Idyllic Aussie island which inspired Chronicles of Narnia films snapped up for $5.6 million

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Idyllic Aussie island which inspired Chronicles of Narnia films snapped up for $5.6 million

An *********** island which inspired scenes from the Chronicles of Narnia film franchise is back in *********** hands following a $5.6 million *****.

Little Green Island, located off the Central Queensland coastline near Mackay, was snapped up during an auction on Monday for almost double the price it was first purchased for more than a decade ago.

The 25 hectare private island was sold by *********-British actor and producer Douglas Gresham, who was a co-producer for the film adaptations of The Chronicles of Narnia between 2005 and 2010.

Mr Gresham – who is the stepson of The Chronicles of Narnia author C.S Lewis – purchased Little Green Island for $2.45 million 15 years ago.

Camera IconLittle Green Island, just off the coast of Queensland, sold for $5.6 million at auction on Monday. Supplied Credit: News Corp Australiadata:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==Camera IconThe island’s main dwelling was designed by award-winning architect Tone Wheeler. Supplied Credit: News Corp Australia

The island’s main dwelling was designed by award-winning architect Tone Wheeler.

Mr Wheeler created the house for creative guru Dr Edward de Bono, where he held “corporate think tanks” on the island.

The three-bedroom house boasts a pool with sea views, a Caretakers lodge and a freshwater lagoon, pristine beaches and rockpools and cliffs.

“The property is currently owned by a world-renowned movie producer who used the island as creative inspiration behind The Chronicle of Narnia movies,” the listing on real estate agency Harcourts states.

“The main residence combines luxurious living with natural aesthetics. Adjacent, the gourmet kitchen, with its sleek cabinetry and high-end appliances, offers ample space for expressing your culinary talents.

data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==Camera IconLittle Green Island was the inspiration behind Ramandu’s Island, depicted in the The Chronicles of Narnia film The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (pictured). Supplied Credit: Supplieddata:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==Camera IconThe island’s idyllic scenery includes a pool with ocean views and pristine beaches and a freshwater lagoon. Supplied Credit: News Corp Australia

“On one side, the home opens to a pool encapsulating world class views of the Coral Sea and national parks in the distance.

“While the other side greets you with lush rainforest and tropical birds, crafting an unparalleled living experience.”

Mr Gresham now lives in Malta.

Harcourts’ Tina Sander said Mr Gresham’s family had disclosed the island’s idyllic landscape inspired Ramandu’s Island in the 2010 Chronicles of Narnia film The Voyage of the Dawn Treader.

Ms Sander said the $5.6 million ***** was an “amazing result” following hundreds of inquiries in the lead-up to the auction, which eventually narrowed down to just 10 parties.

The new owners are a family from Mackay, she said.

Little Green Island’s listing states it has a “legacy of joy, adventure and memories that will last a lifetime through multiple generations”.

“The memories will be bountiful and include swimming, sailing, kayaking, hiking and of course some of Australia’s best fishing … just to name a few,” it continues.

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