The real estate world is abuzz with news that a French Riviera home called the Villa Leopolda, built by King Leopold II of Belgium in 1902, has sold for $750 million to a Russian oligarch.
Villa Leopolda |
| Courtesy of Landov |
In the gossip-filled sewing circle that is high-end real estate, Russian tycoon Roman Abramovich was originally rumored as the buyer, though he has denied it. The rumor was difficult to believe anyway, as it was only last week that the Chelsea Football Club owner received permission from Kensington and Chelsea council to build his own $285 million dream home in that section of London. He’s only worth $23 billion after all.What’s astounding is that the $750 million price tag is far above and beyond the going price of property, even on the French Riviera. Though questionable, that doesn’t make such a sale impossible; the Russian property grab has reached historic heights in recent years.
When we re-evaluate our lives, we can find out ways to trim the fat and what is of importance to us. If we need a $750 million dollar home, then yes, we all need an enemas.
Prisonworld 2008-2011
