Former AFL WAG and model Nadia Bartel has achieved a significant real estate victory by selling her vintage Melbourne property for an impressive $3.23 million. The 40-year-old influencer originally purchased the four-bedroom, two-bathroom Edwardian home in the upscale suburb of Prahran in 2020 for $3.15 million, shortly after her separation from ex-husband and football champion Jimmy Bartel.
Auction Success and Profit Details
Listed with a price guide ranging from $3 million to $3.2 million, the property went under the hammer at auction on Saturday, with the final sales price initially withheld. However, industry sources have confirmed the $3.23 million figure, as reported by the Herald Sun this week, resulting in a tidy profit for Bartel.
Property Features and Preservation
Located approximately 8.7 kilometers from Melbourne's CBD in the city's prestigious eastern suburbs, the home boasts numerous period features. These include ornate fireplaces, leadlight windows, decorative timber finishes, and high ceilings. The residence offers a thoughtful open-plan layout, a large outdoor entertaining space, and a central family bathroom alongside an ensuite connected to the main bedroom.
Despite Bartel having flagged potential renovations when she purchased the property in October 2020, pictures from the recent sales campaign reveal that no major changes were made. The home retains its original charm with open fireplaces, decorative ceilings, a formal living room, and a laundry. Outside, impeccably manicured gardens and hedges create a private oasis around a barbecue area, complemented by a side street carport providing additional storage.
Background and Personal Life
Bartel acquired this property just four months after selling her $4 million marital home in St Kilda West following her split from former AFL star Jimmy Bartel. The couple, who were once considered the glamour pair of the AFL, spent the last two years of their marriage at the St Kilda address. They announced their separation in August 2019, though it is believed they actually parted ways two months earlier.
Nadia and Jimmy share custody of their two sons, Aston, aged ten, and Henley, seven. At the time of the separation, Nadia stated, "It's been a very difficult month for me and the boys. My single focus now is to continue to protect, care for, and provide for my two beautiful boys as this is a personal matter. I am so thankful for my very supportive family and friends."
Post-Separation Developments
Since the split, both parties have moved on with new relationships. Jimmy Bartel, famous for his tenure with the Geelong Football Club, welcomed a baby girl with his now-girlfriend Amelia Shepperd on April 4, 2023. Meanwhile, Nadia Bartel went public with her relationship with former footballer Peter Dugmore at the 2024 Australian Open, and the couple are reported to be still going strong.
This real estate transaction underscores Bartel's successful foray into the property market, leveraging the desirable location and preserved Edwardian character of her Prahran home to secure a profitable sale amidst Melbourne's competitive real estate landscape.
