Inside Aussie soccer star’s incredible $22million Melbourne house as it’s tipped to break a record

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.

“At the other end of town (like Toorak) houses like this on this size would cost around $40 to $50 million,” says Joe Zucco of McDonald Upton Essendon.

“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.

“The high quality of finish is unsurpassed, it is the complete property package with land and location – Park St is one of the best known streets in Moonee Ponds,” he said.

‘You also have a completely new product: living in resort style with a very stylish finish.’

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.