Essendon Bombers legend and Seven News sports reporter Tim Watson makes a $1million profit after selling his Albert Park property
Almost one month after listing it on the property market, AFL great Tim Watson has closed a huge deal on his marvellous Albert Park pad.
The 16 Dundas Place home sold for an undisclosed amount that was greater than the $3.5million Tim and his wife, Susie, were hoping for, reports realestate.com.au.
The Melbourne property was sold at a virtual auction, as confirmed by Marshall White Port Phillip partner Sarah Wood.
Going, going, gone! Essendon Bombers legend and Seven News sports reporter Tim Watson has scored more than $1million in profit after selling his stunning Albert Park property
Watson, 60, who played 307 career games for the Bombers and is now a Seven News sports presenter, purchased the house with his wife in 2014 for $2.17 million.
The couple divide their time between a holiday home outside of Melbourne and a property in an inner-city suburb.
Marshall White partner Sarah Wood said the auction attracted a lot of attention
'Over 100 people had come through to inspect it before lockdown,' she said. 'Both the purchaser and vendor were very happy with the result.'
History: Watson purchased the home with his wife, Susie, in 2014 for $2.17million
Sale: The 16 Dundas Place home sold for an undisclosed amount that was greater than the $3.5million Tim and his wife, Susie, were hoping for. Pictured: one of the bedrooms
Bliss: Marshall White agent Sarah Wood said the virtual auction attracted a lot of attention
Ms Wood revealed two bidders hotly contested for the double-fronted home.
The period home has three bedrooms and two bathrooms on a single floor, an open fireplace in the living room, and an arched hallway with high ceilings and timber floors.
Nearby is a trendy modern kitchen with stone benchtops and an island bench.
The property also includes a bluestone-paved veranda and courtyard with built-in seating and a barbecue.
Luxury: The period home has three bedrooms and two bathrooms on a single floor, an open fireplace in the living room, and an arched hallway with high ceilings and timber floors
Chic: Nearby is a trendy modern kitchen with stone benchtops and an island bench
Dundas Place is close to the beach, South Melbourne Market and Albert Park Lake.
Watson was one of Essendon's most prominent players. He notched up 307 matches from the late '70s to the mid '90s and captained the side from 1989 to 1991.
He is also the father of former Bombers midfielder Jobe Watson.
After his retirement in 1994, he became a sports presenter and commentator for Channel Seven in Melbourne.
Successful career: Watson was one of Essendon's most prominent players from the late '70s to the mid '90s. He joined Seven News after retiring from the sport. Pictured with Jane Bunn
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