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Several current and former Australian cricket stars have been involved in off-field endeavors in 2023, experiencing both successes and setbacks.
David and Candice Warner completed the construction of their impressive Sydney property, while retired cricket hero Ian Chappell engaged in both property acquisitions and sales. Captain Pat Cummins put his childhood home, where he honed his cricket skills, up for sale.
Cricket Paradise: Childhood Home of Australian Cricket Captain Pat Cummins Hits the Market
A noteworthy real estate challenge faced the golden couple, Mitchell Starc and Alyssa Healy, as the sale of their cherished northern beaches house encountered difficulties. Additionally, wicketkeeper Matthew Wade secured a multimillion-dollar deal in Tasmania.
Cricket power couple put their glorious pad under the hammer
Read on for details about some of these high-profile transactions:
Ian Chappell’s Sale: Former Australian cricket great Ian Chappell successfully sold his long-standing waterside home on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, achieving a substantial profit. The four-bedroom property, purchased nearly four decades ago for around $80,000, was sold for an impressive $3.55 million in June after just 23 days on the market.
David Warner’s New Home: After six years of planning and construction, David and Candice Warner moved into their dream home in Maroubra, Sydney. Acquired in late 2015 for $3.9 million, the property underwent significant transformation, featuring a luxurious master bedroom suite with Japanese-designed wallpaper, plush silk carpet, and an adult wellness center. The Warners also enjoy a private beach on the 892 sqm site.
Starc and Healy’s Property Challenge: Mitchell Starc and Alyssa Healy, a prominent cricket couple, faced complications in selling their architect-designed house in North Curl Curl. Originally scheduled for auction, negotiations with an interested party are ongoing, with hopes of reaching a deal for the $9 million property.
The North Curl Curl property the Starc’s have not sold.
Pat Cummins’ Childhood Home Sale: Aussie cricket captain Pat Cummins decided to sell his family home in the Blue Mountains, where he and his brothers played backyard cricket in muddy conditions. The home, filled with memories, was listed for sale and ultimately sold for $1.6 million in October.
Artwork for Pat Cummins’ family home sale
Matthew Wade’s Luxury Sale: Cricketer Matthew Wade and his partner Julia listed their luxurious Lindisfarne home for sale at $2.5 million-plus. The property, transformed from a blank canvas into a family sanctuary, sold for $2.225 million in June. The Wades, while parting with their creation, expressed nostalgia for the special memories made in their first family home.
Cricketer Matthew Wade and partner Julia Wade have listed their luxurious Lindisfarne home for sale at $2.5m-plus.
Ian Chappell’s New Purchase: After selling a property earlier in the year, former captain Ian Chappell and his wife, Barbara-Ann, made an off-market purchase of a penthouse in Elanora Heights for $2.4 million. The four-bedroom, three-bathroom house offers panoramic views from Pittwater to Lion Island from its alfresco wraparound terrace.
SOURCE: NEWS.COM.AU
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