Cate Blanchett’s former Hunters Hill mansion returns to market for $20m 

A Sydney home with a Hollywood price tag: Inside actress Cate Blanchett’s former Hunters Hill mansion as it returns to market for $20million

Cate Blanchett’s former home has returned to the market, three years after it sold for $18million.

Despite the COVID-19 recession having an impact on the Sydney housing market, the sprawling Hunters Hill mansion is expected to fetch between $20-$22million, according to Domain.

The historic home, named Bulwarra – which the 51-year-old actress owned with playwright husband Andrew Upton – previously sold in January 2017 to Katrina Chandler, the wife of former Goldman Sachs partner Chris Barter.

A Sydney home with a Hollywood price tag: Cate Blanchett’s former home in Hunters Hill has returned to the market, three years after it was sold for $18 million

The mansion boasts luxurious interiors and open-plan living, with a focus on bringing the outdoors indoors.

The spacious property has five bedrooms, including a stunning master wing complete with an en-suite and walk-in wardrobe.

The 1877 Gothic sandstone architecture is accompanied by expansive views of the city courtesy of a rooftop pool. 

Moving on: Cate Blanchett, 51 (pictured) her husband Andrew, 54, and their four children, sons Dashiell, 18, Ignatius, 12, Roman, 16 and daughter, Edith, 5, are now based in the UK. They sold their Hunters Hill property three years ago

Moving on: Cate Blanchett, 51 (pictured) her husband Andrew, 54, and their four children, sons Dashiell, 18, Ignatius, 12, Roman, 16 and daughter, Edith, 5, are now based in the UK. They sold their Hunters Hill property three years ago

Picturesque: Located in the exclusive Sydney suburb of Hunter's Hill, the mansion boasts luxurious interiors and open plan living, with a seeming focus on bringing the outdoors indoors

Picturesque: Located in the exclusive Sydney suburb of Hunter’s Hill, the mansion boasts luxurious interiors and open plan living, with a seeming focus on bringing the outdoors indoors

While it still maintains some of is historical charm, the 3,642-square-metre home has had a modern indoor makeover, which includes a three-storey staircase, feature walls and a stainless steel kitchen.

Outside, there are a number of lilac Jacaranda trees and a tennis court.

It’s believed the environmentally conscious Hollywood couple made the property one of the most eco-friendly in the country thanks to their renovations.

Perfect views: Outside also features a number of lilac Jacaranda trees, which make the mansion's exterior look unimaginably picturesque

Perfect views: Outside also features a number of lilac Jacaranda trees, which make the mansion’s exterior look unimaginably picturesque

Elegance: The spacious property boasts five bedrooms, including a stunning master wing complete with en-suite and walk-in wardrobe

Elegance: The spacious property boasts five bedrooms, including a stunning master wing complete with en-suite and walk-in wardrobe

The waterfront home was first bought by Cate and Andrew back in 2005 for $10.2million, but has since been developed extensively.

The pair bought the property after looking at 20 other mansions across the eastern suburbs and lower north shore, according to reports.

After they sold in 2017, it was put up for lease for $10,000 a week.

Cate, Andrew, 54, and their four children, Dashiell, 18, Ignatius, 12, Roman, 16, and Edith, five, are now based in Britain. 

The family have one property remaining in Sydney, an Elizabeth Bay apartment they purchased in 2013 for $1.92million.

Beauty: While it still maintains some of is historical charms, 3642 square metre home has had a modern indoor makeover which includes an iconic three-storey staircase, stunning feature walls and a stainless steel kitchen

Beauty: While it still maintains some of is historical charms, 3642 square metre home has had a modern indoor makeover which includes an iconic three-storey staircase, stunning feature walls and a stainless steel kitchen