Simon Baker Packs Up $6 Million Bondi Home Amid Relocation Rumors to Northern NSW
Simon Baker was seen packing his belongings from his $6 million Bondi home, indicating a potential move to his country hideaway in Ballina, Northern New South Wales. While supervising removalists, he maintained a casual appearance. Recently, he avoided a drink-driving charge, having pleaded guilty to another alcohol-related offense. Baker received a conditional release order with no recorded conviction.
Simon Baker, the well-known star of The Mentalist, was seen on Wednesday overseeing the packing of his belongings from his $6 million home in Bondi, Sydney. The actor, 55, appeared to be preparing for a potential move to his Northern New South Wales property.
Simon Baker's Packing Process
The actor was spotted managing removalists as they loaded various items, including mattresses and homewares, into a truck. Dressed casually in a blue T-shirt, champagne pink shorts, a white cap, and green Birkenstock slides, Simon seemed focused on the task at hand. The presence of Ballina Movers, the removal company, indicates that he may be relocating to his country hideaway in Ballina, located near Nashua.
Connections to Other Australian Celebrities
Baker is not alone in making a move north of Sydney. Several Australian celebrities, including Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky, reside in Byron Bay, while Russell Crowe owns a property near Coffs Harbour. In addition, Zac Efron has plans to construct what he claims will be the 'most sustainable home in the world' in Tweed Heads.
Current Status of Baker's Bondi Home
Despite the ongoing moving process, there has been no official confirmation regarding the sale of Simon's luxurious Bondi residence. In a recent incident, the actor narrowly escaped a drink driving charge after being caught driving under the influence near his Northern NSW home. At that time, law enforcement was unable to obtain a blood alcohol reading due to a widespread Microsoft outage.
Court Appearance and Plea
During a prior court session, Simon Baker pleaded guilty to one charge of driving under the influence of alcohol. Another charge concerning an attempt to drive under the influence was dismissed on the same day. The court informed Baker that he could face a maximum penalty of either 30 penalty units or up to 18 months in prison. Ultimately, he left the court on a conditional release order, requiring him to maintain good behavior for the next nine months, with no conviction recorded against him.
