Steve Smith and Dani Willis bought the four-bedroom residence for $6.6 million in May 2020. Picture: Supplied

Steve Smith celebrates after reaching 100 runs during day one of the Second Test in the series between Sri Lanka and Australia at Galle International Stadium on July 08, 2022. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe/Getty Images)

The sophisticated marble kitchen is a showstopper. Picture: Supplied

The high profile pair made a $5.78 million profit in just over two years but did sink thousands into a meticulous renovation. Picture: Supplied

What was once a boxy floor plan with multiple closed off living spaces has been converted into an open plan footprint with a focus on indoor/outdoor living. Picture: Supplied

Built for an indoor/outdoor Sydney lifestyle, the luxury residence has an outdoor room with an integrated barbecue. Picture: Supplied

Despite images of the home prior to the couple’s acquisition showing a stunning luxury home, the whole property has been transformed with the help of acclaimed architects McKim Design. Picture: Suppied

At the auction, conducted by Damien Cooley of Cooley Auctions, bidding opened at $11.5 million then lifted by bids of $250,000 and $100,000 until the hammer fell at $12.38 million. Picture: Supplied

Additional features include a basement home theatre, wet bar, wine storage, a Stoke fireplace, underfloor heating, a two-car garage and a fully integrated security system. Picture: Supplied