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 in 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 in 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

Sold! The four two-bedroom units above Trio restaurant at 56 Campbell Parade were sold at auction on December 8

Rob also owns a Southern Highlands estate worth $4.8million and a block of flats in 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. 

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

In the spotlight: Marco dated former Bachelor star Emma Rose (right)

In the spotlight: Marco dated former Bachelor star Emma Rose (right)