Eyeing up a new doubles partner? Pat Rafter lands Chris Hemsworth as his neighbour as he builds sprawling Byron Bay mansion complete with his own tennis court and clubhouse costing $55,000
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He has been busy constructing his dream family home in Byron Bay after purchasing the land for his property back in 2015.
And it’s been revealed that Pat Rafter will be neighbours with Chris Hemsworth, as his sprawling mansion is just a few kilometres away from the Thor star’s own lavish pad.
The Tennis ace is set to move into his new home any day now, after splashing out $1.5million on the build, along with an extra $55,000 to include his very own full-size tennis court and clubhouse in his back yard.
Eyeing up a new doubles partner? Pat Rafter (pictured left) will be neighbours with Chris Hemsworth (right), as his sprawling Byron Bay mansion is just a few kilometres away from the Thor star’s own lavish pad in Broken Head
New home: The Tennis ace is set to move into his sprawling mansion, after splashing out $1.5million on the build that sits on 28 hectares and just moments away from Byron Bay
The finished design of Pat’s home can be seen in new aerial images of the stunning property, which sits on 28 hectares.
The luxury build boasts a sleek and contemporary finish and comes complete with a long drive way and its own private pool.
It will provide plenty of space for Pat and his wife Lara, who tied the knot back in 2004 in Fiji and share two children son Joshua, 16, and daughter India, 14.
Stylish abode: The luxury home, that was previously a paddock, boasts a sleek and contemporary finish and comes complete with multiple bedrooms and a long driveway
Family life: It will provide plenty of space for Pat and his wife Lara, who tied the knot back in 2004 in Fiji and share two children son Joshua, 16, and daughter India, 14
The family were previously based in Queensland, but have returned to New South Wales now their rural retreat is complete.
Throughout his tennis career, Rafter achieved a number one ranking back in 1999 after winning the US Open for two consecutive years in 1997 and 1998.
He reached the Wimbledon final in 2000 and 2001, before announcing his retirement from tennis in 2002.
Private: The enclosed property sits on spacious grounds that ensures Pat and his family privacy and comes complete with plenty of outdoor space, including a pool and numerous patios
Game, set and match! While he no longer plays tennis professionally, the former US Open winner is not yet ready to give up the sport and has had his very own full-size court installed into the grounds of his family home
While he no longer plays tennis professionally, the former champion is not yet ready to give up the sport and has had his very own full-size court installed into the grounds of his family home.
It comes complete with its own clubhouse and was finished in June, with the construction reportedly adding an extra $55,000 onto the cost of the home’s entire works.
Rafter has spent nearly $3million on the property in total, after first scooping up the land four years ago for $1.35million and later financing its renovation costs.
Pricey build: Rafter has spent nearly $3million on the property in total, after first scooping up the land four years ago for $1.35million and later financing its renovation costs
Moving on: Rafter and his family were previously based in Queensland, but have returned to New South Wales now their rural retreat is complete
He isn’t the only celebrity to set up home in the Byron Bay area, as Chris Hemsworth’s Broken Head mega-mansion sits close by.
The Avengers star has finally moved into his extravagant $20 million pad with wife Elsa Pataky and their three children; daughter India Rose, seven, and five-year-old twins Tristan and Sasha.
The hilltop complex that sits high above Seven Mile Beach comprises of a 50 metre infinity pool, palm trees and a wraparound roof terrace.
Byron Bay has seen a surge in celebrities setting up home in the area in recent years, including the likes of Matt Damon, Carrie Bickmore, singer Natalie Imbruglia and footballer Tim Cahill.
Famous neighbours: Chris Hemsworth’s Broken Head mega-mansion sits close by to Rafter’s property (above) that is hidden in the hills but moments away from a nearby beach
VIP treatment: Byron Bay has seen a surge in celebrities setting up home in the area in recent years, including the likes of Matt Damon, Carrie Bickmore, singer Natalie Imbruglia and footballer Tim Cahill