit game show Wheel of Fortune. Supplied.
News Corp previously reported that the couple renewed their vows five times during their 45 years together, with Bishop Stephen Oliver, who presided over each one, flying in from London for the private memorial at The State Library of NSW.
Grundy was previously married to Patricia Lola C Powell.
In 2017, his only child, Kim Grundy, who changed her name to Viola La Valette, took legal action to dispute her father’s will as most of the estate was left to Chambers-Grundy.
Pictured leaving Supreme Court (Hospital Road Court) is Viola La Vallette the estranged daughter of Reg Grundy. Picture: Richard Dobson
La Valette and Chambers-Grundy reached a confidential settlement in 2020 following several court hearings, News Corp reported.
Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan starred as Scott and Charlene on hit show Neighbours, with their wedding day episode a fan favourite. Supplied.
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