Inside the Transformation of a Historic Mosman Site

A new three-storey mansion in the harbourside suburb of Mosman has set a striking new benchmark for local luxury, arriving on the market with a $28 million price tag that highlights the area’s evolving character.



The property journey began decades ago when Kathleen Laurence bequeathed her original 1940s home to the University of Sydney, with the condition that her sister, Angela, could reside there for the remainder of her life. After that period concluded, the university held the land for half a century before selling it for $5 million in 2022. 

Following that sale, the site underwent a complete change under the direction of Tony Antonios of ORO, who transformed the block into a modern residence that stands in stark contrast to the modest home that previously occupied the space.

Luxury Living on the Harbour

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The new build occupies more than 1,030 square metres of land that directly borders the quiet surroundings of the Sirius Cove Reserve. The layout is designed to focus on high-end leisure and daily comfort, featuring a dedicated wellness wing equipped with a gym, a sauna, a steam room, and both hot and cold plunge pools. 

For entertainment, the home includes two separate cinema spaces, one positioned inside and the other designed for high-performance outdoor viewing. The exterior grounds further feature an illuminated infinity pool and a lounge area built around a firepit.

Attention to Detail

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Inside, the home prioritises both convenience and scale, with a lift providing access to every floor. The kitchen serves as a primary feature of the interior, defined by a single piece of curved marble for the island bench, complemented by a concealed commercial-grade cooler room and a large butler’s pantry. 

Each of the five bedrooms includes its own private ensuite, while the primary bedroom offers a large dressing room fitted with an illuminated cabinet for jewellery. The secondary spaces include a formal library, a sitting room, a wine cellar, and a spacious garage with a turntable to assist with vehicle movement.



Market Interest

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Local interest in the property has been steady, with people who have toured the home noting the high standard of construction. Michael Coombs of Atlas, who is managing the sale, stated that the level of detail provided by the builders is unlike anything he has encountered during his 25 years working as an agent. 

He observed that visitors often arrive expecting a standard high-quality build, but typically leave feeling that the property is one of the most impressive they have ever seen. The house has already become a frequent topic of conversation among residents in the surrounding suburbs.

Published Date 26-June-2026

Sirius Cove Showpiece to Test Mosman’s Prestige Market This Weekend

A Sirius Cove home designed by architect Susan Rothwell, which last changed hands for $13 million two years ago, will go under the hammer on-site this Saturday in what’s shaping up as a key gauge of confidence in the Mosman prestige market.



The five-bedroom property at 15A Clanalpine Street carries a guide of $14.5 million to $15.95 million through Anna Chen of BresicWhitney.

On-site auctions are something of a rarity for properties at this price point. Deals of this scale are typically hashed out behind closed doors rather than fought over in front of a crowd, which makes Saturday’s auction worth watching closely.

The sale comes hot on the heels of Sydney’s biggest auction result so far this year, with a six-bedroom harbourside home at 41 Vaucluse Road fetching $23.22 million under the hammer last weekend.

Vendor Paul Biller, of Biller Property, had originally floated a $22 million price tag for the Clanalpine Street home before settling on the auction format. He said the move was about manufacturing urgency around a firm deadline, rather than leaving the sale to drag on indefinitely.

It appears to be working. Four parties registered to bid and three went on to compete for the keys – a notable contrast to other homes on the same street that have languished on the market for months without finding a buyer.

Chen said interest in the home has been strong, particularly from buyers who are prioritising a family home over spreading their money across an investment portfolio. She pointed to the federal budget and broader economic conditions as a factor reshaping how wealthy buyers are thinking about where to park their capital.

According to Chen, high-net-worth buyers who once diversified their holdings widely are now leaning towards consolidating their wealth, with many already shifting capital back into their primary residence or planning to do so. She believes this trend will keep supporting demand for high-quality family homes as the market continues to adjust.

Council and sales records show the tri-level home was built in 2016 and purchased in February 2024 by Yahan Wang, a technology executive whose background is in AI-driven consumer products.

Constructed from sandstone, concrete and double brick, the property offers several distinct living zones and resort-style outdoor areas, all set behind tall hedges that shield it from the street. Despite its understated street presence, the home was designed to open up to sweeping views over Sirius Cove, with a pool and landscaped gardens completing the package.



Saturday’s result will offer fresh insight into how far buyers in Sydney’s prestige market are willing to stretch at a time when economic conditions are prompting many wealthy purchasers to rethink where they put their money.

Published 18-June-2026