For Elsa Pataky, the decision to relocate to Australia with husband Chris Hemsworth was all about regaining perspective.
The glamour couple purchased their sprawling 4.2 hectare estate back in 2014 for $7million, eventually constructing a $50million mega mansion on the site.
Speaking to News Corp, Pataky, 48, said that the couple found Los Angeles, where they were residing previously, too ‘restricting’.
‘When you’re in Los Angeles, work suffocates you,’ she said.
She added that Byron Bay was far removed from the constant industry chatter that plagues the City Of Angels.
‘There, all the conversations, even the billboards you see on the street, have to do with the world of cinema and its industry,’ she said.
For Elsa Pataky, the decision to relocate to Australia with husband Chris Hemsworth was all about regaining perspective. Both pictured
She continued: ‘It can make you lose perspective.’
It was a sentiment that Hemsworth, 41, shared in an interview with Modern Luxury back in 2020.
‘I love what I do as an actor, but when you are surrounded by it constantly, it becomes a bit suffocating’ he said.
‘It’s nice to have conversations with people and be a part of a community that doesn’t live and breathe that world.’
Hemsworth added that Byron Bay provided a calmer environment in which to raise children India 12, and twin boys Sasha and Tristan, 10.
‘L.A. is a tough place to get around with kids. There’s not a whole lot of foot traffic. It was all about loading up the car and car seats,’ he said.
‘Here, we just walk out the door and head to the beach down the street. It’s a much more simple life.”
The couple completed their mega-mansion in 2021, and the monolithic home skyrocketed in price since the family moved in.
Speaking to News Corp, Pataky said that the couple found Los Angeles, where they were residing previously, too ‘restricting’
‘When you’re in Los Angeles, work suffocates you,’ she said. ‘There, all the conversations, even the billboards you see on the street, have to do with the world of cinema and its industry’
Originally estimated at $20million, property experts said at the time the LA-style compound, located in Broken Head near Byron Bay, was worth an eyewatering $30million.
More recent valuations had placed the pad at $50million.
The property features six bedrooms, a spa, games and media rooms as well as sprawling outdoor living areas.
Hemsworth recently revealed a new addition to the sprawling property – a lavish home gym.
The Thor star created a state-of-the-art training facility called The Shed for his fitness brand, Cent, which was unveiled in January.
Speaking to Realestate.com.au, Hemsworth’s personal trainer and business partner, Luke Zocchi, explained that the facility serves as a space for Centr trainers to test new workouts and equipment while also having fun.
‘It’s definitely next level,’ Zocchi said.
‘Chris made sure to include the latest and greatest Centr equipment in the gym.’
The glamour couple purchased their sprawling 4.2 hectare estate back in 2014 for $7million, eventually constructing a $50million mega mansion on the site
The couple completed their mega-mansion in 2021, and the monolithic home skyrocketed in price since the family moved in
He mentioned that much of the equipment at The Shed -which includes treadmills, cable machines, weight benches, and power racks – is currently unavailable in Australia.
‘Some of the equipment isn’t available in Australia yet, but will be soon,’ Zocchi revealed.
‘It’s where Chris, the boys, and I can come through for a session, or we can just chill and recover when we need to. It’s a place to really get after it or reset, depending on what we need.’
