They’ve been spotted all over Byron Bay since arriving in the northern NSW beach hotspot to welcome in the new year.
But when Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth aren’t enjoying the sights in Byron Bay the couple have plenty to keep them occupied at home.
The engaged pair are staying at the $4.2 million property of Liam’s brother Chris Hemsworth and wife Elsa Pataky, which features sweeping ocean views, a swimming pool and basketball court set over 10 acres of land.
The sprawling property, which is located just outside Byron Bay, is being rented by Chris and Elsa while their main property is being renovated.
Sweeping ocean views, horse stables and even a basketball court: Inside the $4.2 million Byron Bay property Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth are staying at with brother Chris and wife Elsa Pataky
The home was sold in March 2017 for $4,250,000 and features four bedrooms, two bathrooms and sun-drenched open plan living spaces.
The luxurious property has been designed in the ‘Palm Springs’ style and features 270 degree views of the ocean and coastline.
The kitchen has white stone benchtops and European appliances complete with a butler’s pantry, the living room opening out onto a terrace.
Luxury property: The home was sold in March 2017 for $4,250,000 and features four bedrooms, two bathrooms and sun-drenched open plan living spaces
Room to move: The large living area is big enough to accommodate Chris and Elsa’s three children as well as Liam and Miley
Spacious: The property features four bedrooms with sweeping views of the eastern Australian coastline and ocean
Ringing in the new year: Miley and Liam celebrated the beginning of 2018 in Byron Bay at Elsa and Chris’ home
Sure to be of use to actors Chris and Liam is a media and games room perfect for viewing films and an outdoor basketball court.
Self-confessed horse riding fanatic Elsa will also be kept busy with stables and a pool for her and Chris’ kids – India Rose, five, and three-year-old twins Sasha and Tristan.
Chic: The kitchen features white stone benchtops and European appliances complete with a butler’s pantry
Bright and airy: The rental property features a sun-drenched living space which spills out onto a terrace
Statement piece: The spacious living area features a stone fireplace at its centre
Pool with a view! The spacious swimming pool gives swimmers an amazing view of the surrounding hinterland
Miley and Liam have been in Byron Bay since New Year’s Eve, celebrating the beginning of 2018 with a party hosted at Chris and Elsa’s rented property.
Among the star-studded guests was Matt Damon and wife Luciana Barroso, who are also frequent visitors to Byron Bay.
The Last Song stars’ Byron Bay visit comes as a report on Monday claimed the pair had ‘secretly married’ over the new year, which has since been denied by Liam’s brother Chris.
House party: Miley and Liam have been in Byron Bay since New Year’s Eve, celebrating the beginning of 2018 at a party hosted at Chris and Elsa’s rented property
Perfect for kids: The large swimming pool is sure to delight Chris and Elsa’s three children India Rose, Tristan and Sasha
Shooting hoops: Sporty brothers Chris and Liam would have the opportunity to face off with a game of basketball
Table tennis anyone? Or if they didn’t feel like basketball they could settle any sibling rivalry in the games room
‘No, they’re not officially married’: Older brother Chris has shot down reports the pair are ‘officially’ wed, telling Sirius XM radio in New York on Tuesday they hadn’t legally tied the knot
NW magazine claimed they had decided to exchange vows in Byron Bay because it was where they had reunited in January 2016.
Liam and Miley have also been spotted wearing bands on their wedding fingers while out in Byron Bay earlier this month.
However older brother Chris has shot down reports the pair are ‘officially’ wed, telling Sirius XM radio in New York on Tuesday they hadn’t legally tied the knot.
‘No, they’re not officially married,’ the Thor star said.
Perfect for reviewing upcoming films! The rental property also includes a dedicated media room
What a sight! The property is located just outside Byron Bay and features stunning views of the northern NSW hinterland
Modern design: The property has two bathrooms featuring a large sink and bathtub
Chris and Elsa made the permanent move to Byron Bay in 2014, splashing out on a $7.2 million property which they are renovating.
The couple, who married in 2010 after a whirlwind romance, traded in the bright lights of Hollywood for the remote coastal town in a bid to raise their kids out of the spotlight.
‘I think it is the best thing I did in my life. For me it’s a dream living in nature, especially with kids. I want that environment for them, to be in nature with animals and not in a town,’ Elsa told News Corp in 2016.
It’s a rental: Chris and Elsa are renting the luxury property while they renovate the $7.2 million home they bought in 2014
A country change: Chris and Elsa, who married in 2010 after a whirlwind romance, traded in the bright lights of Hollywood for the remote coastal town in a bid to raise their kids out of the spotlight
Stables: Horse riding fanatic Elsa is sure to make good use of the expansive stables included in the property’s grounds
‘The people are really nice and really good with us. In Byron Bay we feel like normal local people and that’s really nice for us. They welcome us and welcome me really beautifully, I feel really at home now.’
Chris and Elsa will make their film debut together later this month in war epic 12 Strong, which tells the true story of US soldiers sent to Afghanistan after the September 11 attacks.
The couple play husband and wife in the film, with Chris telling Good Morning America this week that shooting the movie had felt like a ‘little holiday’.
‘I feel really at home now’: The Spanish-born beauty said she felt content and relaxed living in Byron Bay
Plenty of room for horses: Elsa has previously said she cleans her horse stables herself everyday
Teaching the kids: Elsa recently shared a video of her taking daughter India Rose for a horse ride
‘For me it’s a dream living in nature, especially with kids. I want that environment for them, to be in nature with animals and not in a town’: Elsa said she relishes the chance to raise her kids outside of the city
‘It was great, it was like a little holiday away from the kids,’ Chris said.
‘We left the kids with their grandparents and went off for a few weeks and shot together.
‘We’ve been rehearsing that relationship and that on-screen chemistry for seven years so if we didn’t have chemistry, we would’ve been in trouble.’
Country life: The secluded property is sure to offer plenty of privacy and quiet for Chris and Elsa
Elevated: The property is set over 10 acres, with the home built on an elevated section of land
Relaxing: The secluded property offers a welcome escape from the bright lights of Hollywood