Stewart Loewe to Sell Brighton Townhouse
FORMER St Kilda footballer Stewart “Buckets” Loewe is tackling Melbourne’s unpredictable housing market, listing for sale a new 3-level townhouse in Brighton.
The 41-year old former Saint, who after retiring from football in 2002 turned his famous massive hands to property development, can expect to make between $1.15 million and $1.25 million from the sale of 357 New Street, the latest creation by his development company Progressive Properties.
The townhouse includes 3 bedrooms, home theatre room and a double garage, and is within walking distance to the North Brighton shopping strip, the Middle Brighton Pier and the Seacombe Grove Beach.
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