AFL Star Tom Barrass' Luxury Peppermint Grove Home Still Up for Grabs
Hawthorn premier defender and former West Coast Eagles premiership star Tom Barrass is still seeking a buyer for his multimillion-dollar Peppermint Grove residence, which hit the market last week. The four-bedroom, four-bathroom 1970s resort-style home has attracted multiple viewings, but remains available for purchase.
Property Details and Market Activity
Listed by agent Jody Fewster of Ray White Cottesloe Mosman Park, the 1009 square meter property has seen significant interest from potential buyers, with groups touring the home during viewings while Barrass was in Perth for the Origin game between WA and Victoria at Optus Stadium. Fewster confirmed that while a couple of buyers have shown interest, the home is very much still for sale.
Barrass and his wife Nadia Rosa purchased the home in March 2023 for $3.15 million and are now hoping to secure more than $4 million, aiming to bank a profit of approximately $1 million in just three years. This ambitious target comes despite the median price for a four-bedroom home in Peppermint Grove—Perth's most expensive suburb—standing at $7.025 million.
Impressive Features of the Home
The Peppermint Grove property boasts several luxury amenities that enhance its appeal:
- A ground-floor bedroom suite that opens directly to the garden
- A bespoke kitchen equipped with high-end Gaggenau appliances and custom cabinetry
- A swimming pool with a freestanding pool cabana
- A covered alfresco pavilion in the backyard, complete with a kitchenette and bathroom
These features contribute to the home's resort-style ambiance, making it a standout in the prestigious suburb.
Background on Barrass' Property Moves
Before relocating to Peppermint Grove, Tom and Nadia—parents to sons Billy, 4, and Benson, 2—sold their mid-century Wembley Downs home on Hale Road for $1.38 million in 2023. They had originally purchased that property in 2018, the Eagles' premiership year, for just over $1 million.
Barrass, the former West Coast vice-captain, moved to Hawthorn 18 months ago after 11 years with the Eagles. The family now resides in East Malvern, located in Melbourne's inner-east, reflecting their transition to life in Victoria.
The ongoing sale of this Peppermint Grove home highlights the dynamic nature of the property market, even for high-profile athletes like Tom Barrass, as they navigate real estate investments and personal relocations.
