Michael Jackson might have abandoned his Neverland Ranch in recent years, but before the singer’s sudden death on June 25, he was reportedly eyeing a property in Las Vegas that he had dubbed “Wonderland.”
According to The Las Vegas Sun, the pop star had his sights set on a 10-acre compound that he reportedly planned on moving to following his series of comeback concert dates in London.
“He got so excited, the minute we drove through the gates here he got that feeling of Neverland,” said Zar Zanganeh, a realtor with Fine Vegas Estates, told the paper. “As soon as he stepped out of the car, he said, ‘Zar, I love this place. I’m calling it Wonderland.’”
Jackson was reportedly set to offer $16.5 million for the 15,000-square-foot home, which featured secret tunnels, bulletproof doors, other doors disguised as walls and cabinets, and even a panic room.
“Safety was by far his biggest issue,” Zanganeh said. “Michael wanted to make sure that his kids were very safe.
“He was always nervous that someone could perhaps kidnap the kids, or something awful could happen, so safety was the biggest factor for him in finding a home,” he added.
The home also features a car museum big enough for 20 automobiles, a screening room for 16, stables for eight horses and a “doggie villa.”
Additionally, the Vegas home has a golf driving range, basketball and tennis courts, greenhouse, and a pool with waterfalls. There was also a 1,000-square-foot grotto guest suite, which Jackson reportedly planned on turning into a playhouse for his three children.
The home’s indoor shooting range was reportedly going to be converted into a recording studio for the singer.
Prior to announcing his plans to play 50 shows in London, many believed Jackson would make a comeback on the Las Vegas Strip. The singer reportedly recorded music – that has yet to be released – at the Studio at the Palms in 2008.
No comments:
Post a Comment