Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky began the $8million renovation of their Byron Bay mansion before Christmas.
But construction is still rumbling on for the couple’s multi-storey coastal abode set in the hills above Seven Mile beach at Broken Head.
Striking aerial shots show the sprawling concrete estate covered with bare brick walls, scaffolding and building materials – looking worlds away from the dream home Chris and Elsa had no doubt envisaged.
Why is it taking Thor long?! Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky’s Byron Bay mansion is seen covered in rubble and scaffolding as the $8million makeover rumbles on
There appeared to be little progress on the estate, aside from the foundations of what looks like a huge infinity swimming pool.
The new home, which is located in a secluded spot surrounded by vast greenery, looks set to dwarf its neighbours with its size.
In 2016, the Gold Coast Bulletin reported Chris and Elsa were ready to splash out more than $8 million on the renovation of their Byron Bay estate.
A development application for alterations and additions to the Seven Mile Beach Road property, which he owns with wife Elsa Pataky, was lodged to Byron Shire Council on 2 November 2016, according to the publication.
Grand plans: The couple began the renovation of their sprawling mansion before Christmas (pictured together last October)
Oh dear: Striking aerial shots show the sprawling concrete estate covered with bare brick walls, scaffolding and building materials – looking worlds away from the dream home Chris and Elsa had no doubt envisaged
Making a splash: There appeared to be little progress on the estate, aside from the foundations of what looks like a huge infinity swimming pool
Chris and his wife Elsa lived in the east coast residence with their three children, daughter, India Rose and twin sons, Tristan and Sasha, before relocating to a rental property nearby.
The publication reported at the time that the application priced the renovation at $8.778million.
Plans for the work outlined the demolition of the existing house and structures, and the building of a new swimming pool.
The Hollywood heartthrob and his Spanish-born wife purchased the Broken Head mansion in September 2014 for $7million. In its former state, the house – which was spread over 4.2ha – had eight bedrooms and 11 bathrooms.
Coastal property: The new home, which is located in a secluded spot surrounded by vast greenery, looks set to dwarf its neighbours with its size
Beloved home: Chris and his wife Elsa lived in the east coast residence with their three children, daughter, India Rose and twin sons, Tristan and Sasha, before relocating to a rental property nearby
The couple moved back to Australia from America less than a year after snapping up a Malibu mansion for USD $4.8 million. Chris and his spouse made a handsome profit on the LA estate, having listed it for USD $6.5million in February 2016.
The Parisian-inspired residence sold for USD $665,000 more than its asking price just two months after hitting the market.
But it seems the rugged actor is keen to hold onto the Hollywood lifestyle after he and Elsa spent USD $3.45million on another LA pad in April the same year.
It also means he’ll be in the neighbourhood of baby brother Liam and his girlfriend Miley Cyrus, who both own properties in LA.
Splashing out: The Hollywood heartthrob and his Spanish-born wife purchased the Broken Head mansion in September 2014 for $7million (pictured before it was demolished)