Mike Cannon-Brookes’ $15million move after high-profile split from wife and huge splurge on a private jet
Billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes has reportedly bought a $15million penthouse as part of a spending spree which includes his new private jet and F1 team sponsorship.
Billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes has reportedly bought a $15million penthouse as part of a spending spree which includes his new private jet and F1 team sponsorship.
It is believed the newly-single business tycoon bought the warehouse-style apartment in Darlinghurst, Sydney, earlier in March.
The ultra luxe trophy penthouse sits on the top level of plush Angus House development, a short walk from Hyde Park in the CBD.
It is believed a buyers agent claimed the home at auction on the 45-year-old Atlassian co-founders behalf.
The recently-renovated, five-bedroom pad is spread over a lavish 585sqm footprint.
It boasts a custom cocktail bar, gym, outdoor shower, and sauna to complement the opulent master suite.
A billiard room separates the indoor and outdoor with an outdoor dining space and barbecue offering a summer-time alternative to the 7.1m by 4.8m kitchen.
The enormous 6.2m by 7.2m entertainment room was billed as a home theatre in the listing.
A five-bedroom, Darlinghurst penthouse went under the hammer for $15million
Rumours are circulating the buyers agent who snapped up the home was acting on behalf of Mike Cannon-Brookes
The building began its life as a tyre warehouse, before becoming Moran Health Cares head office.
James Packer and developer Theo Onisforou converted the building into 18 apartments in the late 1990s.
Vendors Dr Jonathan Seef and his wife, Rachelles, renovation of the penthouse won the Master Builders Association of Best Renovation in 2023.
Sothesbys auction house has not confirmed the rumours, reported by realestate.com.au.
Mike Cannon-Brookes, worth an estimated $22billion, separated from his wife Annie midway through 2023, and bought himself an aqua $80million Bombardier 7500 jet earlier this month.
He cited his personal safety and ability to be a good father while defending the purchase, after enraged Australians accused him of selling out his green credentials.
Many were quick to label him a climate hypocrite.
The Atlassian co-founder made his presence known during his trip to the freshly-renamed Atlassian Williams Racing team suite at the Melbourne Grand Prix
Mike Cannon-Brookes separated from his wife Annie midway through 2023
He was then spotted in the Atlassian Williams Racing team suite at the Melbourne Grand Prix.
Atlassian joined the struggling British racing team as a major partner earlier in March.
He also defended the partnership in a cryptic LinkedIn post.
Striking the balance between pragmatism and ambition is hard, he wrote.
And we know climate isnt a zero-sum game.
F1 can set a global example for sustainability in sports—and I believe it will.