John Symond, 76, nurses his broken heart in France after divorce

Aussie Home Loans founder John Symond has reportedly moved to the south of France to nurse his broken heart after his divorce from wife Amber McDonald. 

The Australian entrepreneur, 76, split from his ex, 52, in December last year after eight years of marriage and has now decided to jet out of the country. 

Listing his exclusive Sydney mansion for sale earlier this month for a record-breaking $200million, John is said to be 'devastated' over the separation, reported The Sunday Telegraph. 

While it's unclear when his alleged move to the other side of the world will take place, his luxury property in Point Piper is expected to smash the $130million sale record held by IT billionaire Scott Farquhar and his Uig Lodge.  

John put the Wingadal mansion up for sale after buying the four-level home in 1999 and spending eight years turning it into the spectacular house it is today.

Aussie Home Loans founder John Symond, 76, (right) has reportedly moved to the south of France to nurse his broken heart after his divorce from wife Amber McDonald, 52, (left)

The home sits on the western edge of Point Piper, on a 2,767-square metre block with 98metre water frontage looking out over Sydney Harbour to the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. 

Ken Jacobs, of Forbes Global Properties, said it was 'the most exciting listing' he has worked on in his 40 years in the real estate business.

John said at the time of the listing earlier this week that he is selling now because he plans to spend more time overseas.  

The Australian entrepreneur split from his ex in December last year after eight years of marriage and has now decided to jet out of the country

'Wingadal has been a special home for my family over the past two decades, and now I'm looking forward to spending more time travelling overseas,' he said.

He also spoke fondly of the many gala events held there over the years.

'While being an exceptional family home, we have also enjoyed hosting many important events for charities and other worthwhile causes,' he said.

Listing his exclusive Sydney mansion for sale earlier this month for a record-breaking $200million, John is said to be 'devastated' over the separation, reported The Sunday Telegraph 

It comes after John and wife Amber announced their split in December following eight years of marriage

The pair, who started dating in 2011 and tied the knot in 2016, were said to have had a 'strained relationship' in the past, but are now better than ever after their separation.

The Daily Telegraph reported that John's daughter Deborah still has a good relationship with her step mother Amber, with the pair said to be 'the closest they [have] ever been'.  

In a joint statement at the time, the former couple said: 'We enter this new chapter of our lives with a deep, mutual respect and friendship for each other. We are united in our love and commitment to our family.'