NRL legend Alan Tongues makes a nice raid on Canberra real estate

NRL legend Alan Tongues has hoisted the ‘for sale’ sign on his family home in Watson as he prepares to swap city for country living.

But the former Raiders skipper won’t be heading too far, relocating to acreage outside of Canberra where the Tongue family of six plans to embrace a semi-rural lifestyle.

“My wife and I are originally from the country so we want our children to enjoy some space and bushland,” Alan says. 

The Tongues moved into their four-bedroom house in 2007 and Alan says it has ticked all the boxes as a family home.

“The house has a lovely feel to it and flows seamlessly from indoors to outdoors,” Alan says.

“It’s in a beautiful quiet spot with no through traffic and the block is fully enclosed with fencing so it has been perfect safe environment for our children.”

Post football, Alan uses his fitness skills to work with a wide range of groups from sporting clubs to students and children in juvenile justice programs.

No. 16 Bettie McNee Street, Watson will be auctioned on Wednesday, May 4 through LJ Hooker Gungahlin agent, Troy Thompson. Price guide: $700,000-plus. EER: 5. Inspect: Saturday 3pm-3:30pm