Christian Wilkins celebrated his 25th birthday with a house party on Saturday.
But due to COVID-19 restrictions, the only guest was Christian’s father, Richard, and the venue was the Wilkins family home in Cremorne, Sydney.
Richard bought the property for $2million in 2004, and it’s now worth an estimated $5million following renovations, according to On the House.
Party time! Christian Wilkins (pictured) celebrated his 25th birthday with his father, Richard, as the only guest at the Channel Nine star’s mansion in Cremorne, Sydney, on Saturday
Richard’s home has four bedrooms, three bathrooms and two swimming pools.
The open plan lounge and kitchen, complete with a custom-made inbuilt bookcase and library, which Richard crafted himself, creates a cosy atmosphere.
‘When I renovated the kitchen I built a big bookcase. I love having books for company and I love the colour palette they create,’ he told the Herald Sun.
‘The kitchen is the centre of the house. All the activity happens around the big stainless-steel kitchen bench. I love hanging out here and I love cooking.’
What a place! Richard (pictured in the home office) bought the property for $2million in 2004, and it’s now worth an estimated $5million following renovations, according to On the House
Family vibes: The open plan lounge and kitchen, complete with a custom-made inbuilt bookcase and library, which Richard crafted himself, creates a cosy atmosphere
The entertainment reporter has also installed a bar that is fully stocked with spirits, mixers and wine, as well as an adjoining storage room.
Christian sat atop the bar in one photo from his birthday on Saturday, which showed him surrounded by balloon and cakes.
Richard invited actors Bryan Brown and Sam Neill for a few drinks at his bar in 2019.
Welcome! Over the years, Richard has welcomed A-list stars into his home to film interviews for the Today show. Pictured: Richard in his kitchen with Delta Goodrem in 2018
Come on in! Richard shared this photo of David Hasselhoff (pictured) in his lounge in 2019
Fancy a drink? Richard invited Bryan Brown and Sam Neill for a few drinks at his bar in 2019
Over the years, he has welcomed A-list stars including David Hasselhoff and Keith Urban into his home to film interviews for the Today show.
Richard has two swimming pools, one on either side of the property.
In 2015, he lodged an application with North Sydney Council to build a new deck, second swimming pool and spa worth $50,000 in total.
Splash! Richard has two swimming pools, one on either side of the property. They are are regularly occupied by his son Christian and other family members
Perfect spot for Instagram! Christian shared this picture by one of the pools on Saturday
A venue for after-work drinks? In 2015, Richard lodged an application to build a new deck, second swimming pool and spa. Pictured: Karl Stefanovic at Richard’s house in 2016
‘When I’m not working, I just love nothing more than being at home, pottering around, fixing stuff, playing games and hanging out by the pool,’ he said at the time.
‘It’s a little oasis and at home, behind closed doors, it’s just us.’
The renovations didn’t stop there, with Richard spending $100,000 adding an extra floor to the property in 2016.
Wow! Richard’s outdoor seating area offers incredible views of Sydney
Chilling out: ‘When I’m not working, I just love nothing more than being at home,’ Richard previously told the Herald Sun