Cate Blanchett’s former home has returned to the market, three years after it sold for $18million.
Despite the COVID-19 recession having an impact on the Sydney housing market, the sprawling Hunters Hill mansion is expected to fetch between $20-$22million, according to Domain.
The historic home, named Bulwarra – which the 51-year-old actress owned with playwright husband Andrew Upton – previously sold in January 2017 to Katrina Chandler, the wife of former Goldman Sachs partner Chris Barter.
A Sydney home with a Hollywood price tag: Cate Blanchett’s former home in Hunters Hill has returned to the market, three years after it was sold for $18 million
The mansion boasts luxurious interiors and open-plan living, with a focus on bringing the outdoors indoors.
The spacious property has five bedrooms, including a stunning master wing complete with an en-suite and walk-in wardrobe.
The 1877 Gothic sandstone architecture is accompanied by expansive views of the city courtesy of a rooftop pool.
Moving on: Cate Blanchett, 51 (pictured) her husband Andrew, 54, and their four children, sons Dashiell, 18, Ignatius, 12, Roman, 16 and daughter, Edith, 5, are now based in the UK. They sold their Hunters Hill property three years ago
Picturesque: Located in the exclusive Sydney suburb of Hunter’s Hill, the mansion boasts luxurious interiors and open plan living, with a seeming focus on bringing the outdoors indoors
While it still maintains some of is historical charm, the 3,642-square-metre home has had a modern indoor makeover, which includes a three-storey staircase, feature walls and a stainless steel kitchen.
Outside, there are a number of lilac Jacaranda trees and a tennis court.
Following the work on the property by the environmentally conscious couple, it’s also understood to have made the mansion one of the most eco-friendly in the country.
Perfect views: Outside also features a number of lilac Jacaranda trees, which make the mansion’s exterior look unimaginably picturesque
Elegance: The spacious property boasts five bedrooms, including a stunning master wing complete with en-suite and walk-in wardrobe
The waterfront property was first bought by Cate and Andrew back in 2005 for $10.2 million, but has since had extensive renovations.
It’s said the superstar couple bought the property after looking at 20 other mansions across the eastern suburbs and lower north shore.
After the pair sold it in 2017, it was put up for lease for $10,000 a week.
Cate, 51, and her husband Andrew, 54, and their four children, sons Dashiell, 18, Ignatius, 12, Roman, 16 and daughter, Edith, 5, are now based in the UK.
The family have one property remaining in Sydney, an Elizabeth Bay waterfront apartment they purchased in 2013, for $1.92 million.
Beauty: While it still maintains some of is historical charms, 3642 square metre home has had a modern indoor makeover which includes an iconic three-storey staircase, stunning feature walls and a stainless steel kitchen