Reece Walsh

PHOTO: Reece Walsh. 4BC

Brisbane Broncos superstar and State of Origin player Reece Walsh has acquired a sprawling estate on the Gold Coast. The property, featuring eight bedrooms and an impressive entertaining zone, was secured for $1.88 million after the owners adjusted their asking price to align with the market.

The 21-year-old rugby league fullback purchased the 5,433 sqm estate, described as ideal for multigenerational living or a savvy investment opportunity. Located on the northern fringe of the city, the property includes three separate dwellings set in a bushland environment. Initially listed at $2 million, the estate had been on the market since 2022 through various agencies.

Broncos fullback Reece Walsh has purchased a Gold Coast property

Broncos fullback Reece Walsh has purchased a Gold Coast property

Handled by Freedom Property agent Kylie MacDonald, the sale was completed just ahead of Reece’s anticipated return to the field this weekend, following a knee injury that kept him out of the Magic Round. Walsh is expected to reclaim the No.1 jersey for the Maroons in the upcoming State of Origin series.

The sprawling estate

The sprawling estate

It has a private dam

It has a private dam

Ms. MacDonald, while declining to comment on the sale, highlighted the property in the listing as a “superb opportunity” offering “spacious serenity, contemporary elegance, and versatile living.” The recently redesigned and renewed residence showcases modern elegance amidst meticulously landscaped gardens.

Walsh of the Broncos warms up ahead of the round two NRL match between Brisbane and South Sydney Rabbitohs in March

Walsh of the Broncos warms up ahead of the round two NRL match between Brisbane and South Sydney Rabbitohs in March

The main Federation-style house, renovated and featuring five bedrooms, two bathrooms, a study, and an expansive open-plan living and dining area, is complemented by a stylish kitchen with an island bench and servery window. A pool and al fresco area, enclosed in a fully screened Florida room, provide an ideal space for year-round entertaining. Additionally, a covered patio wraps around the home.

The listing describes the entertainment zone as “an enchanting area with a covered sparkling pool and outdoor kitchen facilities — perfect for family occasions or grand celebrations.”

The main house was recently renovated

The main house was recently renovated

Island bench and servery window in the kitchen

Island bench and servery window in the kitchen

Two guesthouses, accessible via a separate driveway, add to the estate’s appeal — one with two bedrooms and the other with one. A large shed offers space for a home office or gym, and a private dam enhances the property’s rural charm.

Property records show the home, built in 1992 and situated in a rural-residential zone, last changed hands for $782,000 in 2015. The two-bedroom flat on the estate was listed for rent at $499 per week in 2023. According to PropTrack data, house prices in the suburb have risen 8% over the past year, with a median price of $830,500.

A Florida room is ideal for entertaining

A Florida room is ideal for entertaining

The outdoor covered pool

The outdoor covered pool

SOURCE: NEWS.COM.AU