Former mayor Darryn Lyons cuts Geelong mansion price by millions

Darryn Lyons’ former home at 11 The Esplanade, Geelong is still hunting a buyer. Former Geelong mayor Darryn Lyons has slashed $2m from the price of his waterfront mansion in a fresh attempt to lure a buyer. The colourful media personality and paparazzo announced earlier this year he was quitting Australia to pursue work and travel opportunities overseas. Lyons listed two Geelong waterfront properties as part of a multimillion property shake-up but six months on is yet to land a sale. RELATED: Darryn Lyons lists waterfront Geelong mansion ‘Mr Paparazzi’ selling beachfront FNQ escape Geelong rallies to defy capital city slump He’s dropped the asking price for his lavish seven-bedroom home on The Esplanade, known as ‘Lyons View’, from $7.7m-$8.3m to $5.7m-$6.2m. A neighbouring four-bedroom house at 1 Toorak Pde, Geelong, which he used to run his business, has also had a substantial reduction. Originally listed via private sale for $2.2m-$2.4m, it is now scheduled to be auctioned on August 22 with a $1.4m-$1.5m guide. Darryn Lyons is currently based in Thailand. Picture: Alan Barber The interiors of his 1930s home on The Esplanade are opulent. Gold highlights feature throughout the ma...