Dustin Martin, Jane Turner, Kate Langbroek: Biggest celebrity property moves of 2024 revealed – realestate.com.au
Some of Melbourne's biggest names have made major property moves in 2024.
From Kath & Kim's Jane Turner to Tigers legend Dustin Martin and Test cricketer James Pattinson, who has built and sold a number of properties.
Celebrity chefs from singer Julia Stone and Shane Delia to Andrew McConnell have also sold out, as have politicians Josh Frydenberg and Denis Napthine.
Billionaire Adrian Portelli bought all of The Block houses on Phillip Island this season for a whopping $15 million.
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Kat and Kim's Jane Turner OAM and husband John Denton listed 8 Tiuna Grove for $7.5 million in October, first listed in 2020 with a price range of $7.3 million to $8 million.
The Logie Award winner and comedian renovated it in 2005.
Retired Richmond legend Dustin Martin has also made a number of property plays in the residential and commercial markets, with his most recent sale in December.
the three-bedroom went for $1.76 million at auction and sold that day.
Property records show he bought the weatherboard home in May 2012 for $993,000 and began renting it out in 2015.
Brownlow and three-time Norm Smith winner and manager Ralph Carr, who has worked with Martin since the start of his football career, are also loaded with a price tag of more than $9 million.
Former Test cricketer-turned-builder James Pattinson has followed suit, selling homes he built in Melbourne's south-east.
The fast bowler, who made his Test debut in late 2011, has moved into the construction world and at the end of 2024, 45a McKay St sold for $890,000 in October.
At the beginning of the year, Pattinson sold for 3.47 million dollars. He paid $1.762 million for it in October 2019, ahead of a renovation and extension in 2021.
“It's been a really nice family home, it's got everything; “It's sad to see it go, but we're in the game of building and moving places now, so you can't keep them all,” he said.
Hospitality mogul and TV chef Shane Delia and his wife Maha sold for $2.289 million in September.
The Maha restaurateur bought the four-bedroom residence at 25 Dickens Street from a friend 10 years ago for $1.75 million — down from an original asking price of $2.6 million to $2.8 million.
Former Australian treasurer Josh Frydenberg has found a new owner for his four-bedroom Hawthorn home at 40 Illawarra Rd, only after it was offered at auction for $3.61 million – a bid of $3.5 million to $3.8 million.
But the current chairman of Goldman Sachs Australia and New Zealand sold it the same day for $3.755 million.
Fitness influencer Steph Miller and her husband Josh sold their Palm Springs-style pad in Brighton East last week for nearly $7.8 million.
Kic fitness co-founder, Kic Podcast and model Steven bought a four-bedroom home in 2022 for $7 million.
The home, which features a pool, spa, outdoor barbecue terrace, 240-bottle wine cellar, steam room and three-car garage, is listed with an asking range of $7.35 million to $7.65 million.
Singer and songwriter Julia Stone sold her beloved first home in October for $925,000.
Known for being one half of the folk and indie duo with his brother Angus, he has vacated the two-bedroom apartment at 2/85 Westbury St, St Kilda, which he bought for $727,500.
The ARIA award-winning singer has even turned her second bedroom into a music studio.
CELEBRITY PROPERTY 2024
Kath & Kim's Jane Turner – Sold it at 8 Tiuna Grove, Elwood for $7.5 million
Richmond legend Dustin Martin – 43 Kerferd Rd, Albert Park sold for $1.8 million
Celebrity Chef Shane Delia – Sold for $2.289 million at 25 Dickens St, Moonee Ponds
Former Australian treasurer Josh Frydenberg – Sold for $3.755 million at 40 Illawarra Rd, Hawthorn
Former Test cricketer James Pattinson – at Elwood and Mordialloc
Fitness mogul Steph Miller (formerly Clare Smith) and her husband Josh – They sold them for about 7.8 million dollars
Singer Julia Stone – Sold it at 2/85 Westbury St, St Kilda for $925,000
Radio star Kate Langbroek – Sold it at 7 Burnett St, St Kilda for about $2.5 million
Melbourne restaurateurs Andrew McConnell and his wife Joanna McGann – Sold to Netwealth co-founder Matthew Heine for $20 million plus
Fashion influencer Rosalia and bar owner Nick Rus – 111 Lord St, Richmond sold for $2.8-3 million.
Helen Kroger, former Victorian president of the Liberal Party – Listed it at 16 Robinson Rd with price expectations of $2.2 million to $2.4 million before it was taken off the market.
Former Victorian Premier Denis Napthine – Sold at 14 Gardner Lane, Kensington, priced between $1.175 million and $1.275 million.
Celebrity hairstylist Joey Scandizzo – 18 Fairbairn Rd, Toorak sold for $7-7.5 million
My Kitchen Rules star Zana Pali – Sold it at 6 Kent Avenue, Brighton for around $10 million
Foot player Shai Bolton – Carnegie sold for more than $2 million at 215 Neerim Rd
Bondi Sands co-founder Blair James – Sold for $7.1 million at 41 Fellows St, Kew
Young rich Adrian Portelli – More than 15 million dollars were received in total
Brendon Gale, Chief Executive of Richmond Football Club – 397 New St, Brighton for sale for $6.6 million
Stereosonic co-founder Richie McNeill – Sold at 108 St Georges Rd, Toorak for $16.95 million
Sources: Proprietary records, industry sources
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