House That! Tennis court mansion in City Beach is a property ace

With almost 1500sqm of living space, even the poolside guest-house at a mansion recently listed in City Beach is bigger than the average-sized home.

Dubbed a “grand tennis court estate” — partly for its full-sized court — the property is an insight into how the other half live.

Or at the very least, it is an insight into how John Young — founder of agricultural business Great Southern — and his wife Sheila have lived for a couple of decades.

Camera Icon The City Beach mansion has an indoor pool that looks like it is set in a resort. Credit: supplied

The mansion is set across two titles, with a total of 2400sqm of land, with 1200 sqm of living space in the main residence and 250sqm in the guest house. That is equivalent to the size of about seven average-sized Perth homes.

There are no prizes for guessing the empty-nesters are planning to downsize.

The home is set up for entertaining with a spacious piano lobby, where a musician can welcome guests.

Camera Icon Sauna at the City Beach home. Credit: supplied

There is also a 2000-bottle wine cellar, a spa, sauna and gym as well as an indoor pool that looks like a resort facility.

The main house has four king-size bedrooms, all with ensuite bathrooms, and most with private ocean-view terraces. The estate has a further three bathrooms as well as three kitchens.

Camera Icon 2000 bottles of wine? Yes please. The cellar at the City Beach mansion has plenty of space Credit: supplied

There are six living areas in total — including a home theatre with its own bar — along with three studies and lock-up parking for eight cars in two separate garages.

It was designed by architect George Milankov, built by Di Bucci Homes and is being sold via agent Scott Swingler for a price in the $10 million to $15m range.

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