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Film director George Miller buys Upper Kangaroo River ­retreat of INXS guitarist Tim Farriss

Supplied Editorial INXS Tim Farris sells Willabrook, the Kangaroo Valley retreat to film
 maker George Miller and Margaret Pixel

INXS guitarist Tim Farriss has sold his Kangaroo River retreat.

Film director George Miller and his wife Margaret Sixel have emerged as the $4.35 million buyers of Willabrook, the Upper Kangaroo River ­retreat of INXS guitarist Tim Farriss and wife Beth.

Farriss, who ­founded INXS in Sydney in 1977, listed it two years ago after three decades ownership. The property ­initially had an asking price of $4.5m to $4.9m and later had a guide of $4.3m to $4.5m.

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INXS Guitarist Tim Farriss held the property for three decades.

The 37ha Upper River ­cattle farm off a country lane features a 1920s five-bedroom homestead, plus two one-bedroom cottages, that were let at $350 a night.

There’s also a self-contained manager’s cottage, vegie garden and a private, clear, deep water swimming hole.

The marketing by Belle Property listing agent Nick Dale suggested the land is reminiscent of a Harry Sutton Palmer landscape painting.

Supplied Editorial INXS Tim Farris sells Willabrook, the Kangaroo Valley retreat to film
 maker George Miller and Margaret Pixel

It sold for the second highest price in the Upper Kangaroo River.

Supplied Editorial INXS Tim Farris sells Willabrook, the Kangaroo Valley retreat to film
 maker George Miller and Margaret Pixel

Gorgeous views of the surrounds.

It comes with a private river flat that forms a natural island and is surrounded by the waters of Kangaroo River, complete with billabongs and grassy banks.

The Shoalhaven farm, which has averaged a 30 ­breeder carrying capacity, had been featured on Better Homes & Gardens.

Its sale price ranks as the second highest at Upper Kangaroo River with $7.35m paid in 2018 for a 220ha ­holding.

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