Origin star Harry Grant adds to growing property portfolio ahead of game 1
NRL Melbourne Storm skipper Harry Grant, named in next week’s State of Origin team list, has two reasons to celebrate after signing off on his next big deal.
Melbourne Storm skipper Harry Grant has two reasons to celebrate after making the Queensland side for the State of Origin opener and settling on his latest property purchase.
The 25-year-old has purchased a two-bedroom unit in Richmond for $635,000 with plans to list the property as a short-term rental so that fans can stay there during NRL games.
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As an added incentive, he plans to name one bedroom in the unit ‘Storm’ and the other ‘Richmond’, and decorate them with some footy memorabilia.
The Yeppoon-born player said he was keen to continue to grow his property portfolio.
“I’ve been looking for a property to have as a short term rental for a couple years now, so once this unit hit the market, I knew it was exactly what I wanted and knew the location and large terrace would prove to be such an important factor in the purchase,” Grant said.
“There’s so much flexibility to it. I’m really excited to be able to host my family and friends for numerous occasions throughout the year.
“With our busy schedule, I don’t get back up to Yeppoon very often so this airbnb will allow me to have family and friends stay whilst also allowing people to have such convenient access to all that Melbourne and especially Richmond has to offer. The memorabilia is still a work in progress but might be something for people to lean into around Storm games or sporting events at the MCG.”
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The unit is on the third floor in a boutique block of just 17, and features a wraparound terrace with views from St Ignatius Church to the iconic Dimmeys Clocktower.
The property is not far from where Grant himself lives, just moments from Swan Street’s restaurant scene and Melbourne’s sporting and entertainment precinct.
“I’ve really enjoyed the property investment side of things outside of footy,” Grant said.
“I’m a hands-on learner, so I’ve really learnt a lot through asking questions to a couple people I really rely on in terms of advice.
“I would love to renovate a house at some point down the track.”
Grant, who was named on the bench in all three Origin games last year, has made the starting team for Queensland when the State of Origin series kicks off at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane later this month.
He had been waiting for the all-clear to play after recovering from a hamstring injury.
Originally published as Origin star Harry Grant adds to growing property portfolio ahead of game 1