Buddy Franklin puts Donvale property on the market for $1.5 million

AFL superstar Lance “Buddy” Franklin has put his Melbourne home on the market. 

The four-bedroom, three-bathroom manse at 14 Woodhall Wynd, Donvale was listed on Monday with an asking price of between $1.4 and $1.5 million.

Franklin, the Sydney Swans’ power forward, purchased the property 10 years ago while a young player with former team Hawthorn.

It was before the 31-year-old met and married the love of his life, model and businesswoman Jesinta Franklin.

Jellis Craig director William Lyall said the property had been home to Mr Franklin’s dad, Lance Franklin senior, until he recently moved back to WA.

Mr Lyall said the Franklins decided to sell up after Buddy’s father’s move, preferring not to rent to people outside the family. They were planning to invest elsewhere.

“They thought about it and rather than keep it as an investment for non-family members they decided they would rather sell it,” he said.

“Both Lance and Jesinta are busy with their clothing and apparel business and modelling.”

While the home was not used by the glamour couple, their lives were a definite feature of it, particularly given Mr Franklin senior had a dedicated room for his son’s football memorabilia.

“He had everything from his junior and state representative photos, through to his time with Hawthorn and of course with the Sydney Swans memorabilia,” Mr Lyall said.

“He also had a Melbourne jumper on the wall because he is a huge Melbourne fan,” he said “It looked a little out of place in there,” Mr Lyall said with a laugh.

“That’s now all been removed for the sale.”

Mr Lyall said Mrs Franklin had been involved in small refurbishment of the home in preparation for the auction which is being held in November.

“It’s a lovely home in a sensational area,” Mr Lyall said. “It would suit a variety of people.”

The Franklins now live in Rose Bay in a renovated home close to the Sydney Swans home ground, buying their current home for a reported $2.35 million in 2016.

The auction is being held on Saturday, November 10, at 1pm.