Former AFL Star Tom Barrass Lists Peppermint Grove Home for Sale During Perth Visit
Former West Coast Eagles premiership player and current Hawthorn defender Tom Barrass has put his luxurious Peppermint Grove residence on the market. The property, which Barrass and his wife Nadia Rosa acquired in March 2023 for $3.15 million, is now listed with hopes of fetching over $4 million. This potential sale could yield a profit of approximately $1 million in just three years, highlighting the robust real estate dynamics in one of Perth's most exclusive neighborhoods.
Property Features and Market Context
The four-bedroom, four-bathroom home, originally built in the 1970s, boasts a resort-style design with impressive amenities. Key features include 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, and a freestanding pool cabana. A standout element is the covered alfresco pavilion in the backyard, complete with a kitchenette and bathroom, making it ideal for entertaining guests.
Listing agents Jody Fewster and Ethan Siegmund from Ray White Cottesloe Mosman Park have noted that an offer has already been made on the property, but it will remain open for inspection on Wednesday. Siegmund emphasized that the home's generous entertaining spaces are likely to attract buyers who enjoy hosting friends and family. Peppermint Grove, recognized as Perth's most expensive suburb, has a median price of $7.025 million for four-bedroom homes, underscoring the premium nature of this listing.
Personal Milestones and AFL Connections
The timing of the sale coincides with Barrass's visit to Perth for the AFL Origin game between Western Australia and Victoria at Optus Stadium on Saturday. Barrass, a proud West Australian, expressed his excitement about returning to his home state for the event, stating, "I'm a very proud West Australian. It hurt me a lot to leave, and I've loved my time in Victoria, but to be able to come back here with my kids and share this experience is an honour." He is particularly looking forward to reuniting with former WA 18s teammates Darcy Cameron from Collingwood and dual Brownlow medallist Patrick Cripps from Carlton, who captains the WA team.
Saturday also marked a special personal occasion for Barrass and his wife Nadia, a PR consultant, as they celebrated their first wedding anniversary. The couple tied the knot in Cottesloe on Valentine's Day, adding a sentimental layer to their Perth visit. During his stay, Barrass has been active on social media, promoting the property listing and sharing highlights from a trip to Collie.
Background and Family Move
Before purchasing the Peppermint Grove home, Tom and Nadia sold their mid-century Wembley Downs residence on Hale Road for $1.38 million in 2023. They had originally bought that property in 2018, the year of the Eagles' premiership, for just over $1 million. Barrass, who served as vice-captain at West Coast, departed for Hawthorn 18 months ago after 11 years with the Eagles. The family, including their sons Billy, aged 4, and Benson, aged 2, now resides in East Malvern, an inner-east suburb of Melbourne. Interestingly, East Malvern is also the childhood home of two of Saturday's Victorian opponents, Bailey Smith and Max Holmes.
This property sale not only reflects Barrass's strategic investment but also aligns with broader trends in Perth's real estate market, where high-end properties continue to attract significant interest. As Barrass balances his professional commitments with personal milestones, the listing underscores the intersection of sports, lifestyle, and property in Australia's competitive housing landscape.
