NewsBite

How AFL players live: Take a peek at the homes of football stars

FROM lavish pools and tennis courts to award-winning design, take a look at the stunning homes of former and current AFL stars.

Sneak peak of AFL glamour couple's home

FROM lavish pools and tennis courts to award-winning design, these are the stunning homes of former and current AFL players.

AFL glamour couple Jimmy and Nadia Bartel opened up their Newtown home to the Herald Sun last year — and it’s nothing short of spectacular.

There’s a modern outdoor area which includes a pool, decking for outdoor entertaining and a firepit.

Geelong champ Jimmy Bartel and wife Nadia give us a peek inside their Newtown home. Picture: Andrew Tauber
Geelong champ Jimmy Bartel and wife Nadia give us a peek inside their Newtown home. Picture: Andrew Tauber
The living room of Jimmy and Nadia Bartel’s Newtown home. Picture: Marija Ivkovic
The living room of Jimmy and Nadia Bartel’s Newtown home. Picture: Marija Ivkovic
A great spot for a dip. Picture: Marija Ivkovic
A great spot for a dip. Picture: Marija Ivkovic
Jimmy and Nadia Bartel's Newtown home. Picture: Marija Ivkovic
Jimmy and Nadia Bartel's Newtown home. Picture: Marija Ivkovic

Chris and Bec Judd’s Brighton home is nothing short of amazing, featuring modern art and every woman’s dream closet.

Rebecca Judd has collaborated with Adairs on the Rebecca Judd Loves Home Republic range.
Rebecca Judd has collaborated with Adairs on the Rebecca Judd Loves Home Republic range.
The Judd’s relaxing pool area.
The Judd’s relaxing pool area.
Their front room.
Their front room.
A modern piece of artwork featured on their wall.
A modern piece of artwork featured on their wall.
A dream closet.
A dream closet.
Another shot of their pool area.
Another shot of their pool area.

Kangaroos forward Jarrad Waite is selling his Moonee Ponds home, an Edwardian expected to fetch $1.15m-plus.

The Moonee Ponds home renovated by Waite and his wife.
The Moonee Ponds home renovated by Waite and his wife.

Controversial Footy Show host Sam Newman’s former apartment was up for sale in July.

Newman sold the lavish apartment a few years ago after renovating it.

Situated on The Esplanade, it has a 180-degree view of the bay and two bedrooms.

Water views from the bedroom ...
Water views from the bedroom ...
... And from the kitchen.
... And from the kitchen.

Travis Cloke sold his luxury Kew pad for more than $3 million in March this year.

The indulgent main bedroom boasts a gas fire, walk-through wardrobes, an ensuite and a balcony offering picturesque views.

A solar-heated swimming pool, a theatre room, a lift and a rumpus room also completes the home.

In August the Collingwood forward snapped up an award-winning designer home in Kangaroo Ground.

The Kangaroo Ground Pavillion — described by Cloke as a “piece of paradise” — was the work of Steve Laux Building Designs and was awarded the People’s Choice Award by the Building Designers Association of Victoria.

Architect Steve Laux who built the Kangaroo Ground Pavillion, owned by footballer Travis Cloke.
Architect Steve Laux who built the Kangaroo Ground Pavillion, owned by footballer Travis Cloke.
Stunning views from floor-to-ceiling glass in the living zones.
Stunning views from floor-to-ceiling glass in the living zones.

Former Hawk Brad Sewell’s Armadale home is on the market, due to go to auction on September 17.

The 200-game premiership player’s four-bedroom property is expected to sell for $2m-plus.

The period features include open fireplaces and polished floorboards.
The period features include open fireplaces and polished floorboards.
The home has been rented out in recent times.
The home has been rented out in recent times.

St Kilda Star Sam Fisher’s one-bedroom apartment in Fitzroy St, St Kilda was up for auction earlier this year with a price range of $400,000 and $450,000.

The apartment close to Fitzroy St’s cafes and the beach was the player’s first property.

The open space living room is a perfect spot to relax.
The open space living room is a perfect spot to relax.
A nice spot to entertain.
A nice spot to entertain.

READ MORE: AFL FOOTBALLERS ARE ON THE MARK AND THEIR HOUSES ARE ON THE MARKET

Add your comment to this story

To join the conversation, please Don't have an account? Register

Join the conversation, you are commenting as Logout

Original URL: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/how-afl-players-live-take-a-peek-at-the-homes-of-football-stars/news-story/55f5a5819e7263690c2c1ea334466752