Wallabies great’s easy $1.1m payday

Ex Wallabies skipper Michael Hooper has earned himself a cool $1.1m payday.

Ex-Wallabies Quade Cooper and Michael Hooper.

Former Wallabies captain Michael Hooper has sold his Queens Park investment apartment.

It fetched $1.12 million midweek prior to its scheduled auction through Edward Brown at Belle Property.

Hooper paid $970,000 in 2018 through Brown for the ground floor one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit with garden in the 2006-built Brian Meyerson-designed complex on Bronte Rd.

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Michael Hooper on day one of the Cathay/ HSBC Hong Kong Sevens at Hong Kong Stadium on 5 April, 2024 in Hong Kong, China. Photo credit: Mike Lee – KLC fotos for World Rugby

“Garden apartments in this coastal village setting are a rare find and this designer hideaway features its own private entry giving it a welcoming house-like feel,” the listing for the home read.

“Facing north with a sunny landscaped garden as a seamless extension of the living space, the oversized one-bedroom apartment is tucked away on a quiet side street backing onto Queens Park.

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The north-facing living room.

Former Wallabies captain Michael Hooper has sold his Queens Park apartment. Source: Supplied ,,

The one-bed home fetched $1.12m

Designed by Brian Meyerson.

“Streamlined interiors and a sanctuary like bedroom with its own secluded deck make for stylish contemporary living with Bronte Road’s cafe and dining scene at the doorstep and a level 600m walk to Westfield and Bondi Junction station.

“Featuring lift access to secure undercover parking with 92sqm on title, this private designer haven is ideal for the professional couple or downsizer wanting to enjoy the best of beach life and urban convenience.”

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Originally published as Wallabies great’s easy $1.1m payday