A grand Rose Bay estate has sold for an incredible $45.1m at a private auction this afternoon.

Fittingly named due to its elevated position overlooking the Royal Sydney golf course, The Knoll at 19 Kent Rd — a deceased estate — is a rare six-bedroom trophy home and was always going to be popular.

But selling agents Michael Dunn and James Dunn of Richardson & Wrench Double Bay had few comparisons and struggled to find an appropriate guide in time for the Wentworth Courier House of the Week feature last month, though at the time they cited early interest in the $30m-$35m range.

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Dunn was ecstatic with the result. “I think it could be a record for a residential property sold at auction,” he said.

“The vendors are very happy with the

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