In a move that is no doubt set to excite Harry Potter fans across the country , Daniel Radcliffe has taken his Melbourne home off the market . The exclusive property at 98B St Georges Road in Toorak , was listed as for sale in February and was expected to fetch around $ 2.5 million . However despite it receiving plenty of interest , the star appears to have changed his mind , fuelling rumours of a temporary return to Australian shores , according to the Herald Sun . Scroll down for video . Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe has taken his penthouse apartment in Toorak , Melbourne off the market . The three-bedroom apartment on Georges Street was bought by his parents for $ 1.8 million in 2006 . The 25-year-old Englishman had the property bought for him 10 years ago in 2006 for the filming of Rod Harvy 's December Boys , in which the then-16-year-old actor played an Australian orphan . It was purchased for $ 1.8 million by Radcliffe 's parents Alan Radcliffe , a casting agent , and BBC casting director Marcia Gresham . Radcliffe shot to fame at 11 years old when he was cast as the eponymous Harry Potter in the Warner Brothers film franchise , and is reported to have property in New York and London , as well as Melbourne . The three-bedroom property was transferred to the Kill Your Darlings actor in 2007 when he turned 18 , and was made use of by family and friends when Radcliffe was occupied with projects overseas , reported Domain . Marshall White 's Marcus Chiminello previously told Daily Mail Australia that despite loving the privacy the apartment offered , Radcliffe has found himself visiting Australia less frequently than in previous years and had decided to put the much-loved apartment up for sale . 'He 's based himself full-time in New York and has sadly decided to move on , ' said Mr Chiminello , . The property was bought in 2006 by Radcliffe 's parents , who transferred ownership to him when he turned 18 . The apartment is one of only two in the apartment complex in the exclusive Toorak residence . Radcliffe shot to fame at 11 years old when he was cast as the eponymous Harry Potter in the Warner Brothers film franchise . He added that Radcliffe was a big fan of the large living area which entailed almost half of the apartment and made the residence an ideal place for entertaining friends and family . The north facing St Georges Road apartment is spectacular in it 's own right , winning the Victorian Apartment Project of the Year and nestled on one of Toorak 's most exclusive streets . The suburb has the highest average property values in Melbourne , and is home to other well-known Australians including media personality Eddie McGuire , former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser and footballer Nathan Buckley . Estate agent Marcus Chiminello said that Radcliffe had made himself a permanent home in New York . Radcliffe reportedly loved the large living areas which were used for entertaining family and friends . The open plan living and dining area is panelled with timber floors . The Toorak residence is one of only two penthouse-style apartments in the development , and is elevated to provide exposure to sunlight and offer privacy . The apartment occupies the entire top level , and overlooks Melbourne 's CBD and the Yarra River , located just five kilometres away in Melbourne 's most expensive suburb . Developed by prestige builder Stonehenge , it is accessed by a private lift and features timber floors , floor-to-ceiling windows and opens onto a rooftop terrace . The 25-year-old had the property bought for him by his parents in 2006 for the filming of The December Boys . Mr Chiminello said that the agency had had significant interest from Harry Potter enthusiasts . The estate agent previously said that he was intrigued to see whether a fan would purchase the apartment . The kitchen is fully equipped with Miele appliances and also boasts a butler 's pantry and laundry , and a walk-in pantry to aid entertaining . The apartment houses three bedrooms , and the main features a built-in wardrobe , a walk-in wardrobe , and a grand ensuite . Radcliffe 's parents reportedly bought the apartment after seeing photographs of it online , out of a love for Australia . 'Someone my dad went to drama school with lives here [ Melbourne ] . We just got on with the place really , really well and so we just love it here , ' Radcliffe told The Herald Sun in 2007 . The apartment houses three bedrooms , and the main features a built-in wardrobe , a walk-in wardrobe , and a grand ensuite . The apartment occupies the entire top level , and overlooks Melbourne 's CBD and the Yarra River .
Daniel Radcliffe has unlisted his penthouse apartment in Melbourne after putting it up for sale in February . Three-bedroom apartment was bought in 2006 by his parents for $ 1.8 million and was expected to fetch $ 2.5m . It boasts CBD views , an enormous entertaining area and is located in one of Melbourne's most exclusive suburbs . The selling agent expected fans to come dressed up to the inspection with significant interest from Harry Potter fans . Radcliffe has made New York his home base , and owns three properties .