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The Villa Fontanelle on the shores of Lake Como, which before his tragic death on July 15, 1997, belonged to a famous designer Gianni Versace, is sold to yet another Russian - Arkady Novikov, reports The Times Online.
Mostly unoccupied for the last 10 years, it’s ready to open its doors to a new owner who, reportedly, paid for this privilege £26m (approx $50 million), which is £3m over asking price.
Trained as a chef, Arkady Novikov, known as the “blini baron of Moscow” owns a chain of finest restaurants and cafes for the elite in Russia. Restaurants are are famous for their unusual decor and excellent food.
He “…is credited with transforming the restaurant scene in the Russian capital. He has introduced sushi, caribou and nachos with deep-fried onion blossom to the menus of a culinary empire that includes 47 restaurants and a chain of cafes. He starred in the Russian version of the reality-television show The Apprentice.”
Mr. Novikov and the representatives of Real Estate agency, involved in the marketing of the property, had declined to comment on the sale.
For more details read the original article at: Times Online
