Samantha Armytage 'buys $1.5million waterfront property' in Sydney

She called time on her eight-year stint as Sunrise host in March, in favour of a quieter life in the NSW Southern Highlands with husband Richard Lavender.

And according to a report by The Daily Telegraph’s Confidential on Sunday, Samantha Armytage has ‘purchased a $1.5million waterfront property in Sydney’s Rushcutters Bay’.  

Insiders close to the publication suggested the 44-year-old is perhaps looking for new work opportunities back in the city.   

Adding to her portfolio: Samantha Armytage has reportedly ‘purchased a $1.5million waterfront property’ in Sydney’s Rushcutters Bay, according to The Daily Telegraph’s Confidential on Sunday. Pictured in 2020

The contemporary two-bedroom apartment boasts waterfront views, a sun-drenched living space, a modern kitchen and connects to a garden terrace. 

A resort-style development, the complex also features two pools and is just a short stroll to the harbour.

Interiors take on a neutral colour palette, making it a decorator’s dream canvas. 

Features: The contemporary two-bedroom apartment boasts waterfront views, a sun-drenched living space, a modern kitchen and connects to a garden terrace 

And relax! A resort-style development, the complex also features two pools and is just a short stroll to the harbour 

Sam reportedly declined to comment when contacted by The Daily Telegraph. Daily Mail Australia has also reached out to Sam.

The presenter and journalist wed her doting partner Richard Lavender on New Years’ Eve at his home in Bowral in the Southern Highlands. 

After signing off on Sunrise in March, she was replaced by newsreader Natalie Barr, and has been enjoying a life in the countryside while she records her podcast. 

Contemporary feel: Interiors take on a neutral colour palette, making it a decorator’s dream canvas 

Ideal: A modern kitchen leads out onto the dining area, making it perfect for entertaining

In July last year, Sam sold her North Bondi home for $2.8million, which suggested she was planning to move to the country full time. 

Husband Richard owns a 40-hectare property in Bowral, while Sam sold her Southern Highlands cottage for $3.1million in September. 

Reports surfaced last month, speculating Sam ‘isn’t done’ with television and is ‘in talks’ to host her own late-night news show after her contract with Seven expires.

According to Woman’s Day, Sam has been plotting her TV comeback for months and wants to jump ship to rival network Channel Nine. 

New chapter: Sam married her doting partner Richard Lavender (pictured) on New Years’ Eve at his home in Bowral in the Southern Highlands. She has been living there since finishing up with Seven’s Sunrise in March

Sold: In July last year, Sam sold her North Bondi home (pictured) for $2.8million, which suggested she was planning to move to the country full time 

Country living: Husband Richard owns a 40-hectare property in Bowral, while Sam sold her Southern Highlands cottage (pictured) for $3.1million in September

Rumour has it Sam wants to pitch a one-hour nightly news program to rival The Latest: Seven News, which airs after 10pm.

‘[She] wants to go head-to-head with Seven’s The Latest – it would be Monday through Thursday, a one-hour format, which will see Sam free to head up to her country retreat for the other half of the week,’ a source said at the time.

‘I don’t think I am done with TV,’ Sam told The Daily Telegraph in late April.

‘I am for now but I may some day get back in but it has to be the right role and it has to be at the right time.’  

New look: Newsreader Natalie Barr (pictured) is the new host of Sunrise following Sam’s departure. According to recent reports, Sam is looking for new work opportunities in Sydney