‘Neighbours’ star Ryan Moloney lists sprawling farm for sale
Australian TV star Ryan Moloney, known for his role as Jarrod “Toadie” Rebecchi on Neighbours, has put his luxurious acreage on the market with hopes of selling for $7.5-$8 million.
The actor and his wife Alison are selling their four-bedroom home that sits on a 4.33-hectare block in Merricks on the Mornington Peninsula in southeastern Melbourne.
Highlights of the property include a pool, gym, half basketball court, barn, riding arena and stables.
According to CoreLogic records, the Moloneys have owned the property since 2015.
The couple said they had loved “watching the storms roll in from the south or (the) sunrises in the east” through the home’s expansive windows.
“The house is designed to create a connection with the outdoors, and the quietness and seclusion is perfect for our lifestyles to relax and unwind,” the couple said.
Though Moloney has starred in the Aussie soap opera since 1995, he also spends his time operating a beekeeping and honey business, Beach Box Honey, with Alison from their farm.
The property is also quite close to the beach, which Homes and Acreage director Grant Perry said was a rare thing for acreages in the area.
“It will really appeal to someone with horses,” he said.
“You can ride straight out from the property down to Balnarring Beach, where you are allowed to ride on the beach.”
The sprawling property also scores points for eco-friendliness, with solar panels, its own dam, orchard, chook pen, and 280,000 litres of water storage.
The “virtually off-grid” home would also suit a buyer looking for a “walk-in” property, Mr Perry said, since it doesn’t require any renovations.
Mr Perry said Merricks was becoming one of the Mornington Peninsula’s standout suburbs, due to its quieter coastal lifestyle and shorter commute to Melbourne than hotspots such as Portsea or Sorrento.
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