the late Ian ‘Octa’ Wilson’s house at 11 Sahara Court, Portsea.
Former Richmond boss Ian ‘Octa’ Wilson’s Portsea pad has undergone a six-figure price cut to $5.95m-$6.5m.
The late Mr Wilson, who served as the Tigers’ president for 12 years, built the four-bedroom house at 11 Saraha Court as a coastal base before it later became his permanent residence.
In 2025, he died aged 91 after a career which saw him become an integral part of Richmond across multiple decades.
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Mr Wilson was on the club’s committee when it won the 1967 and 1969 premierships and held the position of deputy president for the 1973 grand final.
He became president that same year and held the role until 1985, in addition to stints on the Executive and Finance committee and Fundraising Committee.
He also served as the team’s VFL representative for three years.
The club Hall of Famer and life member was father to veteran football journalist Caroline Wilson and her siblings.
His ‘Octa’ nickname came about when he was a student at Geelong Grammar.
There’s an island bench, dishwasher and walk-in pantry in the kitchen.
The property is named Monaro and sits on a 2238sq m land parcel.
Tigers’ administrator and former player Graeme Richmond with Ian Wilson in 1979.
Mr Wilson’s family listed his four-bedroom house with a $6.2m-$6.8m guide in March.
However, Graeme Richmond’s Liz Jensen said the range had now been adjusted as “an invitation that the vendors are a little bit flexible”.
The 2238sq m property features a pool, outdoor entertainers’ area and four-car garage.
It also offers a kitchen showcasing a walk-in pantry, with an office, study and laundry among the other highlights.
The main bedroom has an ensuite and walk-in wardrobe.
The abode is a short walk to Shelley Beach and comes with an enhanced sense of privacy thanks to its long driveway and established gardens.
The garage doubles as a wine storage area.
Veteran sports journalist Caroline Wilson is the daughter of Mr Wilson.
The house offers both formal and informal living areas.
Ms Jensen said buyers inquiring about the house included those wanting a place to retire and have room for their relatives to visit, and purchasers seeking a holiday home.
“It’s the ultimate big, thumping beach house, it accommodates everyone, it’s great and it’s fun,” she said.
Ms Jensen added that winter was traditionally a quieter month for the Mornington Peninsula’s property market so it was smart “to buy now before you have competition”.
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