Jordan Lewis is enjoying the good life.
Jordan Lewis is a former Hawthorn and Melbourne AFL player, footy commentator, part-time coach at Melbourne, winemaker and Pentridge Cellars ambassador.
Where do you live?
In Glen Iris with my wife, Lucy, and three boys in a double-fronted Victorian house we bought in 2014. We love the area. It’s family friendly, with great parks close by.
What property do you own?
I have never owned investment properties. I have taken the approach to pay off my own home as quickly as possible, which has allowed me to invest in other opportunities, such as recently co-founding Mornington Peninsula wine label DML.
What do you love most about your home?
I love the homely feel my wife has created. At the same time, there is still enough space for the boys to run around and expend energy. We are also so lucky to have great neighbours and live on a street full of lovely people.
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One thing you’d change?
Lucy would love to modernise the kitchen and build a second storey once the kids are a bit older. It would be great for the boys to have their own getaway as brothers.
First foot on the property ladder?
I bought a single-fronted Victorian home in Hawthorn East around 2010. My wife and I had missed out on a few properties beforehand, but this one was perfect for us – we were rewarded for being patient.
Are you a keen or reluctant property buyer?
I love property but I hate the process of buying, including turning up to houses for an open for inspection with 20 other couples. I enjoy going to home inspections now, purely to see if we could incorporate anything in our home. They can be great for inspiration.
How many homes have you ever bought and ever sold?
I’ve bought two houses, and probably wouldn’t look to buy any more, and sold one, in order to buy our current home.
Highlights of your property journey?
The auction of our first home. The buzz on the day was memorable and there was no better feeling once it had sold.
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Jordan Lewis at Pentridge Cellars.
Best property advice you’ve heard?
Instead of spending money to renovate a property on a small block, think about investing the money to buy a house on a bigger block and then renovate that when you can.
Tips for homebuyers?
Be patient and set a budget. I was always disappointed when we went to an auction and missed out on a property. But, looking back now, we definitely ended up with the better property. Everything happens for a reason.
Future property plans?
We were originally going to renovate and put in a wine cellar, but I have recently bought a cellar at Pentridge Cellars, so I won’t need to do that anytime soon.
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