Mark Philippoussis: Former Williamstown home of tennis champ for sale

Author:ahsan

Mark Philippoussis’s old place at 15 Waters Edge, Williamstown is for sale.

THE former Williamstown home of tennis champ Mark Philippoussis has been served up to the market via an eBay-style auction.

The dual Davis Cup winner and grand slam runner up, known as Scud, sold the three-level beachside house at 15 Waters Edge to the current owners in 2009.

CoreLogic records show the property transacted for $835,000 then.

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Mark Philippoussis on board P&O’s Pacific Eden at Station Pier ahead of the Australian Open Tennis Legends Tournament. Picture: Andrew Henshaw

Breakfast of champions.

Those owners have now listed the five-bedroom home with a $1.7-$1.87m price guide and an auction campaign via Openn Negotiation, a website that allows buyers place bids at any time. RT Edgar Inner West director Joanne Royston said the auction was due to end at 11.30am on August 22, unless the vendors received an attractive offer prior.

Ms Royston said the vendors had carried out a cosmetic renovation since buying the pad from Philippoussis, who grew up in the Williamstown area. They painted the interior and exterior, and updated the bathrooms.

The vendors lived at the property for the their first few years of ownership, particularly enjoying the “fabulous view” across Jawbone Reserve and Port Phillip Bay, but had rented it out since moving to Daylesford a few years ago.

Classy underfoot.

Motivating views.

The beach is just one minute’s walk away.

“Williamstown’s main swimming beach is literally a one-minute walk away, as is the lifesaving club with a private pool for members,” Ms Royston said. “You’re also right on the wetlands, and 30 seconds from Williamstown High School.” The agent also highlighted the property’s “deep backyard” and double lockup garage, which is crowned by a loft with a bedroom-living space, a kitchen and ensuite.

The main bedroom has a balcony, ensuite and a walk-in wardrobe. The open-plan living and dining space features a stone and stainless-steel kitchen, and opens out to a courtyard.

Philippoussis led Australia to Davis Cup wins in 1999 and 2003. He also made the 1998 US Open and 2003 Wimbledon finals, going down to Pat Rafter in the former.