
She's the Australian swimming hall of famer who is known as Madame Butterfly for her formidable efforts in the pool.

Now, Susie O'Neill, 43, is looking for new digs after listing her riverfront home in the Brisbane suburb of Yeroonga.

Domain.com.au reports that the multiple Olympic medalist and husband Cliff Fairley bought the luxurious property, which is located at the end of a private cul-de-sac, on a substantial 1325-square-metre block in 2008 for $2.6million.

Madame Butterfly: Susie O'Neill, 43, is looking for new digs after listing her riverfront home in the Brisbane suburb of Yeroonga

Picturesque: Domain.com.au reports that the multiple Olympic medalist and husband Cliff Fairley bought the luxurious property in 2008 for $2.6million.

Speaking to domain.com.au, Susie said that while the couple weren't 'actively house hunting' when they purchased the property, she fell in love with the location almost instantly.

'It was the view — we liked that it was a bend in the river,” O’Neill told the publication.

'We were always just interested in property at that stage…and when we saw this place up for sale we thought ‘wow’. Our kids were quite young, two and three, and we thought it would be a great backyard for them.

River vistas: Speaking to domain.com.au, Susie said that while the couple weren't 'actively house hunting' when they purchased the property, she fell in love with the location almost instantly

Gorgeous: According to the website, the property is set on picturesque elevated land with stunning views of the Brisbane River

According to the website, the property is set on picturesque elevated land with stunning views of the Brisbane River.

It goes on to report that the original 1950s Art Deco abode sits at the top of the block, however architect's plans have been drawn up for a potential renovation.

The property, located just outside the Brisbane CBD, also comes complete with a 12-metre pontoon.

Big plans: Domaine.com.au goes on to report that the original 1950s Art Deco-esque abode sits at the top of the block, however architect's plans have been drawn up for a potential renovation

Convenience: The property. located just outside the Brisbane CBD also comes complete with a 12-metre pontoon

Falling in love: 'It was the view — we liked that it was a bend in the river,” O’Neill told domain.com.au

O'Neill's reputation as Madam Butterfly is well-founded with the swimmer netting at total of eight Olympic medals as well as a formidable 35 Australian titles.

At the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games Trials, Susie broke the 200-metre butterfly record, which was held for 19 years, but had to settle for silver in the main event, narrowly beaten by US swimmer Misty Hyman.

Post-swimming, Susie has kept busy as an ambassador for the Fred Hollows Foundation and as a regular on Nova 106.9's breakfast show Ash Kip and Luttsy.

Formidable: O'Neill's reputation as Madam Butterfly is well-founded with the swimmer netting at total of eight Olympic medals as well as 35 Australian titles