It’s starting to look even more like Christmas at Pia Whitesell’s lavish $57 million mega-mansion in Los Angeles.
The former Home and Away star, 41, has been busy giving the luxurious rooms she shares with her Hollywood agent husband Patrick Whitesell a Christmas makeover.
The couple’s friend Clint Nicholas, owner of elite interior design studio Haus of Design LA, took to Instagram on Wednesday to share the results of his no-expense-spared holiday look.
One photo showed the home’s impressive entrance, illuminated by art deco downlights.
The entrance, leading to what appeared to be a courtyard, was lined with fir trees tastefully decorated with LED lights.
The trees were surrounded by lit candles at the base, giving a dreamy, storybook feel.
It’s starting to look even more like Christmas at Pia Whitesell’s lavish $57 million Los Angeles mega-mansion that she shares with her husband Patrick. Both in the photo
Captioning the image, Clint wrote, “Feeling Christmassy.”
A second image showed a much larger tree outside the house that was filled with yellow lights.
The tree was also adorned with large gold ornaments that reflected light to create a magical and festive atmosphere.
This didn’t go unnoticed by Clint, who complimented Pia on her eye for decoration.
“@pia you made a dream wonderland,” she captioned the stunning image.
Clint posted a third image that showed him standing on the cobblestone driveway of the house.
The driveway was lined with olive trees decorated with twinkling lights, creating a whimsical illuminated canopy.
The photo showed Clint gazing in awe at the storybook bow and commenting simply, “Looking at the stars.”
The couple’s friend Clint Nicholas shared photos of the home on Instagram, including one showing an incredibly festive entryway.
A second image showed a much larger tree, outside the house, which was filled with yellow lights and adorned with large gold ornaments.
While Clint credited Pia for the holiday makeover, it looks like she may have had some help.
She also tagged Los Angeles-based interior designer Adriano Balestra in the photo, suggesting that the owner of Studio Balestra had a hand in the decorating.
Pia also took to Instagram recently to share a short clip of her dream journey.
In a fairytale moment, the illuminated canopy created a glowing arc on its way to the palatial home.
“I think I can keep it like this forever,” the Australian model captioned the video.
Hollywood powerhouse Patrick, 59, is the proud owner of a A$57 million Tuscan-style home in Holmby Hills, Los Angeles.
He is the CEO of talent agency Endeavor and is considered one of the most influential men in film, with a client list that includes Ben Affleck, Hugh Jackman and Kate Beckinsale.
The home features a resort-style pool, an olive tree-lined driveway, and even its own servants’ quarters for staff.
A third photo showed Clint gazing in awe at the storybook arch over the property’s driveway and commenting simply, “Looking at the stars.”
The former Home and Away star took to her Instagram Stories with a short video of her car as she drove under the flashing lights wrapped around olive trees.
It spans over 19,000 square feet and sits on 1.35 acres of land.
The newlyweds, who secretly tied the knot in 2021, renovated their home before moving in, and extensive renovations were carried out while living at their beachfront property in Malibu.
Their Holmby Hills home has a top-notch security system and a gated driveway, and privacy is guaranteed because it can’t be seen from the street.
The mansion has a luxurious yet cozy interior, with high ornate ceilings, fireplaces and a spectacular foyer.
There’s also a gourmet kitchen, a library and a home theater, plus a smaller guest house on the grounds.
Holmby Hills is one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in Los Angeles. The Whitesells’ new home is near the A$220 million mansion built for late television executive Aaron Spelling and his widow, Candy Spelling.
Also nearby is the infamous Playboy Mansion that once belonged to the late Hugh Hefner.
Pia, a Chilean-born actress and model who previously starred in the Australian soap opera Home and Away, moved from Sydney to Los Angeles in 2021 to be with her husband.
The glamorous brunette, mother of her teenage sons Isaiah and Lennox from two previous relationships, married Patrick in May 2021.
Hollywood powerhouse actor Patrick is the proud owner of a AU$57 million Tuscan-style home in Holmby Hills, Los Angeles.
The home features a resort-style pool, an olive tree-lined driveway, and even its own servants’ quarters for staff. It spans over 19,000 square feet and sits on 1.35 acres of land.
Pia, who was once married to AFL footballer Brad Miller, accepted Patrick’s proposal in late 2020 after he presented her with a spectacular diamond ring.
The solitary oval diamond sparkler is estimated to be worth between A$1.10 million and A$1.9 million.
Patrick, the head of Hollywood media and talent agency Endeavour, formerly known as WME, has an estimated net worth of A$630 million.
His client list includes the likes of Jude Law, Denzel Washington, Hugh Jackman, Kate Beckinsale, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck and Jake Gyllenhaal, with whom he shares both professional and personal ties.
Since moving to the United States with her husband, Pia has been traveling the world with Patrick, staying in upscale hotels and mansions.
She is best known for playing Katarina Chapman on Channel Seven’s Home and Away. She has also appeared in advertising campaigns for Maybelline, Myer and GHD.
Pia is the woman who healed Patrick’s broken heart after his ex-wife, entertainment reporter Lauren Sanchez, 52, left him for Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, 58, the richest man in the world. , in one of the biggest scandals of 2019.
Patrick was the one who introduced Lauren to Jeff in 2016, and she left him for the billionaire e-commerce entrepreneur in May 2019.
Patrick and Lauren, who share a 15-year-old son, Evan, and 14-year-old daughter, Eleanor Patricia, finalized their divorce in October 2019.