PHOTO: Krystal Hipwell
Krystal Hipwell, a former Big Brother star, and her husband Neil, a property developer, recently provided updates to their fans about their latest venture in Byron Bay. With a property portfolio valued at around $25 million, the couple showcased the ongoing construction of two lavish mansions in this prestigious coastal destination via Instagram.
A video from the construction site revealed the grand scale of one residence, featuring skylights in both the kitchen and dining areas. The couple invested a substantial $4.75 million earlier this year to acquire a 1960s-era four-bedroom house on the site, subsequently demolishing it to commence construction on the spacious 1012 square meter plot.
The upcoming property, aptly named ‘Bunker House’ according to their Instagram, is set to become a vacation home rental upon completion in 2024. Design highlights include a U.S. Hampton’s style facade, a wrap-around balcony, and a pool.
Krystal, Neil, and their three children are currently residing in a small cabin on the construction site. This project follows the couple’s previous developments, including ‘Bunker House’ in Gerrigong, New South Wales, launched in 2021, which has transformed into a luxury rental accommodating 16 guests.
Former Big Brother star Krystal Hipwell and her property developer husband Neil have updated fans on their latest project in Byron Bay (both pictured on the red carpet in 2021)
Beyond Byron Bay, the couple has ventured into resort-style accommodation with ‘Jimmy Doo’ near the Perisher Valley ski village at Crackenback in the NSW Alps. Completed in 2021, this property, capable of hosting 22 adults and 8 children, adds to their diverse portfolio.
The couple, who have a property portfolio worth an estimated $25million, took to Instagram earlier this month to show off progress on the construction of two mansions they are building on the prestigious coastal getaway location Pictured: an artists impression of the development
Yahoo reports that the pair splashed out a whopping $4.75million early this year to buy a 1960s era four-bedroom house on the site Pictured; an artists impression of the Byron Bay site
According to the couple’s Instagram the property will be known as ‘Bunker House’ and will function as a ‘vacation home rental’ once building is completed in 2024 (artists impression of the completed mansion)
Krystal, who rose to fame on Big Brother Australia in 2006, transitioned from modeling to become an influencer and later joined her husband Neil in the property development business. Managing projects through Neil’s successful company, Futureflip, they continue to expand their real estate ventures.