Margot Robbie’s $28m homecoming: Barbie star buys dream ranch near where she grew up

Hollywood superstar Margot Robbie is reportedly putting down roots where it all began after being linked to the purchase of a jaw-dropping $28 million countryside estate close to her childhood home.

The Barbie actress is believed to be the mystery buyer behind a sprawling luxury property in Queensland’s picturesque Currumbin Valley, just a stone’s throw from where she grew up before finding fame in Hollywood.

The blockbuster deal is understood to have been completed privately, with the estate changing hands off the open market and attracting little attention at the time.

Set on almost three hectares of lush countryside, the spectacular ranch-style retreat boasts six bedrooms, six bathrooms, space for 10 cars, horse stables, a swimming pool and a full-size tennis court.

The secluded hideaway is said to have sold for between $27.5 million and $28 million, making it one of the biggest residential property deals ever recorded in Queensland.

Property records show the estate was purchased by a company established just weeks before the sale, with reports claiming it was acquired on Robbie’s behalf.

Although the Oscar-nominated actress has not publicly confirmed the purchase, speculation has been growing among locals, with residents reportedly noticing new privacy screening around the property in recent months.

The luxury estate has undergone a remarkable transformation since it was bought in 2017 for just $2.55 million, before being extensively redeveloped into one of the Gold Coast hinterland’s most prestigious homes.

For Robbie, the reported purchase would mark a return to the place where her story began.

The Australian actress has often spoken about her love of growing up in Currumbin Valley, recalling carefree childhood days spent climbing trees, exploring the countryside and visiting her grandparents’ nearby farm.

Now, after conquering Hollywood and starring in some of the world’s biggest films, it seems the A-lister may have found the perfect place to escape the spotlight, right back where she first called home.

Neither Robbie nor her representatives have commented on the reported purchase.