Before his death in March, Australia’s cricket legend was designing opulent new digs within St Kilda’s celebrity-studded St Moritz complex.Warnie was across every flash detail of the new pad, including having his favourite No. 23 embroidered on fittings, along with some special modifications to suit his lifestyle.With the complex nearing completion after a six-month delay, the property’s developer Tim Gurner was seeking final settlement from all prospective tenants.Only problem was the Warne estate wanted out. Gurner is known as man who can make things happen and Page 13 understands an arrangement was reached last week, with a buyer found and the property to now be on-sold.“Shane was an extraordinary man I cared a lot for and would have loved to have him in the building and his energy,” Gurner told Page 13 while holidaying in Florence, Italy.“We have been working with the family to assist wherever possible in the sale of his home.“As with all purchasers we won’t comment on who they are due to the number of high profile owners in the precinct.“We are planning a campaign very soon however had a number of buyers interested in Saint Moritz who had missed out so it sold very quickly.”Gurner might not be letting slip, but the rumour mill is in overdrive a Cotton On director has bought the apartment, with whispers they paid a cool million more on Warnie’s original price. Cha-ching!The $540 million complex, which has already opened to some owners, does not disappoint. Opulent is putting it mildly. Like really really mildly. Melbourne rich-listers will be sharing a book collection curated by the Queen’s librarian and a $1.5 million glass cube entry by interior designer to the stars David Hicks. They’ll also meet up in a gold class private cinema and drink from a 3000-bottle wine cellar overseen by former Vue De Monde sommelier Rocco Esposito.And don’t forget the wellness spaces, or sports bar with a poker table, golf simulator and a bar with a lever that opens a secret room for other er, activities.Media baron Antony Catalano forked out a reported $30 million for the penthouse, breaking Melbourne’s price record for the most expensive apartment sale.Think seven bedrooms, a seven-car private garage with direct lift access, four living rooms, an in-home sauna, gymnasium and two private pools.Warnie’s great mate Sam Newman was also linked to the project, but is believed to have dropped out last year.“We have started settlements on the first two building which have gone incredibly well and the final building starts in a few weeks,” Gurner said.“I always had huge ambitions for the level of luxury in Saint Moritz but the offering has even exceeded my expectations. I am thrilled with the final product.”
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