Ray Martin Sells Waverton Home for $8 Million, Closing a Cherished 34-Year Chapter

Ray Martin, a towering figure in Australian television, has made headlines once again with the recent sale of his beloved Waverton home. After calling the five-bedroom residence home for 34 years, Martin and his wife Dianne sold the property for upwards of $8 million, marking a significant transition in their lives. Located on McHatton Street, this 1930s house, which the couple purchased for just $900,000 in 1990, features a spacious 798 square meters of land, complete with a glass-framed mosaic pool and an outdoor terrace perfect for entertaining. The home's due north aspect and proximity to the Waverton Station and Victoria Cross Metro made it a coveted piece of real estate on Sydney's North Shore. The property hit the market on New Year's Day and garnered immediate interest, selling just two weeks later for between $8 million and $8.5 million. The sale has been touted as the highest in Waverton for the new year and the fourth highest overall in the suburb’s history. With only 411 houses in Waverton and typically fewer than ten transactions a year, the suburb remains somewhat of a hidden gem in the competitive Sydney housing market. The Martins have long enjoyed their privacy in Waverton, raising their two children, Jenna and Luke, in the comfort of their home. Their lifestyle has been marked by both seclusion and the glamour that comes with Martin’s status as one of Australia's most decorated television personalities. In addition to his extensive career on TV, where he has won an impressive five Gold and 26 Silver Logies, Martin was also honored with an Order of Australia for his contributions to media, charity, and Indigenous affairs. His legacy is so prominent that he even has a postage stamp issued in his honor. In addition to their Waverton home, the couple previously owned a property on the Sunshine Coast, which they sold last year for a considerable profit. This savvy real estate maneuver underscores the Martins' astute approach to property investment. As Martin transitions into this new chapter of his life, he leaves behind a home filled with years of cherished memories. His most recent work, a poignant series on death and dying that aired on SBS titled "Ray Martin: The Last Goodbye," showcases his continuing engagement with themes that resonate deeply with the Australian public, further solidifying his place in the heart of the nation.