September 17th 2024.
The beautiful island of Little Green, located just a short boat ride away from the bustling city of Mackay in Queensland, Australia, has recently been sold for a whopping $5.6 million. The island, which served as the inspiration for the magical world of Narnia in the beloved fantasy films, was quickly snatched up by eager Australian buyers at an auction held yesterday.
Interestingly enough, the previous owner of the island is none other than Douglas Gresham, a well-known American-British film producer and actor who also happens to be the stepson of the renowned writer CS Lewis, the mastermind behind The Chronicles of Narnia. Gresham, who currently resides in Malta, had purchased the 25-hectare island back in 2009 for a mere $2.45 million.
The property boasts a stunning main house, complete with a pool that offers breathtaking views of the sea, as well as a caretaker's cottage, a freshwater lagoon, and pristine beaches. It's truly a paradise on earth, and it's no wonder that the new owners, a local family from Mackay who preferred to remain unnamed, were ecstatic to have secured such a gem.
According to Tina Sander, the director of the real estate agency Harcourts MackTown, the auction generated a lot of buzz, with around 300 inquiries pouring in prior to the event. However, when it came down to the actual bidding, only 10 parties were left in the race. Sander couldn't contain her excitement as she described the outcome as "incredible" and "amazing." She also added that in her personal opinion, the island was worth every penny of the final selling price.
It's worth noting that the island was not only a source of inspiration for the Narnia films, but it also has ties to another famous figure - Dr. Edward de Bono, the former owner and renowned creative thinker who coined the phrase "lateral thinking." During his sporadic visits to the island, de Bono used it as a platform for hosting corporate "think tanks," making it a hub for innovative and forward-thinking ideas.
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