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Former NFL kicker builds hurricane-proof luxury home on Alabama coast

Former Atlanta Falcons placekicker Matt Bryant has created a hurricane-resistant dream home on Alabama's Gulf Coast that combines luxury living with practical safety features.

The 8,946-square-foot residence in Orange Beach sits on 4.3 acres with 190 feet of private beachfront and was built to withstand category 5 hurricanes, according to Mansion Global.

Bryant and his wife Melissa spent 20 months constructing the custom home after purchasing the property for US$1.78 million in 2016.

Photo: Engel & Vรถlkers

Itโ€™s listed for US$10.9 million (AUD16.7 million) with Beverly Kennedy of Engel & Vรถlkers Gulf Shores Alabama.

The single-story house features steel-beam construction and is elevated 20 feet above sea level with impact windows for maximum protection against severe weather events.

Photo: Engel & Vรถlkers

The property includes buried 2,500-gallon propane tanks that power a generator during outages.

The property boasts seven bedrooms, eight full bathrooms, and two half baths in the main residence, along with a separate guest cottage containing two additional bedrooms and a bathroom.

Photo: Engel & Vรถlkers

The home was designed to maximise views of the water from nearly every room.

Luxury amenities include his-and-her offices, a movie theatre with a 140-inch screen, and a 1,400-gallon aquarium.

Photo: Engel & Vรถlkers

Outdoor features include over 3,000 square feet of living space, a deep-water dock, a fully equipped outdoor kitchen, and a 9-foot-deep resort-style saltwater pool that can be both heated and chilled.

The location offers residents a blend of natural beauty and marine wildlife.

Photo: Engel & Vรถlkers

Orange Beach provides a relaxed coastal lifestyle while still offering amenities and entertainment options.

The listing described the area as “like a beach suburbia” with nightlife, restaurants, and shops, but with a calmer atmosphere than more tourist-heavy destinations.

Residents often travel by boat to local attractions, including an amphitheatre that hosts concerts and the community’s beach bar, Flora-Bama, which attracts various musicians and performers.

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Rowan Crosby

Rowan Crosby is a senior journalist at Elite Agent specialising in finance and real estate.