AFL great Buddy Franklin and his influencer wife Jesinta are struggling to off load their enormous mansion known as 'Villa Casa' on the Gold Coast.
The luxurious 'Mediterranean' style seven-bedroom, eight-bathroom pad has been languishing on the market since it was passed in at auction two months ago.
Bought in 2022 for $8.75million, the Reedy Creek spread covers a whopping 1096 square metres and features spectacular views of the nearby coastline.
The high-profile couple are still searching for a buyer after announcing they were selling up in order to try out 'farm life' reported the Courier Mail on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, agents attached to the sale are remaining 'tight-lipped' about negotiations with potential buyers.
Located on high ground some 16kms from the Gold Coast CBD, the resort style multi-level home features expansive grounds and two separate dwellings.
The two-storey main residence boasts a 'rumpus room', a media room, and a private living room.
There's also a large pool and entertainment deck with adjoining 'pavilion'.
AFL great Buddy Franklin and his influencer wife Jesinta are struggling to off load their enormous mansion known as 'Villa Casa' on the Gold Coast
Design features includes grand floor-to-ceiling windows with 'Spanish' style arches, timber floors and lime-rendered walls.
Gold is used for the lights and taps, adding a touch of elegance.
The gourmet kitchen, meanwhile, offers a dolomite marble island breakfast bench.
A second two-bedroom residence on the estate serves as a 'guest house' and comes with two well-appointed bathrooms.
The luxurious 'Mediterranean' style seven-bedroom, eight-bathroom pad has been languishing on the market since it was pass in at auction two months ago
The high-profile couple are still searching for a buyer after announcing they were selling up in order to try out 'farm life'
Buddy, 37, and Jesinta, 32, smashed the price record for a property purchased in the scenic hinterland area when they snapped up the mansion two years ago.
Designed by award-winning architects Reece Keil, the grand estate attracted immense interest upon first hitting the market in 2022, becoming the most viewed property on Realestate.com.au at the time.
The Franklin's decision to sell follows reports they are eyeing a move to the country.
Jesinta has had itchy feet for some time, ditching Sydney for the Gold Coast following footballer husband Buddy's retirement from the AFL in 2023.
Bought in 2022 for $8.75million, the Reedy Creek spread covers a whopping 1096 square metres and features spectacular views of the nearby coastline
Just a year and a half later, the model is eyeing green pastures.
'We're actually thinking of selling up and buying a farm now, so yeah, we'll see how we go,' Jesinta recently told The Morning Show.
While she said, 'We love it. We absolutely love it' when it comes to the Gold Coast, the mother-of-two would like to go bush.
'That could be the next thing we're talking about the next time I'm here. We just love the idea of being on land, growing our own food, having horses, a couple of Highland cows, we'd love that,' she said.
Jesinta has been relishing time alone with her husband and kids, daughter Tullulah, three, and son Rocky, two.
'We're getting so much quality time together and we always make sure that we watch the Swannies and the Hawks games,' Jesinta said.
The pair sold their luxury pad in Sydney's eastern suburbs for $5 million to complete their move to the Gold Coast.
The power couple purchased the prestige property, situated in The Carlisle apartment complex, in 2020 for $5million.
Designed by award-winning architects Reece Keil, the estate attracted immense interest upon first hitting the market in 2022, becoming the most viewed property on Realestate.com.au at the time
