Hawthorn double Premiership player Brent Guerra looks to kick house goal in Highett

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Guerra said that before his three-bedroom house at 1/9 Sandford St was styled for its sale campaign, he had Premiership team photos and other football memorabilia on display.

He and his Hawthorn teammates often spent time on the north-facing backyard’s large timber deck, shaded by palm trees.

“All the boys came around and we used to enjoy each other’s company and celebrate after a game,” Guerra said.

“Hodgy (Luke Hodge) was always around and Buddy (Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin) in the early days.

“The big entertaining area is good to have people over, for kids to run around on the lawn and kick a football.”

Inside the light-filled house.

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Plenty of family parties and post-football game celebrations have been held on the deck.

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Hawthorn’s Brent Guerra celebrates with the Premiership cup following the 2013 AFL Grand Final against Fremantle. Picture: George Salpigtidis.

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The kitchen has stone benchtops and plenty of preparation space.

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Guerra’s sons Jack and Billie, who are now aged seven and five – and both staunch Hawthorn supporters – have enjoyed birthdays in the home, along with Christmas and New Years parties.

“The location is great, Southland shopping centre is just down the road and the Highett Rd shops, new restaurants and bars not too far away,” Guerra said.

“It’s close to the beach and you can take the kids there.”

Distinct dining and living domains.

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Brent Guerra spoils Hayden Ballantyne in the 2013 grand final. Picture: Colleen Petch.

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There are three bedrooms.

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Since purchasing the property in 2003, he has upgraded the two bathrooms, the kitchen and living area.

“Recently we installed new carpet, painted inside and out and landscaped the garden in the last month,” Guerra said.

Other highlights include the front garden’s picket fence and rose bushes, a vine-shaded undercover sitting area off one of the bedrooms, laundry facilities in a bathroom and a lockup garage.

A picket fence and rose bushes add a touch of charm.

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Brent Guerra at the Hawthorn Football Club’s museum.

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The home is a seven minute drive to the beach, Waves Leisure Centre and Highett Reserve.

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Marshall White Bayside director Matthew Pillios described the house as “a single-level great entertainer” ideal for families, downsizers and retirees who enjoy having plenty of room for their grandchildren to visit.

The home will be auctioned February 9 with a $1.02m-$1.085m asking range.