{"id":37761,"date":"2022-03-31T11:34:38","date_gmt":"2022-03-30T22:34:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propertynoise.co.nz\/au\/?p=37761"},"modified":"2022-03-31T11:34:38","modified_gmt":"2022-03-30T22:34:38","slug":"nrl-legend-johnathan-thurston-lists-former-townsville-home-for-sale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propertynoise.co.nz\/au\/nrl-legend-johnathan-thurston-lists-former-townsville-home-for-sale\/","title":{"rendered":"NRL legend Johnathan Thurston lists former Townsville home for sale"},"content":{"rendered":"

PHOTO: Johnathan & Samantha Thurston. NEW IDEA<\/strong><\/p>\n

NRL legend and former North\u00a0Queensland\u00a0Cowboys captain, Johnathan Thurston<\/a>, has listed his\u00a0former Townsville<\/a> home\u00a0after making a nearby purchase with its own sporting past.<\/p>\n

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NRL legend Johnathan Thurston expands Queensland real estate portfolio<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<\/div>\n

It\u2019s reported that Thurston and wife Samantha purchased their new seafront Rowes Bay house for $4.5 million in September last year.<\/p>\n

The new digs come with a sporting status all its own, with the house formerly home to golfing superstar Greg Norman and Olympic swimming bronze medallist Glenn Buchanan.<\/p>\n

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Cowboys legend Johnathan Thurston leaves the field following his final NRL match, in Round 25, 2018. Photo: Getty<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Thurston\u2019s purchase set a suburb record for Rowes Bay, but that wasn\u2019t their only move in the\u00a0beachside enclave\u00a0\u2013 the pair also snapped up another nearby residence in December, with property records showing settlement earlier this month.<\/p>\n

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52 Palm Street, Rowes Bay QLD 4810<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

The property hopscotch ends with the listing of their former home a few doors down; a contemporary waterfront villa on 805sqm. It\u2019s tipped to exceed the $2 million mark.<\/p>\n

The two-level home has five bedrooms, two living areas, 2.5 bathrooms and a large study or sixth bedroom, all in a clean and light palette.<\/p>\n

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The contemporary home\u2019s large kitchen. Photo: Domain<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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One of five bedrooms. Photo: Domain<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

On the lower level, you\u2019ll find a beautifully appointed kitchen with an adjoining light-filled open plan dining and family room. This space flows through to the outdoor deck area and in-ground pool.<\/p>\n

The study has its own private entrance, \u2018his and her\u2019 built-in desks and custom shelving. There is also a large fifth bedroom, powder room and laundry on this level.<\/p>\n

Upstairs, a peaceful formal lounge area flows to a picturesque deck which takes in magnificent views across the water over Rowes Bay, Magnetic Island and Cape Cleveland.<\/p>\n

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The living area flows out to the pool. Photo: Domain<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The pool area with covered lounge. Photo: Domain<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

There are three bedrooms plus the spacious primary suite, which includes a dressing room with custom fitted storage and feature lighting, and lovely bay views.<\/p>\n

Outside there is a self-contained guest retreat with kitchenette, ensuite and walk-in wardrobe, plus a \u201cchild\u2019s wonderland,\u201d complete with a playground, astro turfed areas, shade cloth and an established garden.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s reported that agent Glenn Bower said there had already been \u201cconsiderable interest\u201d in the property since it hit the market on Tuesday afternoon.<\/p>\n

For the full listing,\u00a0click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The kid\u2019s \u201cwonderland\u201d out back. Photo: Domain<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The spacious and modern dressing room in the primary suite. Photo: Domain<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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And the ensuite bathroom in a similar neutral toned palette. Photo: Domain<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The study with dual desk areas and custom shelving. Photo: Domain<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The main bathroom. Photo: Domain<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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