AFL legend Nathan Buckley’s ex-wife Tania scores $10m windfall with Toorak property sale

Tania Buckley, ex-wife of AFL legend Nathan Buckley, has pocketed a hefty profit after offloading the former couple’s Tudor-style mansion in Toorak.

She listed the luxury five-bedroom house on Stonehaven Court in March last year with initial hopes of $16.8 million to $18 million.

After failing to find a buyer at that price point, the property was withdrawn from the market during the winter months and re-launched in spring with a revised guide of $15 million to $16.5 million.

After almost one year on-market, the property has sold for $13 million with Ross Savas of Kay & Burton Stonnington.

Despite selling for $5 million below the original asking price, the sale netted Buckley a significant windfall of almost $10 million.

Tania and the former Collingwood captain and coach Nathan, who announced their split after 18 years of marriage in 2020, purchased the property in 2007 for $3.92 million.

The grand two-storey Tudor revival residence on 1233 square metres was once home to the Swiss consul.

The floorplan includes five bedrooms, six bathrooms, a study, a library and office, and multiple living areas.

Inside features include French smoked oak herringbone floors, a Chemise Philippe fireplace, travertine, steel framed doors and designer wallpaper.

The reception foyer flows into an expansive living zone with a fireplace and dining room overlooking the garden and swimming pool.

The travertine island bench serves as a casual dining area or breakfast bar.

The kitchen has high-end appliances, including a French Lancanche Range with two ovens and a seven-burner cooktop.

It also has an integrated fridge and butler’s pantry.

A staircase leads to the first level, where all the bedrooms open onto an expansive balcony with garden views.

The grand main bedroom, a hidden study nook and kitchenette, includes a dressing room and walk-in wardrobe that opens into the travertine ensuite.

An additional three bedrooms include study nooks and travertine ensuites.

Another space, which could be utilised as a gym or fifth bedroom, has its own kitchenette and ensuite.

Other property features include a study and games room, a 500-bottle wine cellar, a powder room, marble laundry and an integrated Sonos sound system.

Tania landed the property in the divorce settlement and lived in the home with teenage sons Jett, 18, and Ayce, 16.

Since the divorce, Tania has moved on with a new boyfriend, Marco Kelly.

Meanwhile, Nathan has been in a long-term relationship with 36-year-old business manager Brodie Ryan since 2022.

According to CoreLogic, the median house price in Toorak is $4.59 million.