Orlando Bloom selling $12M Malibu mansion he transformed into ‘resort-like’ estate

Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. The "Pirates of the Caribbean" actor listed his mansion overlooking the ocean for $12 million earlier this month with celebrity Realtor Chris Cortazzo. Bloom, 49, purchased the property on the far east end of town near El Matador Beach in 2011 for $2.5 million. Cortazzo told Fox News Digital the market for homes in Malibu has "picked up, and we're in full swing." ANGELINA JOLIE PREPARING TO DITCH US IN JULY, SAYS ‘I DON’T RECOGNIZE MY COUNTRY’ Orlando Bloom purchased the property for $2.5 million. (Mike Helfrich/Getty Images) "Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen a strong surge in buyer activity, driven by the quality of opportunities available right now," Cortazzo said. "Buyers are stepping in with confidence and taking advantage of pricing that, in many cases, hasn’t been available in recent years." Situated a handful of miles away from the center of the city, the four-bedroom, five-bath mansion boasts a "resort-like atmosphere" with exceptional privacy and expansive ocean views, according to the listing. MIRANDA LAMBERT'S CHILDHOOD HOME HITS MARKET FOR $1.59M AS PARENTS SAY GOODBYE TO TEXAS FARMHOUSE An open-plan layout invites easy indoor-outdoor living and entertaining throughout the home, which boasts mountain and ocean views. Orlando Bloom listed his Malibu mansion for $12 million. (Mike Helfrich) Off the foyer, the main living area is accentuated with high, beamed ceilings and wood and tile accents, in addition to a built-in sound system. The expansive kitchen offers ocean views with top-quality appliances and ample counter and cabinet space for the most demanding chef. ELLEN DEGENERES RETURNS TO CALIFORNIA WITH $27M MANSION PURCHASE AFTER FLEEING US POST-TRUMP VICTORY A butcher-block island provides bar seating, and design accents include stone countertops, floating cabinets and jade-green tile, with a butler's pantry offering an additional sink.