By Melissa Heagney
Award-winning Australian actor Guy Pearce has sold his country hideaway near Geelong for $1.27 million, some $70,000 more than he paid almost 12 months ago.
That was despite listing the home at 311 Camerons Road, Beremboke last month for between $1.05 million and $1.15 million, which records show would have been $50,000 less than the $1.2 million he bought it for in April 2021.
“The media that he was going to sell at a loss was wrong in the end,” Belle Property Daylesford selling agent Christine Lewis said.
Ms Lewis would not confirm the sale price for the home, which is halfway between Ballan and Geelong, but said the buyer was a professional gentleman who was a fan of the home’s architect.
“The person who purchased it is an absolute fan of Peter McIntyre, and he bought it because of the home’s architectural integrity that brings in the landscape and the views,” Ms Lewis said.
She said the home was “very unique,” surrounded by the Brisbane Ranges National Park and close to the You Yangs Regional Park and Corio Bay.
Guy Pearce’s rural retreat has sold to a fan of the home’s architect.Credit: Belle Property Daylesford
The five-bedroom home was originally built 20 years ago and was unique because of its design using three different modules, including a main house, a bed house and a cottage.
Set on 19 acres, it was the perfect place for those looking for a tranquil spot to live.
“When you drive down the one-kilometre driveway and see the views, it’s like a spiritual awakening,” Ms Lewis said.
Though the expressions of interest campaign was due to end on April 12, the offer was too good to refuse, with the home selling within two weeks of being listed.
The home is made up of three modules.Credit: Belle Property Daylesford.
Possibly best known in Australia for his roles in Neighbours and The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, Pearce has had a busy few years, appearing in the hit series Mare of Easttown as author Richard Ryan, a love interest of the main character played by Kate Winslet.
Pearce had previously acted opposite Winslet in the miniseries Mildred Pierce, which saw him win an Emmy in 2011 for outstanding supporting actor.
Pearce is in a relationship with fellow actor Carice van Houten. The couple has a son together, Monty, who is now six years old.