Dark secret behind the luxury exterior of The Burnham Castle riverside mansion now up for sale for $18million Waterfront estate has a hefty price tag Respected surgeon and his wife lived in the house READ MORE: Top chef splurges millions on wealthy property By Pranav Harish For Daily Mail Australia Published: 08:04 BST, 7 August 2024 | Updated: 08:29 BST, 7 August 2024 e-mail View comments One of Australia's most expensive houses up for sale with a price tag of $18million was once the scene of a grisly crime . The Burnham Castle at 24 Dick Street, Henley, on Sydney 's lower north shore, is now on the market with a price guide of $18million. The waterfront mansion sits on a 2,346 square metre block of land overlooking the shores of the Parramatta River.
Built in 1877 by respected German born engineer Carl Schulze, the sprawling property features six bedrooms and four bathrooms. The luxury home is also decked out with a full-size tennis court, a pool and enough outdoor space to house 10 cars. 'This prestigious estate presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the discerning buyer to secure a slice of paradise,' the real estate listing states.
'Flaunting a prestigious address, this incomparable residence is just 7km from the Sydney CBD, conveniently placed within moments of city ferries and bus transport.' What is not mentioned is that the mansion was once home to a wealthy doctor whose wife was brutally murdered before her body was found in one of the house's bedrooms. The Burnham Castle (pictured), 24 Dick Street at Henley on Sydney 's lower north shore, is now on the market with a price guide of $18million - but was once the scene of a violent crime Read More Buddy and Jesinta Franklin put Gold Coast mansion on the market with plans to move to country Shahnaz Qidwai was bludgeoned to death by tradie Tony Halloun on June 15, 2012.
Ms Qidwai and Dr Khalid Qidwai, who lived in the property, had hired Halloun to concrete their driveway. Halloun, who was once a patient of Dr Qidwai, instead began to search the property in an attempt to steal cash to pay off a $97,000 debt. Ms Qidwai stayed home that day after she fell ill and unknowingly caught Halloun, who tried to steal $4,000 in cash and some prized jewels.
Halloun lashed out at Ms Qidwai before killing the mother-of-two. The body of Ms Qidwai was found in one of the bedrooms of the estate by her daughter Maha. Halloun was sentenced to 24 years behind bars with a non-parole period 17 years in December 2014.
Tony Halloun (pictured) was sentenced to 24 years behind bars with a non-parole period of 17 years in December 2014 over the murder of Shahnaz Qidwai Ray White sales executive Thomas Popple said it is difficult to determine the exact amount the property is worth. 'What we have also been saying to the buyers is there is no direct comparable sale in Henley, it is a very hard one to price,' Mr Popple told realestate.com.
au . 'With this type of property it's about finding the right buyers that appreciate it for the love of the character.' Mr Popple said the ostentatious property offers buyers a rare opportunity to own a home that features heritage designs.
'What makes it so rare is the land size, it's one of the largest land holdings in Henley,' he said. Daily Mail Australia contacted Mr Popple for further comment. Sydney Cost of Living Crisis Housing Market Share or comment on this article: Dark secret behind the luxury exterior of The Burnham Castle riverside mansion now up for sale for $18million e-mail Add comment.
