Star settles in

By Bridget Cook
SETTLERS Run will soon get some star power with ex-AFL footballer and media personality Russell Robertson deciding to build in the Botanic Ridge housing development.
After recently selling his Beaumaris property, Mr Robertson has decided to build his new family home in the estate.
Mr Robertson said he couldn’t wait to become part of the community at Settlers Run, with his wife Brooke and son Tex.
“I loved living in Beaumaris, so I was a bit apprehensive about leaving,” he said.
“But Brooke grew up in Cranbourne and her family still lives in the area, so after a friend recommended Settlers Run she was very keen to take a look.
“As soon as we drove into the place, I was basically sold right then and there.
“People are already living at Settlers, so the place already has that established community feel that is growing by the day.”
Mr Robertson said the golf course, country club, restaurant and café at the estate had been significant factors in his decision to buy at the development.
“I’m a bit of a sports nut, so it’s going to be great to be able to stroll down to the course and work on my swing, have a game of tennis at the club or jump in the pool for a few laps,” he said.
“I’m really looking forward to meeting the locals and getting involved in the community.”
While he said Brooke has a lot of ideas for their new home, one thing was a must.
“Brooke’s got a lot of ideas for the place, but as long as we have a home cinema so that Tex can watch DVDs of his old man kicking a bag of goals for the mighty Dees… I’m happy,” he said.