Matt Damon’s former Byron Bay holiday retreat sells after discount

Actor Matt Damon has stayed in Byron Bay multiple times. Picture: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images A luxury Byron Bay retreat that drew international headlines when it was linked to Hollywood star Matt Damon has changed hands for millions less than it’s advertised price four years ago. The home in Broken Head, known as Blackwood House, was rented by Damon in 2017 at $5,500 a week as he filmed a cameo in the Marvel film Thor: Ragnarok. He then spent time in the area for several months with friend and Thor star Chris Hemsworth, who has a mega-compound in the area. His extended stay sparked media speculation that Damon had purchased the estate to relocate permanently to Australia. Blackwood House in Broken Head was once used by Damon. Before Damon’s residency, the secluded property was rented by then couple Liam Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus as a private summer retreat. Despite the speculation of a move Down Under, Damon did not snap up the home when it came up for sale in 2018, with the property trading to a different buyer for $3.8m. The home on Owenia Way was then on and off the market since 2021, with a 2022 listing revealing a price guide of $12.5m. The 58ha holding has now sold for $4...