Legendary sports commentator Bruce McAvaney sells his stunning Adelaide beachside home for a rumoured $2.45million… as he and wife Anne Johnson relocate to Sydney for 2020 Olympics
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Legendary sports commentator Bruce McAvaney and his wife Anne Johnson have sold their palatial Glenelg South home in Adelaide, less than two months after it was put on the market.
The luxury beachside property, which has homed the couple for over two decades, was pictured with a huge ‘sold’ sign outside it this week courtesy of Harris Real Estate.
While estate agent Karen Dorman wouldn’t reveal the final sale price to realestate.com.au, the home was initially rumoured to fetch between $2.45 and $2.69 million.
Sold! Bruce McAvaney’s huge Glenelg South home (pictured) in Adelaide has been snapped up by a keen buyer, less than two months after it was put on the market
‘It was on the market for 43 days, whereas most properties along that coast sits on the market for approximately 100 days,’ she told the site.
‘They are in hot demand because people like to be close to the beach, but it’s still quite affordable – if you were in Sydney or Melbourne, it would be a lot more expensive.’
She added that a ‘lovely local family’ had decided to snap up the property, after four parties showed interest in the lavish home.
McAvaney, 66, is set to temporarily relocate to Sydney in order to work on the Tokyo 2020 Olympics coverage next year.
Iconic sportscaster: Bruce McAvaney, 66 (pictured), sold his Glenelg South home because he is temporarily relocating to Sydney to work on the Tokyo 2020 Olympics coverage next year
Hot property! Bruce had shared the home with his TV producer wife Anne Johnson for the last two decades
Speaking to The Advertiser earlier in the year, the Channel Seven personality said the luxury property has hosted a number of prominent sports commentators and athletes over the years, although he wouldn’t specify who exactly.
‘We entertained a lot more when we were a bit younger,’ he said.
‘Every year we had barbecues for groups of visiting commentators and athletes.’
Private sanctuary! The master bedroom comes with lounge and balcony access, as well as a walk-in robe and full bathroom
He went on to say the sale would be somewhat bittersweet, given that the home has provided such fond memories, but he added he intends to move back to Adelaide following his commentating stint for the Olympics.
‘We will miss the community for the few months that we’re relocating to Sydney. But what we will miss the most is hearing the ocean, even when it’s stormy, it’s spectacular. We can wake up in the morning and clearly see dolphins swimming while we’re still lying in bed,’ he said.
The four-bedroom home features an open-plan living, dining and kitchen area, as well as a private lounge and living room, three bathrooms, a laundry and an outdoor entertainment area, complete with patio and stone oven.
The property also boasts a well-sized boat shed for the would-be skipper, with plenty of space to accommodate up to five cars or small vehicles.
Perfect hideaway! Selling agent Karen Dorman said the property was on the market for 43 days, whereas most properties along that coast sits on the market for approximately 100 days