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After snapping up a $5.5 million beach house just 100 metres from the sand, NRL superstar Nathan Cleary has wasted no time putting his stamp on the property. And while the original 1950s cottage was certainly more humble than you might expect from a four-time premiership winner, Nathan Cleary’s Curl Curl house has now undergone a stylish renovation–and the results are a far cry from what we first saw.
But there’s a twist. Rather than settling into his newly refreshed coastal retreat, the Penrith Panthers halfback has decided to put it on the rental market, with an asking price of $2,350 per week.
The good news? Thanks to the new rental listing, we’ve been given a glimpse inside the renovated property.
Inside Nathan Cleary’s newly renovated Curl Curl house
When Cleary purchased the Northern Beaches property in June 2026, the original four-bedroom, one-bathroom cottage was in need of some serious attention. Now, just months later, the home has undergone a cosmetic transformation, with a brand-new kitchen, refreshed bathroom, new floorboards and a fresh coat of paint breathing new life into the ageing property.
The exterior has also been repainted, giving the 1950s cottage a much-needed facelift while retaining its relaxed coastal character.
Nathan Cleary’s Curl Curl house is now available to rent
Of course, the biggest surprise isn’t the renovation itself–it’s what Cleary decided to do with the property now that the work is complete.
According to realestate.com.au, the newly renovated home has been listed for rent through Belle Property Northern Beaches, with an asking price of $2,350 per week. That works out to a rather eye-watering $122,200 a year in rent, although it’s actually below Curl Curl’s reported median weekly rental price of $2,500.
Nathan Cleary’s Curl Curl house is all about location
The original 1950s cottage sits on a 510-square-metre block. Its biggest luxury, however, is something no renovation can manufacture: the ocean is around 100 metres away, with the property enjoying sweeping water views. There’s a reason location is the oldest cliché in real estate. Sitting moments from Curl Curl Beach, the home offers the kind of coastal lifestyle Sydneysiders dream about: morning swims, sandy feet and the ocean practically at the end of the street.
For Cleary, the Northern Beaches also comes with a sense of familiarity. The 28-year-old spent part of his childhood in the area, with his family previously living in Newport before relocating closer to Penrith during his father Ivan Cleary’s coaching career. His parents have since returned to Newport.
Nathan Cleary is no stranger to renovating
This isn’t Cleary’s first renovation.
The Panthers halfback previously transformed his riverside Penrith home with Alicia Xiberras Interiors, embracing a moodier, contemporary aesthetic across its living spaces and bathroom and even adding a putting green outside.
He has also owned a renovated 1970s home in Penrith, purchased for $1.05 million shortly after his 21st birthday. That four-bedroom property featured an updated kitchen and bathroom, swimming pool and an alfresco entertaining area overlooking the backyard.
His latest acquisition is on an entirely different scale, but it might be the simplest property in his portfolio.
And with Curl Curl Beach almost at the doorstep, we can see the appeal.
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