Inside Aussie soccer star’s incredible $22million Melbourne house as it’s tipped to break a record
- Ivan Kelic is selling his luxury home in Melbourne
- The former striker bought it in 2010 for $5.25 million
- He could now sell it for as much as $22 million
Former Australian footballer Ivan Kelic has put his home on the market, with experts predicting the property will sell for $22 million.
Kelic describes his Moonee Ponds home as a ‘labor of love’ and if it sells for the predicted price it will double the suburb’s current house price record of $10.75 million.
The property, which spans 2,284 square metres, has been owned by the former Melbourne Knights forward for the past 13 years. Records show he bought the house in 2010 for $5.25 million.
He has since overseen a glamorous renovation of the 1880s house, which is spread over three levels.
βAt the other end of town (like Toorak) houses like this on this size would cost around $40 to $50 million,β says Joe Zucco of McDonald Upton Essendon.
Ivan Kelic’s house is for sale and has already attracted a lot of interest
The Moonee Ponds estate is spread over three levels and features a home cinema
Kelic bought the property in 2010 for $5.25 million, but was able to sell it for as much as $22 million.
The home features a spacious interior and an outdoor entertainment area
“It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that doesn’t come along very often… it’s an area that gets a lot of attention.”
The property features a home cinema, gym, solar heated pool and spa and tennis court.
There is also a spacious outdoor area with a built-in barbecue kitchen.
Mr Zucco revealed the property is attracting international interest, while wealthy individuals from Melbourne’s south-east have also inspected the house.
βThe high quality of finish is unsurpassed, it is the complete property package with land and location β Park St is one of the best known streets in Moonee Ponds,β he said.
‘You also have a completely new product: living in resort style with a very stylish finish.’
Kelic was a striker best known for his two spells with the Melbourne Knights in the 1990s
A journeyman helmer in Australia, Kelic enjoyed most success with the Knights, scoring 77 goals in 182 appearances for the club.
He also played for Sydney Olympic, South Melbourne and Tanjong Pagar United in the 1990s.
The 54-year-old was born at sea.