Former Lions Aussie rules player and AFL Queensland chief executive Mick Conlan sold his Brighton home the same day he was inducted into his old club’s hall of fame.
Along with wife Andrea, Conlan had turned the 1/124 Esplanade home opposite Brighton beach into an entertainer’s paradise that also helped him maintain the extraordinary level of fitness that led to him being nicknamed the Sherman Tank in his on-field career.
The Conlan’s have enjoyed a private front yard with Port Phillip Bay just beyond.
He racked up 210 games with the Fitzroy Lions between 1977 and 1989, in which he kicked 395 goals and earned four appearances in the Victorian State of Origin side.
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Conlan became the AFL Queensland chief executive in 2012, and in April this year was indicted to the Lions’ Hall of Fame
The pair also listed their long-time home on the Brighton foreshore for sale in April and had expected to sell it as part of an expressions of interest campaign due to end on June 2, but industry sources have suggested they topped $4.5m well ahead of schedule.
A reverse living floorplan puts living areas on the upper level for the best of natural light.
Mick Conlan’s post playing career included a stint as AFL Queensland chief executive.
The home’s water views were a favoured part of daily life for the Conlans.
Listing agent Matthew Pillios would not discuss the price, but confirmed the Conlan’s had been “very happy” with the sale that took place in just three weeks.
“There were two groups bidding at the end and they were only separated by $1000,” Mr Pillios said.
“One was a young family, who bought the home, and the underbidder was a downsizer.”
The agent said the buyers had very much loved the view and the accommodation on offer in the four-bedroom address.
Living areas on the home’s upper level also made the most of the view.
A home gym helped Mick Conlan maintain his legendary fitness.
The home’s light and bright kitchen blends functionality with aesthetics.
While the market was favouring buyers at the moment, he said that meant they were still around and sellers were finding success when they took the right steps to sell their home.
Mr Pillios added that while changes to Capital Gains Tax and Negative Gearing could impact some sectors of the market, he was not expecting as significant of an impact for prestige pockets around Bayside.
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