Natalie Portman’s stay in Australia may be more permanent than previously reported.
The 39-year-old actress, who recently relocated to Sydney to film the new Marvel film Thor: Love and Thunder, was spotted house hunting with her husband Benjamin Millepied, 43, in rural New South Wales on Monday.
The couple are seen arriving at a $3million rustic mansion in the Hunter Region of New South Wales before embarking upon a guided tour with an agent.
Laying some roots Down Under? Natalie Portman, 39, (left) and her husband Benjamin Millepied, 43, (right) were spotted house hunting with her husband Benjamin Millepied in rural New South Wales on Monday
They pulled up to the grassy site in a white Audi, parked outside and made their way through the long grass towards the property on foot.
Natalie dressed for comfort in white denim cut-off shorts and a black jumper, while her husband wore a blue-and-white printed T-shirt and black jeans.
The pair both protected their eyes from the autumnal glare by wearing sunglasses for the outing.
Wow! The couple are seen arriving at a $3million rustic mansion in the Hunter Region of New South Wales before embarking upon a guided tour with an agent
Who needs a chauffeur? The superstar couple pulled up to the grassy site in a white Audi, with Natalie behind the wheel
The adventure begins! They parked the vehicle on the road outside and made their way through the long grass towards the property on foot
Guided tour: The agent was seen leading the Hollywood couple around the surrounding field and pointing to various features of the land
The agent was seen leading the Hollywood couple around the surrounding field and pointing to various features of the land, before ushering them inside the property.
Natalie and Benjamin looked deep in thought as they pondered what their day-to-day existence would be like living in the sticks.
Described as a ‘reimagined Australian country villa,’ this expansive complex boasts a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains and grassy landscape.
Casual look: Natalie dressed for comfort in white denim cut-off shorts and a black jumper
Shaded: She completed her look with black sneakers and a pair of sunglasses
Will they buy? Natalie listened intently as the agent gave a detailed explanation of the property
Hmm: Natalie and Benjamin looked deep in thought as they pondered what their day-to-day existence would be like living in the sticks
It was designed by Peter Stutchbury, one of Australia’s most esteemed architects known for his modern-meets-tradition aesthetic and innovative approach to sustainability.
Perhaps the most unique aspect of the building is its ‘inverted’ correlated roof that slopes inwards instead of outwards, creating a more ‘open’ looking aesthetic.
The home would also provide more than enough room for Natalie’s growing family, thanks to its four light-filled bedrooms, three bedrooms.
Decisions, decisions! Natalie hit her nails while Benjamin scratched his head as they both contemplated purchasing the home
Where will they choose? The couple have been on the Australian property market since March, having previously inspected a home in Sydney’s eastern suburbs
Welcome inside! The agent led the couple inside the home’s vast, wooden entrance doors
Stunning: Described as a ‘reimagined Australian country villa,’ this expansive complex boasts a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains and grassy landscape
Each room faces inward towards an expansive internal grass courtyard – a perfect area for Natalie and Benjamin’s young children to play.
Brimming with character, the property also boasts an array of rustic elements including rammed earth walls, concrete floors, exposed bricks,
At the structure’s entrance are two vast, sliding wooden barn doors.
Architecture royalty: It was designed by Peter Stutchbury, one of Australia’s most esteemed architects known for his modern-meets-tradition aesthetic and innovative approach to sustainability
Unique: Perhaps the most unique aspect of the building is its ‘inverted’ correlated roof that slopes inwards instead of outwards, creating a more ‘open’ looking aesthetic
Perfect: Each room faces inward towards an expansive internal grass courtyard – a perfect area for Natalie and Benjamin’s young children to play
At one with nature: Brimming with character, the property also boasts an array of rustic elements including rammed earth walls, concrete floors, exposed bricks
Grand entrance: At the structure’s entrance are two vast, sliding wooden barn door
The internal courtyard is also surrounded by huge sliding glass doors that can opened to create an undercover terrace.
Natalie and Benjamin will also be able to enjoy a myriad of luxury finishings including, Italian lighting, Swiss kitchen appliances and custom joinery.
The couple, along with their children Aleph, nine, and Amalia, four, have been Down Under since November last year.
The superstar family have gone largely unnoticed in Australia, and appear to have fit in easily with the laid-back locals in trendy areas like Byron Bay and Bondi Beach.
Meanwhile, Natalie’s parents, Shelley and Avner, also recently joined her and her family in Australia.
Customised living: The internal courtyard is also surrounded by huge sliding glass doors that can opened to create an undercover terrace
Chic: Natalie and Benjamin will also be able to enjoy a myriad of luxury finishings including Italian lighting
Details: It also boasts Swiss kitchen appliances and custom joinery
Will they stay here for good? The couple, along with their children Aleph, nine, and Amalia, four, have been Down Under since November last year