Five homes where Michael Clarke can enjoy his retirement

Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke is hanging up his baggy green.

The respected skipper is retiring at 34, so it’s too early to consider an assisted living village.

When you are a cashed-up sports star with a baby on the way, only a family-friendly mansion will do.

His wife Kyly, a model and presenter, is expecting the couple’s first child.

25 Barry Street, Kew

It’s on a street with a less than glamorous name but gosh, this house is swish. This grand Victorian is an adult Disneyland, with its pool-view entertainer’s pavilion, library, huge gym and only the best finishes from the gurus of property design, including landscaper to the stars, Paul Bangay.

101 Yarrbat Avenue, Balwyn

Baby Clarke is going to need a good school to go to, and there are few better in Melbourne than Balwyn High School. This property is in the zone has “billabong and bushland” garden that any kid would love getting lost in.

 

11 Craig Avenue, Vaucluse

Every day would be a holiday if you called this joint home. The waterfront family mansion has a tropical garden, beach access and gun-barrel ocean views. Its decor is of a very particular taste, so if Kyly wants to do a make-over, that will keep Clarke busy.

Melaleuca Drive, Hamilton Island

Clarke will need over $6 million to ink a deal for this sensational Queensland home, but surely a sizeable Channel Nine commentary box deal is imminent? The luxury timber property has panoramic water views, and a resort-worthy pool and outdoor spa.

 

43 View Street, Peppermint Grove

Agents are spruiking this as an entertainer’s paradise, and with more time on his hands, Clarke will no doubt be having lots of people over for a barbie. This one has an Italian “Bisazza” pool, which sounds very fancy, plus pool house and outdoor shower.