Lisa Wilkinson and Peter FitzSimons sell $23 million estate in Sydney

Former Today host Lisa Wilkinson and her husband, former Wallabies rugby union player Peter FitzSimons, have found a buyer for their sprawling mansion in Sydney's Cremorne.

The couple put their family home of 27 years on the market in August, listing the historic property with an asking price of $23 million.

It was initially put to auction in September with listing agents Brad Pillinger of Pillinger and Monika Tu of Black Diamondz.

However, the property was passed in after a vendor bid of $24.5 million.

Cotality records reveal that the lower North Shore property was sold via private treaty on October 28 for an undisclosed price.

It has, without doubt, delivered a massive windfall for the couple, who bought the landmark estate, Ingleneuk, in 1998 for $2.95 million after selling their marital home in Mosman for $1.66 million.

Ingleneuk is one of the most extensive landholdings on Sydney's North Shore, spanning 3214 square metres and boasting panoramic views of the city skyline and Sydney Harbour.

The couple is downsizing after raising their three children, Billi, Jake and Louis, in the five-bedroom, four-bathroom Federation-era home.

Built in 1903, the house was designed by renowned architect Henry Wilshire for Sydney merchant Charles Crossman.

It is only the third time the property has been offered to market in its 122-year history.

The couple hosted many large-scale events during their almost 30 years living at the property.

Guest lists reportedly included Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, film star Hugh Jackman and British celebrity cook Nigella Lawson.

The grounds include Will Dangar-designed gardens, a flood-lit lawn tennis court, a heated in-ground swimming pool, a spa and a poolside cabana with a wet bar.

The house spans two levels, with soaring high ceilings, a grand entryway, intricate leadlighting, original polished hardwood floors and classic fretwork.

Under their ownership. Wilkinson and FitzSimons undertook an award-winning renovation by heritage architect Clive Lucas.

The pair added two adjoining lots to the landholding, which were previously subdivided, to achieve dual street frontage.

The property included DA approval for a triple car garage designed by Mr Lucas, with interconnected studio accommodation and a new garden room.

Inside features an expansive parents' retreat with a sunroom, dressing rooms, a luxury ensuite and a private balcony.

The stately residence has multiple living areas, including a formal lounge and dining rooms with twin fireplaces.

At the heart of the home is an elegant entertainer's kitchen with marble details and a walk-in pantry.

A breakfast room attached to the kitchen features wrap-around windows and fills with natural light.

One of the home's stand-out features is the wide verandah, with ornate timberwork and expansive harbour views.

Other property features include a former coach house reimagined as a home theatre, gym and teenage retreat.

The sale of the home follows a tumultuous couple of years for former Today show host Wilkinson.

In February, Channel Ten agreed to pay her $1.15 million to help cover legal costs incurred defending Bruce Lehrmann's unsuccessful defamation suit.

She joined Ten in 2018 after a pay dispute at Channel Nine, when she discovered that her Today co-host, Karl Stefanovic, was earning significantly more than she was.

Wilinson signed a new deal with Ten in 2021 but stepped down as host of The Project one year later after facing "relentless, targeted" media coverage on the back of a controversial Logies speech.