F45 president Marc Marano buys record-breaking $12.85 MILLION Coogee mansion

F45 president Marc Marano spends a record-breaking $12.85 MILLION on a luxury waterfront mansion in Coogee

Former real estate agent turned gym mogul Marco Marano has splashed some serious cash on a waterfront mansion in Sydney’s Coogee.

The president of the U.S. operations of F45 – the Sydney gym franchise which boasts more than 1,750 studios in 45 countries – dropped $12.85million the five-bedroom property on Gordon Avenue in Gordons Bay.

The off-market sale went through in August, smashing the suburb’s record – which was set six years ago at $9million – by an impressive $3.85million, reports Domain.

Buying up: Former real estate agent turned gym mogul Marco Marano has splashed some serious cash on a waterfront mansion in Sydney’s Coogee 

The property is a major upgrade from Marco’s Surry Hills apartment, which he recently sold for $3million. 

The Gordons Bay estate has five bedrooms, four bathrooms and a four-car garage, in addition to a swimming pool with a waterfall.

It also features a spa, wine cellar and home cinema, as well as two studies.

Wow! The president of the U.S. operations of F45 - the Sydney gym franchise which boasts more than 1,750 studios in 45 countries - dropped $12.85million the five-bedroom property on Gordon Avenue in Gordons Bay

Wow! The president of the U.S. operations of F45 – the Sydney gym franchise which boasts more than 1,750 studios in 45 countries – dropped $12.85million the five-bedroom property on Gordon Avenue in Gordons Bay

Living the dream: The off-market sale went through in August, smashing the suburb's record - which was set six years ago at $9million - by an impressive $3.85million, reports Domain

Living the dream: The off-market sale went through in August, smashing the suburb’s record – which was set six years ago at $9million – by an impressive $3.85million, reports Domain 

Comfort: The Gordons Bay estate has five bedrooms, four bathrooms and a four-car garage, in addition to a swimming pool with a waterfall

Comfort: The Gordons Bay estate has five bedrooms, four bathrooms and a four-car garage, in addition to a swimming pool with a waterfall

Beautiful: It also features a spa, wine cellar and home cinema, as well as two studies

Beautiful: It also features a spa, wine cellar and home cinema, as well as two studies

Marco’s new neighbours include former Slater & Gordon chief executive Hayden Stephens, angel investor Trevor Folsom and comedian Tim Minchin.

Meanwhile, he’s not the only F45 co-founder to own real estate in Sydney’s exclusive eastern suburbs. 

His business partner Rob Deutsch, bought a home in Bronte for $11.2million in 2018.

Raking it in: Marco isn't the only F45 co-founder to own real estate in Sydney's exclusive eastern suburbs. His business partner Rob Deutsch (left, with actor Mark Wahlberg), bought a home in Bronte for $11.2million in 2018

Raking it in: Marco isn’t the only F45 co-founder to own real estate in Sydney’s exclusive eastern suburbs. His business partner Rob Deutsch (left, with actor Mark Wahlberg), bought a home in Bronte for $11.2million in 2018 

Portfolio: Rob also owns a Southern Highlands estate worth $4.8million and a block of flats on Bondi Beach (pictured), which he secured for $20million earlier this month

Portfolio: Rob also owns a Southern Highlands estate worth $4.8million and a block of flats on Bondi Beach (pictured), which he secured for $20million earlier this month 

Sold! The four two-bedroom units above Trio restaurant at 56 Campbell Parade were sold at auction on December 8, with the price starting at $12million

Sold! The four two-bedroom units above Trio restaurant at 56 Campbell Parade were sold at auction on December 8, with the price starting at $12million 

Rob also owns a Southern Highlands estate worth $4.8million and a block of flats on Bondi Beach, which he secured for $20million earlier this month.

The four two-bedroom units above Trio restaurant at 56 Campbell Parade were sold at auction on December 8, with the price starting at $12million. 

The building was previously owned by Holocaust survivor Freda Feuerstein, who bought the block in 1958 for £11,000 after fleeing post-war Europe. 

Who is he? Marco dated former The Bachelor star Emma Rose (right)

Who is he? Marco dated former The Bachelor star Emma Rose (right)