Claudia Byatt
Real Estate

Billy Joel lists New York estate for $73 million

Legendary rocker Billy Joel is saying goodbye to The Big Apple as he prepares to sell his jaw-dropping estate.

The New York native’s property on the affluent Oyster Bay Harbour has a price guide of a staggering US$49 million (AU$73.4 million).

According to the Wall Street Journal, the 26-acre estate comprises the original 14-acre property Joel bought for $22.5 million in 2002 and the adjoining area he’s purchased over the years.

The property covers more than 600m of frontage on Centre Island, with the focal point of the estate being the 1,858 sqm main house with breathtaking water views.

The home includes five bedrooms, six bathrooms, two half-baths, a playroom, a spa and hair salon, a bowling alley, and a wine centre.

There is also an indoor pool, which the Piano Man singer has covered up to use as a music room as it offers fantastic acoustics, according to listing agent Bonnie Williamson, of Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty.

Parts of the main house are under renovation and are expected to be finished over the next several months.

The magnificent estate also has a three-bedroom beach house, a three-bedroom guest apartment, and a four-bedroom gatehouse.

Other amenities include a floating dock and boat ramp, two outdoor pools, and a helicopter pad.

Image credit: Getty / Realestate.com.au

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Billy Joel, New York estate, Oyster Bay Harbour, Real estate