Fully renovated AFL dynasty home hits the market for first time in 40 years with a $2.2m asking price

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The house that famed AFL player Mick Martyn, nurtured by his football icon father Bryan Martyn, is now up for sale at a price of $2.2 million.

Growing up for much of his childhood, the North Melbourne and Carlton star resided on Mirls Street in Newport, sharing a home there with his four siblings in Melbourne.

The four-bedroom, two-bathroom house is set for an auction on August 30, marking 41 years since Bryan and his wife Mary initially purchased it, as reported by realestate.com.au last Friday.

In the past few years, the California Bungalow has experienced a significant makeover, yet it still preserves some vintage elements, such as ornate ceiling roses and beautifully finished wooden flooring.

Each room here feels special to me, considering I’ve played a significant role in its renovation as a member of our family,” I might say, assuming the role of Stephen Martyn, Bryan’s son and the current homeowner.

‘I wish my mother and father were alive now to see it made into such a beautiful home.’

After their passing, Stephen inherited a 662 square meter plot, where he raised his sons together with his spouse.

The house features not one but two living spaces, a formal dining area, and a beautiful front yard, which is where it’s reported that Bryan took notice of his palm tree and weeping willow.

Adrian Butera, who is in charge at Compton Green Inner West, mentioned that it might be possible to transform the room above the garage into a bedroom instead.

As a devoted follower, I’d like to share that Bryan, who passed away in 2002 at the age of 71, and his beloved wife Mary initially settled on Mirls Street in the 1950s. Later on, in 1984, they made the decision to purchase their family home right there on Mirls Street.

In the 1950s, the footballer gained recognition in the VFL and was awarded the Sydney Barker Medal as the most outstanding player of the Kangaroos that year.

Mick, aged 56, managed to win the same award twice throughout his football career, having been selected for North Melbourne through the father-son rule during his drafting.

In 1996 and 1999, this player took part in two major championships with the team named Kangaroos. Later on, they switched to Carlton and decided to retire in 2003 following a knee injury.

As a devoted disciple, I’m proudly shoulder-to-shoulder with my brother Stephen, crafting our legacy at Able Industries Engineering – the very company that was birthed by our visionary father, Bryan, back in ’75!

Initially, the company, located in both South Kingsville and Spotswood, began its operations as a humble sheet metal fabrication enterprise.

Now, it specialises in several industries, including defence and renewable energy. 

The company has been involved in a number of notable Australian ventures, such as the Crown Casino, Federation Square, and attractions like rides at Dreamworld and Movie World, to name a few.

Besides running his own business and playing football, Bryan also dedicated time to community work. One of his contributions was investing $250,000 towards improving the facilities at the Newport Football Club.

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2025-08-09 04:48