In 2022, Richard sold Mosman’s suburb record sale for $33m, $11m higher than the past record sale for a single residence. Richard believes, the first step in selecting your agent should start with reviewing their past performance. Richard is Mosman’s only lead agent in 2022 to have achieved100% vendor reviews, all with 5 stars, the highest possible rating. In 2021 Richard was awarded Mosman’s Agent of the Year by RateMyAgent. This award is particularly important as it is judged by the vendors who rated their agent’s performance for the sale of their property. In 2017, 2019 and 2020 calendar years, Richard was also Mosman’s number one agent for highest total dollar sales, as awarded by RateMyAgent.
In Richard’s 20-year career he has sold around $2.5bn in local property and prides himself in delivering the ultimate outcome for every vendor. He founded Simeon Partners in January 2014, having built a hard-earned reputation based upon selling hundreds of millions of dollars of luxury property each year. His unique, innovative, and emotive selling strategies have directly led to Simeon Partners delivering premium results across 33 suburbs Sydney wide, with around 40% of these buyers coming from out of area or international.
Richard says, "We have built a strong international agency, managed locally, and our success lies with achieving the optimum results for all of our vendors." Richard recalls that his 20 years in the marketing and advertising industry defined him, particularly the thousands of hours spent studying consumer behaviour and how to influence purchasers’ decision-making processes. In the 12 years prior to launching Simeon Partners, Richard was a director of a major real estate franchise, where he was consistently number one or two in sales within the national network. The world has moved on in the real estate sector, after 30 years of building businesses. In 2014 it was time to start his own and now, year on year Simeon Partners is proudly the largest independent agency on the Lower North Shore. In fact, at the end of 2019, Simeon Partners broke through the $1bn in sales barrier.
Simeon Partners is committed to lead the market and not to follow. As well as implementing the most effective sales and negotiation strategies they constantly adapt and refine its marketing and database by introducing more buyers for every property it sells by utilising the most sophisticated digital media platforms. At Simeon Partners our award-winning team remains in place and determined to offer every vendor a ‘World of Difference’. For transparency, we publish a vendor testimonial for every property we sell on vendorfeedback.com.au As Richard says, "In real estate a vendor does not get what they deserve, they get what their agent negotiates."
Richard can now laugh. Having four children, two years old and under, including triplets, was certainly the most challenging time in his life. Fortunately, all children are in university now. Richard believes raising his family in Mosman has given him the experience to sell Mosman property as the ultimate family lifestyle destination. The local schools, sporting facilities, amenities, restaurants, and cafés are unbeatable. Add to that, the appeal of the location with its proximity to the CBD, excellent transport, beaches and parks and it is little wonder that, like Richard most residents of Mosman believe they are the luckiest in the world.
‘Ardagh’ circa 1905, this majestic federation manor is a renowned landmark and Mosman’s largest tennis court estate of its kind. Featuring the elegance and opulence of yesteryear with soaring 3.6m ceilings and ornate features, this exquisite offering is superbly balanced by sophisticated updates for the modern-day family. With spectacular views across Sydney Harbour and set on an amazing 2,770 sqm with park-like gardens and a 40m dual street frontage, this unique estate is perfect for family living on a grand scale.
The impressive 3 level floorplan of over 1,000 sqm internal includes self-contained accommodation and there is a separate two-storey coach house. Enjoy the ultimate lifestyle with resort style heated swimming pool, spa and over-sized north/south tennis court.
Tightly held for over 50 years, this is a once in a generation opportunity to own one of Mosman’s largest and most iconic estates, located mere moments from picturesque harbour beaches, Taronga Zoo, Mosman Village shops and a selection of schools.
‘Ardagh’ – circa1905 2,770 sqm land size, 40m frontage, dual street access
Main residence, over 1,000 sqm internal, 20 plus rooms over three stunning levels
Multiple formal living rooms including a 100 sqm formal lounge room with wrap-around verandah and city views
Grand formal dining room with original fireplace and sitting area
Postcard harbour views showcasing the CBD skyline, Opera House, Harbour Bridge to the Blue Mountains
Seven spacious casual living/dining areas ideal for family life and children of all ages
Over-sized kitchen with Chefs Pantry and casual dining
Upper level, over 90 sqm master bedroom suite with lounge area, parent’s retreat, balcony and 270 degree breathtaking views
Lower level, two bedroom self-contained accommodation with large lounge/dining, kitchen and glass conservatory
Two storey coach house equipped with a kitchenette, lounge, bedroom, bathroom and city views
Over-sized north/south tennis court and heated resort-style pool and spa, spacious patio and sundecks
Adorned with ornate 3.6m ceilings, six decorative fireplaces, feature lead light windows and original window seats
Two separate double lock-up garages – one accessed from Prince Albert Street, the other off Ruby Street
Walk to the café culture and boutique shopping on Military Road, close to schools, buses and ferry
Only five owners in a rich 115 year history, truly one of the North Shore's finest family estates