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An Indian Businessman Just Bought Britain's Most Expensive Home In A Huge Foreclosure Sale


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An Indian businessman is the new owner of Britain's most expensive home, which Ireland's National Asset Management Agency seized in July after its owners were unable to make good on an $80 million mortgage, according to Independent.ie.

The mega-mansion, named Updown Court, is located just 25 miles outside of London and was initially listed for $123 million.

NAMA reportedly made a profit on the property, despite several price cuts intended to attract buyers. The current listing price was $54.7 million.

The Indian businessman, whose name was not disclosed, beat out potential buyers from Russia and Britain, according to Independent.ie.

Owner Leslie Allen-Vercoe put the house on the market six years ago but has been unable to find a buyer, the The Daily Mail reported in July. When contacted by reporters, Allen-Vercoe said he had no knowledge of the bank's plans to put the estate into receivership.

The mortgage was reportedly provided by Irish Nationwide, which transferred many of its loans to the Irish government after it collapsed during the financial crisis.

Set on 58 acres of land, with 50,000 square feet of space, Updown Court is larger in size than both Buckingham Palace and Hampton Court Palace.

The behemoth home has five swimming pools, a $6 million marble heated driveway, a squash court, home theater, bowling alley, panic room, and much more.


The home is 50,000 square feet

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And it's on 58 acres of land

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It has an eight-car garage, each one large enough for a limousine

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Beautiful marble staircase

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Stunning entrance way

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Marble floors throughout the house

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One of the five pools

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Another one of the five pools; this one is inside

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Private, gated entrance

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One of the many bathrooms

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Floor-to-ceiling windows

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A foyer area on the penthouse level

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The bowling alley

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An aerial view of the estate

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Skylight at the very top of the winding staircase

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Another bathroom, full marble

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An overhead vie of the foyer

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The ceiling looks like a night sky

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Elaborate detailing everywhere

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Plan of the property

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