AFL Legend Nic Naitanui's $4.8m Sea Change: From Mt Lawley to Sorrento
Former West Coast Eagles champion Nic Naitanui and his partner Brittany Bown are making a significant lifestyle shift, leaving behind their inner-city residence in Mount Lawley for a beachside property in the northern coastal suburb of Sorrento. The move follows the record-breaking sale of their five-bedroom home, which fetched an impressive $4.875 million in December last year.
Record-Breaking Sale and Coastal Aspirations
The sale of the Mount Lawley home, facilitated by property agent Helen Bond, has set a new benchmark for the area, becoming the most expensive residential property ever sold on a single-sized lot. The 418-square-meter home, situated on an 870-square-meter block, features a gourmet kitchen and four bathrooms, reflecting its premium status.
Naitanui and Bown's affinity for coastal living has been prominently showcased on their social media platforms, where they frequently share moments of swimming, fishing, jet-skiing, and enjoying sunsets over the ocean. "My family thought it would be good for the young ones to be close to the beach," Naitanui explained in an interview with House That! "We thought that, as a family, it'll be good to spend time in the ocean."
Family Ties and Creative Ventures
The decision to choose Sorrento over other upmarket coastal suburbs like Cottesloe and Swanbourne was heavily influenced by family connections. "My in-laws live out that way, and being near family is important," Naitanui noted. "With both my parents gone, having them close by is important to us and part of our decision to move."
With the substantial capital gains from the Mount Lawley sale—the property sold for $1.875 million more than its 2016 purchase price—the couple now plans to unleash their creative sides. They are collaborating with an architect to design a new house on their coastal block in Sorrento, aiming to create a personalized space that embodies their beachside dreams.
Community Impact and Personal Reflections
Bown, who has written about the therapeutic benefits of the beach in her columns for the Sunday Times Magazine, shares Naitanui's passion for the coastline. Her insights into the healing power of ocean environments underscore the couple's shared commitment to a healthier, more relaxed lifestyle.
Meanwhile, the Mount Lawley community will undoubtedly feel the absence of Naitanui, who was a regular fixture at the local Mount Lawley Bowling Club. His departure marks the end of an era for the inner-city enclave, but it heralds a new chapter focused on family, creativity, and coastal living for the AFL legend and his partner.
