George Clooney, the beloved “Batman and Robin” star, is bidding farewell to his iconic bachelor villa nestled on the shores of Lake Como in Northern Italy. A source closely connected to the actor revealed to Page Six that Clooney has decided to put the splendid estate on the market, with an astounding price tag of €100 million ($107 million).
Rumors of Clooney’s intention to sell his Lake Como property have been circulating for quite some time. The first whispers of a potential sale emerged back in 2010 when Clooney contemplated parting with the villa due to the relentless paparazzi attention he was attracting to the area. These rumors resurfaced in 2015, less than a year after he tied the knot with his wife, Amal, a prominent lawyer.
While the actor has a deep affection for the region and its residents, he has also been mindful of the substantial attention he garners whenever he visits the picturesque town. During the 2015 rumor resurgence, a source disclosed, “George loves the area and the people who live there, but is conscious of the attention he gets when he is in town. He has received a huge offer for the villa, which he is considering, and he would buy another, less accessible property in another area of Italy.”
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In 2021, the Clooneys acquired the magnificent Domaine du Canadel estate located in the scenic Provence region of France, which Amal reportedly prefers for their stays. Nonetheless, it appears that George Clooney, often referred to as the unofficial “mayor of the lake” due to his deep connection to the Lake Como area, has now decided to take the plunge and list the property.
According to the insider, the listing has been kept incredibly discreet. It eschews traditional advertising and press attention, catering exclusively to high-net-worth individuals as prospective buyers.
Clooney initially purchased the estate from the Heinz family for a mere $10 million in 2002. Therefore, if he manages to secure anywhere near the asking price, he stands to make a substantial profit. This lucrative sale comes in addition to Clooney’s already impressive financial portfolio, bolstered by the sale of his Casamigos tequila brand for a reported $1 billion, adding to his earnings as a top-tier movie star.
In the meantime, George and Amal appear to be relishing their time at the Lake Como property while they still possess the keys. Over the summer, the couple was spotted enjoying romantic date nights at various restaurants in the vicinity.
Representatives for George Clooney have not responded to requests for comment, leaving the market buzzing with excitement over the discreet and substantial sale of this iconic Lake Como estate.
