Jeff Bezos, the billionaire founder of Amazon, has made headlines once again with his extravagant purchase of a $68 million mansion for his soon-to-be wife, Lauren Sanchez, in Florida’s exclusive “Billionaire Bunker” enclave. This lavish acquisition comes just a month after their engagement, which was celebrated aboard Bezos’ $500 million yacht sailing around Mallorca, Spain.
The newly purchased three-bedroom, three-bathroom mansion is located on Indian Creek Island and was bought in an off-market deal. Bezos, the world’s third richest man with a net worth of $163 billion, according to Bloomberg, is now a neighbor to other high-profile individuals like Tom Brady, Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, Carl Icahn, and Spanish singer Julio Iglesias.
The luxurious 9,259-square-foot property, built in 1965, sits on 2.8 acres of land on the man-made barrier isle Indian Creek Island. This island boasts its own municipality, mayor, and police force, creating a true fortress-like environment. The previous owner of the mansion was Tulia Soucy de Gonzalez Gorrondona, a former hotelier and manager at MTM Star International Corp.
Indian Creek Island, often referred to as the “Billionaire Bunker,” offers 40 waterfront properties and an exclusive 18-hole golf course spanning 294 acres. It is a highly sought-after location for the ultra-wealthy. The last recorded sale on the island before Bezos’ purchase was in 1982 for $1.4 million, equivalent to approximately $4.4 million today when adjusted for inflation.
Bezos’ real estate portfolio now exceeds $350 million, with properties in Hawaii, Beverly Hills, Washington, D.C., and Medina, Wash. His engagement ring for Sanchez alone cost $2.5 million. According to sources, Bezos is also considering purchasing a neighboring lot for $85 million, indicating his continuous desire for extravagant real estate.
This recent acquisition adds to Bezos’ already-impressive collection, which includes a mansion in Beverly Hills purchased for $165 million in 2020, the largest home in Washington, D.C., a $78 million estate in Hawaii, a 5.3-acre property in Medina, Wash., a 30,000-acre ranch in Texas, and nearly $100 million worth of real estate in a Fifth Avenue apartment building in NYC.
Not only does Bezos have a penchant for luxury real estate, but he also invested in a $500 million superyacht that launched this year. This lavish vessel features a helicopter landing pad, a swimming pool, and a mermaid figure that bears a striking resemblance to Sanchez. With a reported annual operating cost of $25 million, this superyacht is a symbol of Bezos’ extravagant lifestyle.
Overall, Bezos’ latest purchase in the Miami area marks a homecoming of sorts for the billionaire, who graduated from Miami Palmetto Senior High School in 1982. His ambitions and zest for opulence continue to make headlines, solidifying his status as one of the world’s most extravagant and influential figures.
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