former nrl star mark gasnier may be selling up to build his dream house, but his stunning sydney home of five years is perfectly dreamy in its own right the fox sports commentator and his wife claudine have put their beach side avalon home on the market they have lived in the breathtaking three bedroom retreat for almost five years and are now looking to move on but remain within the area, with an asking price of $2,495,000 it was a surprise for player who never expected to live on the northern beaches, let alone fall in the love with the coastal area scroll down for video  the 15 metre lap pool is next to a generous guest house, which can double as a rumpus room the incredible home is the perfect retreat, promising a private getaway with sun filled rooms, lush greenery, a picturesque lap pool and immaculate yet warm styling  the property, painted a soft green and fresh white, has a beautiful entry with a porch, wide set steps and french doors  the versatile property can easily be used as a quiet retreat, a rumbling, happy family home or the ultimate location for entertaining  he had played 11 first grade seasons based in southern sydney with the st george illawara dragons before his 2011 retirement gasnier also played in the australia and nsw sides and enjoyed a brief stint playing rugby union in france however, after making the move to 33 tasman road avalon from cronulla in 2010 with his newport raised wife, he knows there is no going back 'i didn't ever think i would live here on the northern beaches until i met claude,' he told the manly daily 'now i can't imagine living anywhere else' they are looking forward to buying another  the incredible home is the perfect retreat, promising a private getaway with sun filled rooms, lush greenery, a picturesque lap pool and immaculate yet warm styling the contemporary family beach house is the place where the gasniers proudly welcomed their two children, kalani, 3, and havana, 2 the versatile property can easily be used as a quiet retreat, a rumbling, happy family home or the ultimate location for entertaining the property is in a premium north avalon location, just 300 steps from the beach and a stroll to shops, cafes and schools, ensuring a relaxed, easy lifestyle the gem of a home is surrounded by lush greenery, tropical palms and sprawling grassed areas, perfect for a game of footy so gasnier could show his two little children the ropes! the courtyard is perfect for summer entertaining, with a fully equipped bar, marble benches and a barbeque for sunny sundays or moonlight dining  the breathtaking bathroom has a deep set bathtub and spacious shower with an innovative curved screen  the 15 metre stunning lap pool is next to a generous guest house, which can double as a rumpus room  the property, painted a soft green and fresh white, has a beautiful entry with a porch, wide set steps and french doors the home has a fresh beach feel with a classic theme of white and wood throughout  with skylights and sweeping high ceilings, the home is bright and welcoming however, strikingly there are splashes of colour throughout thanks to the windows  framing the  vines and greenery inside and out, the property is filled with impressive living spaces that cater for any mood or event a fireplace and flat screen television are perfect for an evening snuggled on the couch  the beautiful garden can be enjoyed 24 hours a day thanks to the stunning atmospheric lighting, perfect for entertaining in the moonlight  the master bedroom wing is a luxury with a state of the art ensuite, sprawling walk in wardrobe and a deck to look out over the stunning garden the breathtaking bathroom has a deep set bathtub and spacious shower with an innovative curved screen the ingenious layout of the property, a tastefully renovated cottage, shows that everything has been thought of for both practicality and style the daly m award winner and st george illawarra veteren and his family have resided in avalon for five years, welcoming two children  the ingenious layout of the property, a tastefully renovated cottage, shows that everything has been thought of for  practicality and style  they have lived in the breathtaking three bedroom retreat for almost five years and are now looking to move on but remain within the area, with an asking price of $2,495,000  an in built cushioned bench is perfect for enjoying a drink from the outdoor bar, a cup of tea with company or reading a book in the sun  the 15 metre lap pool is next to a generous guest house, which can double as a rumpus room the sleek kitchen with a generous overlooks a living space which has the option to flow outside to the impressive outdoor space, thanks to the sliding french doors with can open up the space the courtyard is perfect for summer entertaining, with a fully equipped bar, marble benches and a barbeque for sunny sundays or moonlight dining the master bedroom wing is a luxury with a state of the art ensuite, sprawling walk in wardrobe and a deck to look out over the stunning garden  trikingly there are splashes of colour throughout thanks to the windows framing the vines and greenery  gasnier and his wife claudine have lived there since 2010 and welcomed their children kalani and havana whilst enjoying the contemporary family home  the beautiful garden can be enjoyed 24 hours a day thanks to the stunning atmospheric lighting, perfect for entertaining in the moonlight the home also offers the perfect, relaxed beach lifestyle, with a sparkling pool for a dip after a day at the beach and an outdoor shower inside and out, the property is filled with impressive living spaces that cater for any mood or event given the impeccable styling of their tasman road property, the gasniers upcoming renovation with surely be incredible the sleek kitchen with a generous overlooks a living space which has the option to flow outside to the impressive outdoor space, thanks to the sliding french doors with can open up the space  the 15 metre lap pool is bordered by the rumpus room and a big grassy space, perfect for a game of footy! given the impeccable styling of their tasman road property, the gasniers upcoming renovation with surely be incredible 
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former nrl player and fox sports commentator mark gasnier is selling his stunning avalon property . gasnier and his wife claudine have lived there since 2010 and welcomed their children kalani and havana whilst enjoying the contemporary family home . the asking price for the three bedroom property on sydney's northern beaches is $2,495,000 . the incredible home is the perfect retreat, promising a private getaway with sun filled rooms, lush greenery, a picturesque lap pool and immaculate yet warm styling 