PHOTO: Jane Lu, the owner of ShowPo and a judge on Shark Tank Australia
A stunning cottage situated in Balmain, a sought-after harborside suburb in Sydney‘s inner-west, has been listed on the market by Jane Lu, the owner of ShowPo and a judge on Shark Tank Australia. The listing price for this four-bedroom, three-bathroom home is set at $3.2 million, and it will be auctioned on September 23.
Jane, aged 36, acquired this two-story property in 2013 for $1.8 million. Located on a quiet side street just two blocks away from the bustling main area of Balmain, this converted standalone home is conveniently only a 10-minute drive from the CBD.
This charming cottage boasts numerous appealing features, including a spacious and open floor plan, French doors, heated limestone floors, and multiple dining areas. The beautiful lounge area, complete with a gas fireplace, opens up to a meticulously landscaped garden and entertainment space. Additionally, there’s a private study and a cozy courtyard.
The generously sized gourmet kitchen is equipped with a breakfast nook featuring Calacatta marble countertops. The master bedroom is a luxurious retreat, complete with a walk-in wardrobe, an en suite bathroom, and heated towel rails.
Highlights include an expansive, airy open plan design, French doors, heated limestone floors and multiple dining spaces Pictured: The courtyard and lounge
Notably, Jane Lu recently purchased a lavish mansion overlooking Sydney Harbor in the nearby Birchgrove area for $13.75 million.
Jane gained prominence after founding Showpo in 2010, starting the business from her parents’ Balmain home. Initially trained as an accountant, she took a leap of faith when a friend proposed the idea of selling clothes from a pop-up stall. Jane quit her job, maxed out her credit card to buy inventory, and stored it in her parents’ Balmain garage. Today, her fashion business boasts an annual profit exceeding $30 million.
Founder of women’s fashion brand Showpo, Lu features in the latest season of reality show Shark Tank Australia (Jane, second from right, with the Shark Tank cast)
Jane also appeared as a cast member on the latest season of Shark Tank Australia, the reality television show where entrepreneurs from across the country pitch their inventions to a panel of investors, including Jane herself.
The sale comes after Lu splashed out $13.75million in June on a huge mansion over looking Sydney harbour in nearby Birchgrove