Garry Krauss: Toorak home of man who ‘saved’ Richmond for sale

The longtime home of the man credited with saving the Tigers is for sale in Toorak — and it’s not Dusty’s.

The north-facing courtyard at the former home of Richmond stalwart Garry Krauss.

The former home of a man who “saved” the Richmond Football Club from going under is on the market in Toorak.

Once the deputy vice president and No. 1 ticket holder at the club, Garry Krauss was known for his generosity and “love of a fine cigar”.

Mr Krauss died in August last year, aged 77, and his beloved wife has just listed their immaculately styled Toorak home at 5/4 Maple Grove with a $2.25-2.75m price guide.

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A large and inviting lounge room at the home.

Mr Krauss is said to have loved to cook in the kitchen.

Marshall White Stonnington agent Andrew Hayne said the home was “beautifully positioned in the heart of Toorak”.

“It’s a very unique offering,” he said.

“It’s got great accommodation, a beautiful north-facing courtyard garden and it’s in a great location.

“They’ve done a few renovations over the journey — a new bathroom and kitchen; Garry loved his cooking — and you couldn’t be in better company with surrounding homes worth $10m to $20m.”

The home has three large bedrooms.

Relax in your own personal library.

Mr Krauss brought the Tigers back from the brink of financial ruin in the 1980s, lending the struggling club $400,000 to get them out of debt.

He went on to become “one of the most important off-field figures in the club’s history”, according to a tribute on Richmond’s website.

“It was due to the extreme generosity of prominent businessman Krauss that Richmond was saved from extinction in the mid-1980s,” it reads.

Mr Krauss was also a board member, vice-patron and player sponsor over the four decades he was involved with the club.

The dining room is framed by big windows overlooking trees and greenery.

The bathrooms have been renovated in recent years.

The multi-level home features three bedrooms including a master with marble ensuite, a library, elevator, high ceilings and stone benchtops.

It’s set to be auctioned on March 27.

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Originally published as Garry Krauss: Toorak home of man who ‘saved’ Richmond for sale