The late TV presenter Brian Henderson was best known for broadcasting Channel Nine News for 46 years.
The one-time home of the late newsreader Brian Henderson, and his wife Mardi, have come to market in leafy Middle Cove.
Back in 2021, the pioneering presenter’s widow sold the landmark five-bedroom property for $11.5m to Microsoft Australia and New Zealand president Jane Livesey and her husband, former PwC partner Neil Livesey.
Now the renovated five-bedroom contemporary mansion is listed by Michael Coombs and Peter Kakos of Atlas Lower North Shore with a price guide of $14.5m to $15.95m set for its upcoming auction.
The Hendersons bought the 1797sq m property with views over the valley to Fig Tree Cove in 1994 for $850,000.
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“Hendo” passed away in 2021.
The Liveseys have sympathetically renovated the modern home to meet 21st century expectations.
They then commissioned renowned architect Mike Macauley to build their dream home amongst the trees.
Popularly known as “Hendo” the newsman lit up the living rooms of Sydneysiders for four decades until his retirement in 2002. He died in 2021.
Surrounded by iconic designer homes, 13 Quarterdeck has featured as a stop on The Middle Cove Walk, a tour organized by the Australian Architecture Association.
From their conservation, the Liveseys have sympathetically renovated the modern home to 21st century expectations with bespoke designer additions throughout.
“It’s a unique design and the renovation is exciting. The owners have managed to create a very luxurious lifestyle; the quality of the design and the beautiful setting have attracted many interested buyers,” said Kakos.
The Hendersons had bought the 1797sq m property for $850,000 in 1994 and commissioned a stunning residence.
The home is built with floor-to-ceiling steel windows to capture nature at all times.
The unique brick and concrete home has separate living and dining wings with multiple outdoor spaces for entertaining and two large reflection pools that add to the peaceful forest setting.
“That beautiful water feature at the entrance is beautiful. You know you’re in a very special place as soon as you walk in.”
Featuring floor-to-ceiling steel windows to capture nature at all times, there is a family-friendly living room with fireplace and dining area on the first floor.
This everyday space includes a gas kitchen, featuring Calacatta Viola marble bench tops, a pantry, bench seating, a Pitt gas stovetop, Gaggenau ovens and a Liebherr refrigerator. The dining room has a separate wine and coffee station.
The entire property spills over into a limestone surround with an integrated pizza oven and barbecue, as well as a renovated spa and plunge pool.
A view of the area.
The everyday area includes a gas kitchen, with Calacatta Viola marble bench tops.
Downstairs, a show-stopping game room features a centerpiece marble bar, built-in entertainment systems, a 1500-bottle temperature-controlled wine cellar, and additional wrap-around space and a potential workout area.
Each of the bedrooms has built-in or walk-in wardrobes, and New Zealand wool carpets, while the main master bedroom has its own deck, Poliform wardrobes and an ensuite with a pressed concrete bath.
Other features include engineered oak flooring, underfloor heating and copper hardware in each bathroom, two powder rooms, air conditioning, double garage with internal access, landscaping, and DA approval for a new 25m pool.
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