Peter Frampton's historic estate in Tallebudgera Road, Tallebudgera, was relocated after originally being built at Indooroopilly in 1937. Pic: Supplied
ACADEMY award-winning make-up artist Peter Frampton is selling the historic Gold Coast Hinterland retreat he escaped to after taking out an Oscar for work on Mel Gibson's blockbuster Braveheart.
Ensconced within four picturesque hectares in Tallebudgera Valley, the estate includes a fully refurbished manor, a poolside entertainment area and formal gardens.
The historic residence was built at Indooroopilly in 1937 for prominent Brisbane businessman Sir Douglas Wadley and relocated to Tallebudgera Valley where it was bought "instantaneously" by the Framptons.
The couple set about renovating, restoring and modernising the grand manor while retaining its historic characteristics, including the original silky oak panelling, coffered ceilings, leadlight windows and period light fittings.
"It was in mint condition but very, very old fashioned, so everything has been torn apart and it has cost many hundreds of thousands of dollars," Mr Frampton said.
They added a pool and elevated entertainment deck and landscaped formal gardens to marry the house to its lush, natural surrounds.
Stylish and sophisticated with a touch of Hollywood glamour, the property includes a grand marble fireplace, reading room, library, nursery, four luxury bedrooms and a three-stall stable with a tack room.
Frampton announced his retirement and intention to relocate to Australia during his acceptance speech at the 68th Academy Awards in 1996, some 12 years after he picked up a BAFTA for best make-up for Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes.
"I finished Braveheart and came straight here and I've never left," Frampton said.
"The Oscar has a special place in my bedroom, next to the BAFTA. But I can't leave them in the house (while it's on the market) so I have one made out of tin foil.
"You get so attuned to it you don't even notice it."
He met his Brisbane-born wife Heather in the costume department on the set of Lady Jane, Trevor Nunn's 1986 period film starring Helena Bonham Carter. After a holiday to Queensland he fell in love with the Gold Coast Hinterland.
He departed the film industry after 35 years and opened The Frampton Institute of Cinemagraphic Makeup in Bundall, which he ran successfully for 15 years.
The Framptons are hoping to settle in Tasmania's Huon Valley and explore more of Australia's heritage and natural beauty in his vintage Corvette Sting Ray.
Johnston Dixon Quality Property director Josephine Johnston-Rowell said the property would draw wide interest.
"The Hollywood connection aside, this truly is a unique estate, with the beautifully renovated heritage-style home," she said.
The property at 1129 Tallebudgera Road, Tallebudgera is going to be auctioned on site at 11am, on Saturday. It is open for inspection from 10.30am.
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