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The Gold Coast castle that was used as the backdrop for Australian actor Paul Hogan’s biopic is going to auction.
A Gold Coast castle that was used as the backdrop for Australian actor Paul Hogan’s rags-to-riches biopic has hit the market.
Known as Gilston Manor, the sprawling estate is set on 2.26ha of land on the western Gold Coast.
The sellers bought the house, which includes hand-cut limestone, a moat, marble staircase and Italian marble, in 2020.
Gilston Manor at 392 Gilston Rd, Gilston.
The outdoor entertaining area.
Six stonemasons were brought up from Sydney to hand carve each block.
The four-bedroom residence was built over three years in the early 1990s.
Six stonemasons were brought up from Sydney for six months to hand carve each limestone block.
Fit for royalty, and movie stars, the residence features floor to ceiling windows and archways and grand water feature.
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The front entrance.
One of the balconies.
The kitchen and living area.
The house was fitted out with French, German and Italian products with a range of timbers used for the doors and window fittings and seven different types of marble.
Paul Hogan filmed part of his self-titled mini series Hoges: The Paul Hogan Story at the house, which doubled as a property he once owned at Byron Bay.
Ryan Corr as John Cornell, Josh Lawson as Paul Hogan, Justine Clarke as Noelene Hogan in the mini series Hoges: The Paul Hogan Story.
A scene from mini series Hoges: The Paul Hogan Story, Channel 7’s mini series based on the life of Paul Hogan.
The dining room.
Amir Prestige Group agents Alex and Victoria Fleri, and Nick Zhang are taking the property to auction on November 30.
Mr Fleri said the house would be “hot property” among the film industry.
“A new buyer can expect a level of interest from movie producers,” Mr Fleri said.
“There’s not many properties that can create that European feel here on the Gold Coast and properties like Gilston Manor are in high demand.”
Inside Gilston Manor.
Looking out to the pool area.
He described the property as a private oasis.
This home invites you on a journey through expansive entertaining spaces, tranquil winter retreats, and relaxing hideaways, making every day feel like a vacation,” the listing states.
Other features include a golf room, wine cellar, gym, billiard room, bar, pool, summerhouse, sauna, spa and one-bedroom studio.
PropTrack data shows the median house price in Gilston is $1.187m, up 18.7 per cent over 12 months.
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