PERFECT HOMES MAGAZINE ( Editor Stan Israel) ( Editor Stan Israel) | Page 219

Live like the king of pop in Neverland A re you a fan of Michael Jackson and do you have a few million in your bank account? If so, you now have the opportunity to live in the favourite home of King of Pop namely, Neverland. Brought in 1988, when he was at the height of his fame, this property covers 2.800 acres and is composed of 22 buildings. In 2005, Jackson moved out of this expansive property, which is located near Los Angeles. As he got in serious debts, it was sold to an investor for $23.5 million dollars. Colony Capital, who are in possession of the property now want to sell it at a cost of $50 million, and they also changed its name - now called Sycamore Valley Ranch. Tomas Barrack Junior from Colony Capital, said: “We were just guardians of this irreplaceable property, and we are proud of the restoration, which we did, which now resembles the original elegance of that Michael created. Currently, we are thinking of selling.” The family of Michael Jackson once said: “We hope and believe that any new owners of Neverland will appreciate the historical significance and the special nature of this beautiful property. The memory of Michael lives in our hearts and in the hearts of all his fans around the world.” However, they do not plan to buy the ranch, as the price is out of their reach. The listing is with: Colony Capital www.colonyinc.com PERFECT HOMES INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE 219