The NRL legend mentions his sprawling estate, complete with a swimming pool and breathtaking mountain views

A stunning Queensland estate owned by retired NRL star Corey Oates has hit the market.

The former Brisbane Broncos star, 30, and his wife Tegan bought the 9560sqm rural property in 2019 for $880,000.

Completed in 2021, the ultra-modern home is located in Samford Valley, approximately 45 minutes northwest of Brisbane.

No price has been listed for the sprawling estate, which features six bedrooms and three bathrooms.

However, sales agents for the property estimate that the average price for comparable homes in the area is $1,850,000.

Situated on a hilltop and just thirty minutes from the CBD, the homestead is built in a U-shape with separate wings for the bedrooms and living areas and offers fantastic views of the surrounding countryside.

Notable highlights include a master bedroom equipped with a walk-in closet and custom carpentry, along with a luxurious bathroom with double sinks and a lavish bath.

In addition, the home features a game room with a bar, a spacious private home office, a guest bedroom and a large private dining room.

Other amenities include a home theater, a swimming pool with a large entertainment deck and a ‘party room’ with a built-in BBQ.

It comes after Oates shocked fans when he announced he would be leaving the field for good earlier this month.

But the couple, who have a young family, spoke up The courier post Saying goodbye to their country home on Tuesday was part of a long-term plan to move closer to Brisbane as their children grew older.

Oates has announced his retirement hampered by injuries the past two years.

He didn’t have a contract for next season and he was bow out of the NRL after 216 first-class matches.

At his retirement, Oates said playing for the Broncos was “something I never thought possible” after growing up in the bush.

Oates played his entire NRL career with the Broncos, making his debut in 2013.

He scored a try in the club’s 2015 grand final loss to North Queensland and was the last player from that team to remain with the Broncos.

Throughout his career, Oates made nine State of Origin appearances for Queensland, including in their series wins in 2016, 2017 and 2022.

He also served as the 18th man for the Broncos during their 2023 grand final loss to Penrith.

In December last year, the Courier Mail reported that Oates had made significant property investments over the past five years.

In addition to his acreage in Samford Valley, he bought a flat in Everton Park, Brisbane, in 2017 for $610,000, and in the same year he acquired a house in Ipswich for $190,000.