Jasmine Stefanovic’s stunning six-bedroom family home in Brisbane with home theatre, pool and wine cellar is purchased by a posh private school for $4.1 million
The childhood home of Jasmine Stefanovic has been snapped up by an exclusive private school for a cool $4.1 million.
The gorgeous six-bedroom 19th century mansion, located in the prestigious Ascot neighbourhood of Brisbane, was purchased by St. Margaret’s Anglican School as soon as it went on the market.
Jasmine, who is married to Today show host Karl Stefanovic, first lived on the magnificent 771m2 block as a teenager when her parents, Bob and Cheryl Yarbrough, bought the home for $485,000 in 1997.
Gone! The childhood home of Jasmine Stefanovic has been bought by an exclusive private school for a cool $4.1 million
St. Margaret’s Anglican School, also known as ‘Maggie’, is part of the Society of the Sacred Advent Schools, a religious order founded in Brisbane in 1892.
The Society operate nearby St. Margaret’s and own all of the property in one street in Ascot.
Located on high-ground only 6.6kms from Brisbane’s CBD, Jasmine’s family home is a superb model of Colonial Queensland style.
Surrounded by a charming white picket fence, the atmosphere of old-world elegance is topped by a classic wrap-around verandah and an ornate leadlight front door.
Stunning: Surrounded by a charming white picket fence, the atmosphere of old-world elegance is topped by a classic wrap-around verandah and an ornate leadlight front door
Inside, the high ceilings are made of pressed metal, there are wood floors and French doors throughout and the oversized rooms are elegant and sophisticated.
The modern kitchen has a butler’s pantry, eat-in facilities and granite bench tops.
There are four lovely bathrooms, two of which boast ball and claw foot bathtubs.
There is also a pool and deck offering amazing city views
The master bedroom features a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite.
Living areas are split across the two-levels. Downstairs there is a home theatre, a kitchenette, office, wine cellar and bar.
There is also a pool and deck offering amazing city views.
Meanwhile, Karl recently told friends he regrets putting the Queensland mansion he owns with Jasmine on the market.
Regrets: Jasmine’s husband Karl Stefanovic recently told friends he regrets putting the Queensland mansion he owns with Jasmine on the market
The 47-year-old Channel Nine star said he was relieved it failed to sell at auction.
The five-bedroom, five-bathroom home in Sunshine Beach, Noosa, went under the hammer in March, but there were no takers willing to meet the $7.5million reserve.
Karl and Jasmine, who are based in Sydney, will now use the property as a weekender.
‘It’ couple: Karl and Jasmine on the red carpet in Sydney in 2017 for the GQ Men of the Year Awards