Matt Shirvington sells in Mosman pre-auction

After two false starts, the Olympic fast man Matt Shirvington and wife, Jessica have snappily sold their Mosman home on its third marketing campaign.

The updated 1897 Federation home sold through McGrath's Michael Coombs to a local buyer.

Coombs had set an early spring September 10 auction date. The price guidance was around $4.3 million.

Set on a large 822 sqm corner block, the single level home has four bedrooms, a grand formal dining room and a private marble finished outdoor terrace. 

Shirvo, known as the second fastest Australian sprinter of all time, paid $2.5 million for the home in 2008, the year he retired as a professional athlete.