AFL: Steve Wallis sets a record in Essendon as he moves to St Kilda

AFL veteran Steve Wallis and his wife Sue have sold their Essendon home for a profitable $8.5million – a new property record for the Victorian suburb.

The couple are moving to St Kilda West after they recently purchased a stunning house there for $11million, according to realestate.com.au.

The Wallis family, which includes son Mitch, who plays for the Western Bulldogs, have lived in the Leslie Road residence for 15 years.

A new record: Footscray footy legend Steve Wallis has set a new record in the Essendon housing market after selling his home for $8.5million

‘It’s an understated home from the street, but once you get inside, it’s like your own private resort,’ said McDonald Upton agent Joe Zucco.

Steve and Sue listed their beloved 1920s-built home with Mr Zucco and sold it in an off-market deal.

They bought the home back in 2006 for $3.1million – significantly less than the $8.5million they eventually sold it for.

Trendy: The couple are moving to St Kilda West after they recently purchased a stunning house there for $11million, according to Realestate.com.au 

Mr Zucco said that the house is located in one of Essendon’s ‘premier streets’ and would be highly sought after, especially when prospective buyers saw the interior.    

‘[The vendors] did some renovations, they did a beautiful alfresco area. It’s quite a stunning home,’ the agent added.

The property has five bedrooms, four bathrooms and a tennis court, and sits on a 1,900sqm block.    

Mr Zucco secured a sale for the home after only two private inspections.

History: Steve and Sue listed their beloved 1920s home with McDonald Upton agent Joe Zucco and sold it in an off-market deal. Pictured: the Wallises after selling their Essendon home

Steve Wallis is a former Australian Rules footballer who played 261 games for Footscray in the Victorian Football League before hanging up the boots in 1996. 

The highlights in his footy career include eight finals and two prelims. He also captained the side in 1989.

Steve represented Victoria in the AFL State of Origin and has since been inducted into the club’s Hall of Fame.

His son Mitch was drafted under the father-son rule in 2010 to the Bulldogs, which is the modern-day version of Footscray after the club changed its name in 1996.  

Career: Steve Wallis (back, centre) is a former AFL great who played 261 games for Footscray before hanging up the boots in 1996. The highlights in his footy career include eight finals and two prelims. He also captained the side in 1989