Mia Freedman, founder of the Mamamia women’s network, and her husband Jason Lavigne are set to demolish their $12 million Point Piper home. The couple has recently submitted plans for a new dwelling on the site, designed by Roth Architecture Workshop.
The existing property, a non-waterfront house built in 1910, was purchased by Freedman and Lavigne in 2020 for $12.75 million. Located on Wunulla Road near the Royal Motor Yacht Club, the 743-square-meter property currently features five bedrooms and four bathrooms.
According to the lodged plans, the estimated building cost for the new residence is $3.9 million. This development marks a new chapter for the entrepreneurial couple in the prestigious Sydney suburb.
The move to Point Piper came after a legal dispute concerning their previous residence, the Fintry estate in Bellevue Hill. Freedman and Lavigne had occupied the 1930s hillside house under a put-and-call purchasing option. However, attempts to purchase the property in 2019 were thwarted when the landlord withdrew the contract following a disagreement over a $251,000 roof repair bill.
The fallout from the Bellevue Hill dispute continues, with ongoing legal proceedings in the Supreme Court. The couple is currently pursuing action against their former solicitor, with the next court mention scheduled for mid-July.
This property development in Point Piper represents a fresh start for Freedman and Lavigne, as they look to create a bespoke home in one of Sydney’s most coveted neighbourhoods.
Published 27-June-2024