GLAMOUR couple Joel Patfull and Elle Ferguson are planning to buy their first love nest, with the former AFL player listing his New Farm house for sale.
Currently in Bali, Patfull bought 73 Browne St in 2008 during his third year with the Lions, and before making the move to the GWS Giants.
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He had previously bought, renovated and sold a house at Morningside.
“I was looking for a bigger project – and this house (New Farm) needed a lot of work,” Patfull said. “Queenslanders are so adaptable.”
Elle, a stylist and the founder of tan brand Elle Effect, said her partner had a “real passion for renovating and transforming properties”.
The influencer said Patfull was responsible for all of the major works on the New Farm house, but she also had a hand in the final product.
“He did all of the major work but when I walked in there I told him it needed a woman’s touch,” she said. “It was way more masculine than it is now.
“Now it is a dream home and we love its beachy, coastal vibe, but we want a new project.”
When asked whether they were looking for a family home, she laughed: “Joel would be nodding but I would just be looking for somewhere to put my handbags and shoes”.
The loved up couple have made the move south to Sydney, and have been living in North Bondi.
“We’ve kind of fallen in love with being able to just walk to the beach, but beachside property is expensive,” Patfull said.
Elle, on the other hand, has not ruled out buying another Queenslander-style house in New Farm.
“We love the vibe in New Farm,” she said. “It reminds me of Paddington in Sydney, and we love that the airport is so close. With the amount of international travel we do, that works for us.
“We are both huge fans of Brisbane, and New Farm is a real sweet spot for us.”
She said the couple enjoyed cooking and having room for family and friends, which was what appealed about the Browne St house.
But she said it was time to “pass those good vibes on to someone else”.
The property is listed for sale with Josh Brown and Ruby Kiriyama-Brown of Ray White New Farm.
It is a short walk from the James Street cafe precinct, and sits on a 564 sqm block with a swimming pool.
There are three bedrooms and two bathrooms, an outdoor entertaining area and a private rear deck, a secure double garage and lower level storage space, a contemporary kitchen and a master bedroom with an ensuite and walk-in wardrobe.
But it is the property’s location that is expected to be popular with buyers as its is also close to the Howard Smith Wharves, Merthyr Village and New Farm Park.
“The biggest selling point is the block size, the location and the house, which has been beautifully renovated and you can also build underneath,” Mr Brown said.
“We have already had a few offers so we are just working through whether we go to auction or sell prior.”