AFL champion Liam Shiels lists his vintage cottage in Melbourne’s East Hawthorn for $1.6million

A gorgeous Melbourne cottage owned by AFL champ Liam Shiels and his wife Claire has hit the market.

The Victorian-era style house will go under the hammer on March 4 with a price range of $1.5million-$1.6million, according to the Herald Sun. 

Located in fashionable East Hawthorn, 11km from the CBD, Shiels first purchased the delightful vintage two bedroom one bathroom single-story home in 2011. 

A Melbourne cottage (frontage pictured) owned by AFL champ Liam Shiels and his wife Claire up for sale. The footy star hopes to score with a price listing of $1.5million-$1.6million when the property goes under the hammer on March 4 reports the Herald Sun 

Built in the early 1900s, the delightful family home retains much of its period charm, including a timber frontage, with porch and iron lace finish.

Meanwhile, the original layout has been modernised with a renovation creating open-plan living spaces for the lounge and kitchen area.

Highlights include a sculptured garden and a backyard entertainment deck with built-in seating.

Located in fashionable East Hawthorn,  Shiels first purchased the delightful vintage two bedroom one bathroom single-story home in 2011 Pictured: Shiels and his wife Claire

The gorgeous modern kitchen, meanwhile, boasts Bosch stainless appliances, induction stove top and a stone breakfast island.

Each of the bedrooms boast chic plantation shutters and built in wardrobes.

There’s also a CCTV system, a money-saving water tank, and European style laundry.

Built in the early 1900s, the delightful family home retains much of its period charm, including a timber frontage, with porch and iron lace finish Pictured: Shiels built the entertainment and BBQ deck in the backyard himself (pictured)

The beautiful light-filled lounger area

Shiels, 31, who played with the Hawthorn Football Club in three premierships between 2013-2015, now plays for North Melbourne.

He shares a son, Tommy, who is ten-months old, with his wife Claire.

According to the Herald Sun’s report, the couple bought the house originally for its excellent location.

Describing the cottage as ‘so close to everything,’ Shiels continued: ‘There are three train stations within walking distance.

‘[There are] lots of cafes, an off-leash dog park about 100m away where we walk our golden retriever and it’s pretty handy to get to the MCG.’

The original layout has been modernised with a renovation creating open-plan living spaces for the lounge and kitchen area (pictured)