Burned seventy million Bashny.Net

The mansion of billionaire Richard Branson (Richard Branson) cost at the time it was in the same amount. This estate was located on the island of Necker, who also belongs to nouveau riche.

The billionaire bought the island belongs to the archipelago of the British Virgin Islands, when he was barely 28 years old. Under the terms of the contract of sale, Branson had to create on this desert island a true luxury resort. What, in fact, he did. In the construction of the mansion was used local stone and unique species of trees of the Amazon. The villa has been made in Balinese style and includes 10 bedrooms. Located on a hill, it was filled with antiques, works of art and furniture from bamboo. Each bedroom has a magnificent view of the open sea. On the island there are two private beaches, tennis courts, swimming pools, a personal chef and service staff of 60 people. Cost Spent on the island costs about $ 50 guests to 000, taking into account the maximum number of 28 people.




































But now the villa, which was estimated at $ 70 million, does not exist. On the night of Monday, 22 August this year, it burned to the ground. Among the guests of 20 people and the staff there were no casualties. At the time of the fire in the villa a rest: Kate Winslet Actress (Kate Winslett), 90-year-old mother of Branson - Eve, and his 29-year-old daughter, Holly.