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Aussie James Bond bows out of local property market

George Lazenby, Australiaโ€™s only James Bond, has closed the chapter on his Australian real estate holdings with the sale of his final property in Crows Nest for $2.45 million.

The retired Hollywood-based actor, now 85, purchased the Sophia Street townhouse in 1986 for just $60,000 with his then-wife Christina, whom he later bought out in 2013.

The three-level, four-bedroom Torrens-title townhouse, featuring a single carport and gardens, was sold through Oโ€™Gorman & Partners. This marks the end of Mr Lazenbyโ€™s Australian property ties, as he now resides in Los Angeles.

Mr Lazenby, who played the iconic British spy in On Her Majestyโ€™s Secret Service (1969), had a brief but memorable tenure as James Bond.

The four-bedroom, one-bathroom Torrens-title townhouse spans three levels. Image: realestate.com.au

Born in Goulburn, Mr Lazenby worked as a mechanic and model before taking on the role, following Sean Connery and preceding Roger Moore.

Realestate.com.au reported Mr Lazenby previously owned a Middle Harbour property in Cammeray, which he purchased in 1979 for $215,000 from actor Lorrae Desmond and sold in 1985 for $681,000.

He also co-owned a Mosman property with his former wife, tennis star Pam Shriver.

Mr Lazenby purchased the Sophia St townhouse in 1986 for $60,000 with his then wife Christina, who was bought out in 2013. Image: realestate.com.au

The sale of the Crows Nest townhouse marks the end of an era for the iconic Aussie actor, whose connection to Bond remains a unique chapter in our cinematic history.

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Catherine Nikas-Boulos

Catherine Nikas-Boulos is the Digital Editor at Elite Agent and has spent the last 20 years covering (and coveting) real estate around the country.