Olympic swim champ Libby Trickett splashes $20 million on waterfront mansion
Olympic swimming champion Libby Trickett has splashed $20 million on a lavish waterfront mansion in Brisbane.
The seven-time Olympic medallist, 40, and her husband, Luke, a former stockbroker and entrepreneur, emerged as the cashed-up owners of the recently settled five-bedroom, six-bathroom residence in Hawthorne.
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The property was sold in December with Sarah Hackett from Place New Farm.
Ms Hackett described the sale as "a huge highlight in my career" in a post to Instagram earlier this year.
"I'm proud to share that this truly magnificent landmark home at 98 Virginia Avenue, Hawthorne, has now sold and settled," she wrote.
"For 30 years, I've admired this home and the family who built it.
"Congratulations to the new family now calling it home."
The $20 million result is one of the highest prices for a house sold in Brisbane.
Colleen and Don Gardiner, the founders of the pharmacy chain, Don Gardiner Chemists, built the house.
The Gardiners bought the property in 1991 for $920,000, demolishing the existing Queenslander to rebuild their lavish family home.
Boasting expansive river and city views, the three-storey mansion occupies a 2175-square-metre waterfront block.
The sprawling property features a tennis court, an infinity-edge swimming pool and 20 metres of river frontage.
Designed to capture panoramic views of the Brisbane River and city skyline, the listing described the home as combining "scale, sophistication and lifestyle in perfect balance".
Set behind a gated circular driveway, the house features timber parquetry flooring, 7.6-metre ceilings, plantation shutters, full-height glass and a sweeping staircase with wrought iron balustrades.
The main level centres around a spacious open-plan living and dining area.
The kitchen is designed for entertaining and has premium appliances, a walk-in pantry, a breakfast bar and extensive storage.
It flows out to a covered entertaining terrace with a built-in barbecue and an outdoor kitchen.
Upstairs features a second living area that opens to a wrap-around balcony and a rooftop terrace with 360-degree views.
The master suite has balcony access, a walk-in robe and a luxurious ensuite.
Two additional bedrooms, one with an ensuite and private balcony, the other with a walk-in robe, are also located on the top level, along with a main bathroom.
A second master suite on the middle level features balcony access, a walk-in robe and an ensuite.
The ground floor has a large living and dining area with a kitchenette, a bathroom, a multi-purpose room and a wine cellar.
On the lower level, a terraced yard and a resort-style infinity pool are positioned to capture the river views.
Additionally, the property is well-suited for boating, featuring a boat shed with its own powder room.
The couple, who wed in 2007, share five children.
Luke Trickett, a former Australian national swimmer, founded the invoiced payments start-up company, Marmalade, alongside two Afterpay executives in 2019.
The Trickett family welcomed their fifth child, Archie, in April, joining their brood, including Poppy, Edwina, Bronte, and Alfred.
According to Cotality, the median house price in Hawthorne is $2.35 million.
Originally published as Olympic swim champ Libby Trickett splashes $20 million on waterfront mansion
