Former Hawks captain Sam Mitchell buys in Cottesloe

Former Hawks captain Sam Mitchell and wife Lyndall have moved quickly to secure a property in Perth after the midfielder's trade to the West Coast Eagles.

They've paid $2.15 million for a 2007 home in Cottesloe, just $50,000 more than it sold for in 2013, highlighting even further Perth's continued property market weakness.

The four bedroom, three bathroom home on 491 sqm features two living spaces, a family room and a parents retreat with private balcony.

A swimming pool and an alfresco dining area are set in low-maintenance gardens.

The Mitchell's have not written off Hawthorn completely however. They've only leased their four bedroom family home in Melbourne's inner east.

A tenant quickly snapped up the property for $1,800 a week late last year.

They bought the 1940s home for $1.82 million in 2009 and have since restored the home.

The family home set in 841 square metres of lush gardens has a home office and a gas heated swimming pool. It was once a feature on Better Homes and Gardens.

Mitchell looks set to see out his playing career in Perth with assistant coaching set to follow.  

 This article first appeared in The Weekend Australian's Mansion Australia section.