$15m+ Brighton home of Fortress gaming bar founder hits market

Fortress gamiing bars co-founder Ryan Trainor and his partner Rachael are selling their impressive, $15m+ Brighton home.

Tech entrepreneur and co-founder of Fortress gaming bars Ryan Trainor is selling his Brighton digs with a $15m-$16.5m asking price.

Trainor made millions selling education business Franklyn Scholar in 2011, and has since teamed up with fellow tech businessman Adrian Giles, as well as Jon Satterley, former chief digital officer at Village Roadshow, to open the Fortress venue in Melbourne’s Emporium building in 2020.

The bar brands itself as the Australia’s ultimate gaming bar and entertainment venue, both in Melbourne and in Sydney where a sister venue was opened in 2023.

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Property records show Mr Trainor’s Brighton home was bought in the name of his wife, Rachael, in 2022.

Kay & Burton’s Alex Schiavo is handling the sale and would not discuss the home’s ownership, but said it was an “incredible home”.

The five-bedroom, five-bathroom floorplan features expansive open-plan entertaining, a cellar, media room and conversation pit in the main building.

The backyard pool has an adjoining sun lounge space.

The home’s garden pavillion comes with a pool room that’s set up for playing a game, while watching the game.

Fortress Australia founders Adrian Giles, Ryan Trainor and John Satterley at their Esports Fortress precinct. Picture: David Geraghty/The Australian.

Separate outbuildings include a gym and a pavilion with a pool room and further entertainment area with its own kitchen that opens to the swimming pool and spa area of the back yard.

Mr Schiavo noted Byron Bay designer Frank Macchia had overseen the private oasis, which also features a rear arbour that will change the look of the residence over time.

“The attention to detail has been second to none,” he said.

The agent added that the property in a “Triple A” location walking distance to the beach had caught the eye of a number of expatriates and international groups, as well as a handful of locals.

The kitchen and living zones showcase a range of custom aspects.

A range of striking spaces include a light-filled conversation pit.

The home’s main living areas have views out to landscaped gardens.

Mr Schiavo said Brighton’s top end, homes north of $4m-$5m, was travelling well as spring kicked off, with numbers at inspections on the rise and the number of days it took to sell a home trending downwards.

PropTrack data shows that from August, 2024, to the same time this year, the time it takes to sell the suburb’s typical house has dropped from 51 days to 50. Units are taking the same amount of time, but have fallen from a median 53 days a year ago.

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