Eileen Bond’s Double Bay Penthouse Listed for $17 Million

The long-held Double Bay penthouse of late social figure Eileen Bond has been placed on the market with a $17 million auction guide.



Double Bay Auction Scheduled For 19 March

The residence at 3/9 Gladswood Gardens is scheduled to go to auction on Thursday 19 March at 6:00 p.m., with the auction to be held at the Ray White Double Bay office.

The dual-level apartment occupies the top two storeys of a boutique block of three. It comprises four bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms and parking for two vehicles. The property spans 492 square metres of combined internal and external space.

Inspections are scheduled across late February and March in the lead-up to the auction.

Double Bay penthouse
Photo Credit: Ray White Double Bay

Purchased In 1986

Bond and her former husband, Alan Bond, purchased the property in 1986 for about $1.2 million. The couple divorced in 1992 after 37 years of marriage.

Bond retained ownership of the upstairs apartment and used it as her Sydney base for around three months each year while primarily residing in Perth. She died in July last year at the age of 87. The property is now being sold by her children.

Ray White Double Bay
Photo Credit: Ray White Double Bay

Layout And Harbourside Position

The split-level floorplan includes expansive living and dining areas, a breakfast-bar kitchen and an enclosed entertaining space with harbour views. The apartment also features a private entrance foyer with both stair and lift access between levels.

The building is located near Murray Rose Pool, also known as Redleaf Pool, and is within walking distance of Double Bay village shops, cafés and restaurants.



The sales campaign is being managed by Ray White Double Bay agents Elliott Placks and Thomas Popple.

Published 23-Feb-2026

Real Housewives Star Plans Extensive Upgrade in Double Bay

A $23.9 million redevelopment has been proposed for Krissy Marsh’s Double Bay residence, with plans lodged to transform the historic six-bedroom property into a multi-level home featuring wellness and entertainment facilities.



Large-Scale Proposal for Marsh Residence

A major renovation is underway for a luxury property in Double Bay owned by Real Housewives of Sydney cast member Krissy Marsh and her husband Johnny Marsh. Documents lodged with Woollahra Council reveal plans for a $23.9-million redevelopment aimed at aligning the property with the couple’s current needs and lifestyle requirements.

Double Bay home
Photo Credit: Home Beautiful/Instagram

The Marshes purchased the property in 2022 for approximately $30 million. Located in one of Sydney’s most high-profile suburbs, the house is set to undergo significant changes, with the scale of proposed works placing it among the largest developments ever undertaken in the Woollahra Council area.

Planned Features and Scope

The application outlines the addition of a wellness retreat including a sauna, ice bathroom, treatment rooms, and a gymnasium. Further inclusions are a cinema room, outdoor bars, a swimming pool, a cabana, a cellar, a herb garden, a commercial kitchen, and a new basement level with extra parking. New bedrooms are also planned as part of the redevelopment.

The build will reportedly require around 2,000 cubic metres of excavation, roughly equivalent to the volume of an Olympic swimming pool.

Double Bay home renovation
Photo Credit: Home Beautiful/Instagram

Community Reaction

While the owners intend the property to be their long-term residence, the scale of the redevelopment has drawn criticism. The Double Bay Residents Association has formally objected, describing the project as a “gross overdevelopment.” Planning documents argue the impact on neighbouring properties would be minimal.

Council Assessment Underway



Woollahra Council is assessing the proposal as part of its standard development application process. The project’s timeline and final approval remain subject to council review.

Published 15-Apr-2025