Former Tasmanian cricketer Aiden Blizzard and his wife Jessica have put their Huon Valley property on the market after moving their family to Bali.
The couple’s home sits on around 4.8 acres at Cradoc, between Huonville and Cygnet and centres on a 1920s weatherboard house.
The family moved to Tasmania from Melbourne five years ago, saying they wanted their children to grow up surrounded by nature.
They have now relocated to Bali as Jessica’s wellness business expands into Asia.
“We adore Tassie. We originally moved here for cricket, then moved back of our own choice, as it’s the place we wanted to raise our kids,” the family said.
“After the lockdowns in Melbourne, we knew we needed a sanctuary. And this is what this property is to us. Our family sanctuary. The perfect piece of land to raise children.”
Blizzard, 42, was born in Shepparton and played for Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. His career included stints with the Hobart Hurricanes and a Big Bash title with the Sydney Thunder.
The Mumbai Indians bought the left-handed batter ahead of the 2011 IPL and he opened the batting alongside Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar.
At the Cradoc property, the family added a zip line, playground, enclosed chicken run and firepit.
Inside, they updated the bathroom, restored the fireplace and added built-in storage, while keeping the original Tasmanian Oak floorboards, raked ceilings and exposed celery top pine timbers.
The land includes established gardens, pasture, bushland and two dams.
Jessica announced the listing on Instagram, describing the property as “a sanctuary in every sense”.
“Our land is ready for its next owners to enjoy her beauty,” she said.
The home is being sold Harcourts Huon Valley, who also handled its previous sale in 2021.
