Cricketer Simon O’Donnell completes a multimillion-dollar deal for a stunning horse and cattle farm in Victoria

Former Australian Test cricketer and former St Kilda footballer Simon O’Donnell has signed a multimillion-dollar deal to sell his sprawling country property.

The horse and cattle farm in Willowmavin, Victoria, has been home to the 60-year-old sportsman and commentator for three decades.

Although O’Donnell couldn’t disclose the exact sales price of the agreement reached late last month, the farm was listed with an asking price between $4.5 million and $4.9 million.

The property includes not only the family residence, but also a number of horse and livestock facilities that the couple have meticulously renovated over their 29-year tenure, including a tennis court and a large swimming pool.

O’Donnell revealed that the property’s international buyer has a fascination with horses but reportedly has no ties to the racing industry.

Former Australian Test cricketer and former St Kilda footballer Simon O’Donnell (centre) has signed a multi-million dollar deal to sell his sprawling country estate

The horse and cattle farm in Willowmavin, Victoria, has been home to the 60-year-old sportsman and commentator for three decades

Speaking to realestate.com.auO’Donnell said that while the sale was bittersweet, he hoped the new buyer would enjoy the property.

“It has always been a happy farm and we hope it will be that way for the new residents,” he said.

“It’s been a fun 30 years and we’re looking forward to the next 30.”

O’Donnell has had an impressive sporting career, having played in six Test matches for the Australian cricket team and 87 one-day internationals.

Although O’Donnell couldn’t disclose the exact sales price of the agreement reached late last month, the farm was listed with an asking price between $4.5 million and $4.9 million

The property includes not only the family residence, but also a number of horse and livestock facilities that the couple have meticulously renovated over their 29-year tenure, including a tennis court and a large swimming pool

He also had the honor of captaining the Victoria state cricket team and representing them in Sheffield Shield matches for almost a decade.

Previously, O’Donnell played 24 games for St Kilda Football Club.

In addition to his successes on the cricket and football pitch, O’Donnell later became a prominent figure in the world of horse racing.

His son James has also started a career in the AFL and is listed as a rookie with the Western Bulldogs.

O’Donnell expressed his excitement for his former team as they prepare to start the finals this weekend.

Speaking to realestate.com.au, O’Donnell said that while the sale was bittersweet, he hoped the new buyer would enjoy the property