Kicking goals! AFL great Tim Watson set to make a profit of $1million as he lists his stunning Albert Park property
AFL great and media personality Tim Watson has put his stunning Melbourne home on the market.
Watson is hoping to kick goals and make over $1million in profits from the sale of the Albert Park property, according to a report on realestate.com.au.
The 60-year-old, who played 307 games for the Bombers between the late 1970’s to mid 1990’s and won one premiership, is listing the property for $3 to $3.5 million.
Kicking goals! AFL great and media personality Tim Watson has put his stunning Melbourne home on the market. Watson is hoping to kick goals and make over $1million in profits from the sale of the Albert Park property, according to a report on realestate.com.au
Watson purchased the home with his wife Susie in 2014 for $2.17 million.
The couple currently divide their time between a holiday house outside of Melbourne and a property in an inner-city suburb.
The period home features three bedrooms and two bathrooms on a single floor, an open fireplace in a cosy living room and a stylish arched hallway with high ceilings and timber floors.
History: Watson purchased the home with his wife Susie in 2014 for $2.17 million
Inclusions: The period home features three bedrooms and two bathrooms on a single floor, an open fireplace in a cosy living room and a stylish arched hallway with high ceilings
Nearby is a trendy modern kitchen with stone bench tops and island bench.
The low maintenance property also includes a bluestone-paved veranda and courtyard with built-in seating and a barbecue.
Marshall White agent Sarah Wood believes the renovated home will be highly sought after, especially by home buyers with deep pockets wishing to downsize.
‘A double fronted Victorian in one of the best streets is always very popular,’ Ms Woods says.
Footy bliss: Marshall White agent Sarah Wood believes the renovated home will be highly sought after, especially by home buyers with deep pockets wishing to downsize
The house is ideally located close to the beach, South Melbourne Market and Albert Park Lake, according to the agent.
Watson was one of Essendon’s most prominent players. He notched up 307 matches and captained the side from 1989 to 1991. He is also the father of former Bombers midfielder, Jobe Watson.
After his retirement in 1994, he became a sports presenter and commentator on Channel Seven.
His home is scheduled to go to auction on July 31.
A successful career: Watson was one of Essendon’s most prominent players. He notched up 307 matches and captained the side from 1989 to 1991. After his retirement in 1994, he became a sports presenter and commentator on Channel Seven