Hollywood star Jason Momoa has reportedly paid NZ$15 million ($12.13 million) for the late Sam Neill’s former sprawling New Zealand estate.
The Aquaman actor reportedly moved into the 4.92-hectare property in Queenstown last week, according to OneRoof .
The Dalefield estate fetched NZ$3.5 million ($2.8 million) more than its rating valuation, making it the second-biggest residential sale in the Queenstown-Lakes district this year.
The property is understood to have once belonged to late Jurassic Park actor Sir Sam Neill before ownership was transferred to his former wife, Noriko Watanabe.
Neill died in July aged 78 as a result of pneumonia, just three months after he celebrated being in remission from stage 3 blood cancer. The star had previously spoken openly about his treatment for the rare form of cancer.
The estate is located in Dalefield, which is a rural area near Queenstown that is known for its large homes and mountain scenery.
While details of Momoa’s new home itself remain under wraps, his purchase is understood to be surpassed only by the NZ$16.5 million ($13.3 million) sale of a luxury lodge on Mooney Road in Speargrass Flat earlier this year.
The Hawaiian-born actor has spoken about his love for New Zealand before, having visited both for work and holidays.
“I came here when I was about 20 years old, and when I landed there, Hawaii is home, but there’s never been anywhere in the world where I’ve ever felt more connected,” he previously told the New Zealand Herald .
In April, it was reported that Āriki Group, a company involving Momoa and fellow actors Taika Waititi and Cliff Curtis, had acquired Studio West, a film production facility that is in West Auckland.
Momoa said at the time that he wanted to help develop the country’s film industry as well as open up more opportunities for local crews and actors.
The Hollywood star also has a stake in the local venue Upstairs at The Bunker.
The actor was reportedly searching for a home in Central Otago last year, which fuelled speculation that he was considering spending more time in New Zealand.
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