That’s where the mega-contract went! Inside Buddy’s new $9m Gold Coast mansion

That’s where the mega-contract went! Inside Buddy’s new $9m Gold Coast mansion

AFL Sydney Swans player Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin and his wife Jesinta splashed about $9 million on a glamorous Mediterranean mansion on the Gold Coast, weeks before listing their luxury apartment in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs.

The high-profile couple’s latest multimillion-dollar buy comes after Franklin signed on with the Swans for another year, days out from the team’s AFL Grand Final against Geelong.

The celebrated player and his wife, a former Miss Universe turned top fashion influencer, this week listed their $5 million Rose Bay pad, amid persistent rumours they would relocate to the Gold Coast, where Jesinta grew up.

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The Mediterranean-inspired home is located in an emerging Hinterland suburb.Source: Supplied
The magnesium pool has a swim-up bar.Source: Supplied

Amir Prestige principal Amir Mian and agent Justin Haynes had marketed the unique European-inspired house with a price guide of between $8m and $10m.

The exact sale price has not been disclosed.

The one-of-a-kind hillside house with 180-degree views of the Gold Coast skyline combines curves and arches crafted from limestone with landscaped greenery.

The main bedroom is a showstopper, with its 4m headboard and a vaulted tunnel leading to a dressing room and ensuite.

The home has seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms.Source: Supplied
Limestone is featured through architectural detail in expansive living spaces.Source: Supplied
It was marketed with a price guide of betwen $8m and $10m.Source: Supplied
The build was completed last November.Source: Supplied

Outdoor amenities are reminiscent of a resort, with a glamorous terrace running the length of the magnesium pool with swim-up bar, while there’s also a built-in barbecue, games room and living room with panoramic views.

The build was completed in November last year, with Tidal Constructions taking out the top prize for House of the Year at the Gold Coast Master Builders Awards.

The Franklins are now in search of a buyer for their four-bedroom, three-bathroom pad in Rose Bay’s designer complex, The Carlisle.

The Sydney apartment is listed with Paul Biller, of Biller Property.

The couple’s Rose Bay apartment has been listed.Source: Supplied
It is marketed with a price guide of $5-5.5m.Source: Supplied