NRL footy legend Darren Lockyer buys stunning Queenslander

NRL footy legend Darren Lockyer has paid a small fortune for a new inner-city home for his growing family, just weeks after selling another close to Suncorp Stadium.

File picture of Darren Lockyer and his four children, all of whom are now in school. Picture: Liam Kidston.

NRL footy legend Darren Lockyer has paid a small fortune for a new inner-city home for his growing family, just weeks after selling another close to Suncorp Stadium.

One of Brisbane’s most expensive suburbs, New Farm, is abuzz after the Broncos board member and rugby league TV commentator emerged as the new owner of a massive six-bedroom Queenslander that had been on the market since May.

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This stunning 1920s Queenslander has been listed as sold for $5.05m.

It comes with a fully self-contained pool house.

The home was lovingly renovated and modernised, keeping classic Queensland elements like sunrooms and high ceilings.

Property records show the Lockyers paid $5.05m for the property which was said to be “one of Brisbane’s finest homes”, a Queenslander built in 1920, lovingly maintained and modernised.

Mr Lockyer was cashed up after he and wife Loren agreed to sell their custom-made designer Paddington home for circa $6.5m in September – which would still leave them close to $1.5m in the kitty off the two transactions.

The NRL Hall of Famer’s new home had been listed for sale in May by Place New Farm agents Aaron Woolard and Flyn Park as a ‘one of Brisbane’s finest residences”, a double storey six bedroom home between two parks, close to ferry terminals, boutiques and restaurants, with a resort style pool as well as a fully self-contained pool house.

Darren Lockyer and wife Loren last year bought a large estate over the border which has its own income with a nursery, gift shop and cafe on five year lease. Picture: Annette Dew

Their new home is in New Farm, close to great schools, restaurants, boutiques and public transport.

Solid indoor-outdoor flow.

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The home was “lifted and masterfully renovated” by previous owners turning it into a sprawling dual level home fit for large families like the Lockyers who have four children including son Flynn who was named in Queensland Schoolboys side for his age group.

The Lockyers will now have all four children in school with their new home set to make their commutes seamless. Their New Farm kitchen is decked out with all the mod cons including dual wall ovens, a drinks station and a Zip tap, while the downstairs area has a separate living area that could work as a teen retreat, rumpus room or child’s playroom. Outside is a glass-framed in-ground pool with a pool house attached that has its own living room, kitchenette and full bathroom.

Darren Lockyer continues to inspire future rugby league stars. Picture: Josh Woning.

His massive property across the border which has its own income stream.

Rugby league greats Darren Lockyer and Wally Lewis continue to maintain strong ties to the sport in Queensland. Picture: Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images.

The home is a short walk to two ferry terminals, two parks, Merthyr Village’s boutiques, cafes and restaurants, the riverwalk, Brisbane Powerhouse, and close to prestigious schools like All Hallows’ School and Saint Joseph’s College Gregory Terrace.

Real estate is a favoured investment choice by the Lockyers with the couple buying a massive 4.41ha freehold property in Crystal Creek in February last year for $2.6m, which has its own income stream with a well-established nursery and charming gift shop cafe under a five year lease with loads of parking for cars and bike clubs to use when visiting swimming holes in the area or camping.

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Originally published as NRL footy legend Darren Lockyer buys stunning Queenslander