Food blogger Stephanie Conley-Buhre's incredible $50million profit in three years as she scoops massive payday on sale of Alcooringa mansion in Bellevue Hill READ MORE: I got the worst haircut of my life and they still tried to charge $300 By Lucy Manly For Daily Mail Australia Published: 22:04 EDT, 22 August 2024 | Updated: 22:05 EDT, 22 August 2024 e-mail 2 View comments A Sydney food and lifestyle blogger has reaped a $50million windfall and sold her mansion for about $80 million after buying it for $30million just three years ago Stephanie Conley-Buhre and her venture capitalist husband Oscar Buhre purchased the eastern suburbs trophy home in Bellevue Hill in 2021 before splashing around $20 million on renovations. The couple added an internal swimming pool, three kitchens, home gym, day spa and a rumpus room to the 10-bedroomed Alcooringa on exclusive Victoria Road. Among its other attractions are a ballroom, private chapel, ladies and gents powder rooms and sweeping staircase along with a lift to all levels.
There’s a home office , billiard room, internal gym and sauna, expansive wine cellar, caterer’s kitchen and secure garaging for three cars and additional parking for guests. The home also comes with a self-contained three-bedroom guest cottage with separate entry and garage. Stephanie Conley-Buhre and her venture capitalist husband Oscar Buhre purchased the eastern suburbs trophy home in Bellevue Hill in 2021 Alcooringa last sold for $28.
5 million in 2021, Three years later it has resold for about $80 million The Spanish mission property named Alcooringa sits on a 1,560 sqm block and has panoramic views across Sydney Harbour, the city skyline, Harbour Bridge, Opera House and across to Manly. Read More I tried Uber's little known world class snow experience - here's how you can too..
. for FREE In an interview with Home Beautiful magazine this year, the couple described how the house had been neglected for nearly 40 years when they bought it. At the time, the home included a ballroom, private chapel, a self-contained caretakers cottage and some of the best views from Bellevue Hill.
The renovation and restoration was inspired from a trip to Spain to source ideas and finishes. News of the deal broke after a caveat was placed on the title for the property on Thursday, revealing that an overseas-based expat, Hannah Chapman, had bought the renovated home. Settlement will reveal if Alcooringa tops the estimated $80 million sale last year of Elizabeth Bay’s Spanish Mission residence Boomerang by the family of billionaire Lindsay Fox, which ranks as Sydney’s fifth most expensive house sale.
The four-level 1930s mansion, designed by architect F. Glynn Gilling, was originally known as Biscaya. Stephanie and Conley-Buhre and her venture capitalist husband Oscar Buhre sold their trophy home for an estimated $80 million The high-end renovation was inspired by a trip to Spain The home has some of the best views in Bellevue Hill The entrepreneurial couple also profited on the sale of their previous home which was also in Bellevue Hill's Victoria Rd.
They bought it for $17.1m in 2018 and sold it three years later after a renovation and new garden for $30m. The pair are now known to be on the hunt for their next project, with buyer’s agent Simon Cohen’s help and a budget of $40 -$60 million.
Stephanie is the daughter of the late aviation pioneer and philanthropist John Conley. She is the author of At Home with The Hostess a cook book inspired by her international travels and home life, f illed with over 150 recipes and culinary ideas. Share or comment on this article: Food blogger Stephanie Conley-Buhre's incredible $50million profit in three years as she scoops massive payday on sale of Alcooringa mansion in Bellevue Hill e-mail Add comment.
