A Gold Coast hideaway of Hollywood star Margot Robbie hits the market
A luxurious property hidden away on the Gold Coast hinterland, and a favourite of Hollywood star Margot Robbie, has hit the market.
Known as The Orchard, the 7.4 acre property surrounded by rainforest and national park is a secluded hide-out for the Oscar nominated actor when she returns to her Gold Coast hometown.
Coastal real estate agent Ed Cherry said Robbie had visited the property, located down the road from where she grew up, multiple times.
'It is one of her favourites,' he told NewsWire.
'She loves that it's got that Byron Bay feel, but it's in the middle of Tallebudgera Valley so it's central to the Gold Coast, airport, the amenities down at Currumbin Creek and everything you want to do in the area,' he said.
'It has a hobby farm feel, but it's very private with a big gate at the front, which you enter over a concrete bridge.
'The property is surrounded by a creek then backs onto the Tallebudgera hinterland with old growth forest and national park behind you.'
The private and peaceful sanctuary is described as a haven for people seeking wellness and tranquility with modern luxury.
The property has more than 30 fruit and nut trees and a veggie garden to enjoy as you soak up the beauty of nature, as well as an in ground pool, cabana and other amenities.
'It's got a really calming wellness feel to it,' Mr Cherry said.
'When you enter the property you see it's had extensive renovations that have been done, it looks like an old Queenslander, but it has a very modern cottage feel inside.
'It's everything you feel from a modern home or a new apartment in a cottage-style home on the hinterland.'
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