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A stunning $40 million mansion waiting for buyers!

Last updated on: July 26, 2013 14:26 IST
Main courtyard of the South Beach mansion formerly owned by fashion designer Gianni Versace in Miami Beach, Florida.

The splendid sea-facing Versace Villa is up for grabs. The magnificent 10-bedroom mansion once owned by fashion designer Gianni Versace and founder of Gianni Versace S.p.A., an international fashion house, is set to be auctioned. 

The owners are hoping to find a suitable buyer with expected bids of more than $40 million during its auction in September.

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A stunning $40 million mansion waiting for buyers!

Last updated on: July 26, 2013 14:26 IST
Pool area of the South Beach mansion formerly owned by fashion designer Gianni Versace in Miami Beach, Florida.

After serial killer Andrew Cunanan murdered Gianni Versace in front of this mansion in 1997, Versace’s family members sold the house to Barton G. 

A restaurateur, Barton converted the mansion into a boutique hotel.


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A stunning $40 million mansion waiting for buyers!

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Beautifully laid out garden near the poor area.

Gianni Versace bought the 23,000 sq ft iconic house in 1992 for $2.9 million and he spent a whopping $33 million on a lavish revamp.

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A stunning $40 million mansion waiting for buyers!

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Mosaic on the the patio of the South Beach mansion.

The mansion was built in 1930 by architect Alden Freeman.

Among the many luxurious amenities are gold plated bathroom fixtures, a huge swimming pool lined with 24-karat gold, exquisitely designed furniture, elegant statues, open-air courtyard, beach facing terrace and hand-painted walls.

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A stunning $40 million mansion waiting for buyers!

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Main entrance hall is seen in a South Beach mansion.

Though the villa went was put up on sale a year ago for $125 million, there were no takers. The property had been serving as boutique hotel till this year.

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A stunning $40 million mansion waiting for buyers!

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Mosaic Suite.

The Mosaic Suite is the room where Madonna stayed during a visit to Gianni Versace's mansion. 

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A stunning $40 million mansion waiting for buyers!

Last updated on: July 26, 2013 14:26 IST
The double king bed of the Empire Suite at the South Beach mansion.

It's ironical that the plush villa's price has been cut down from $125 million listed earlier and  finally been put on a bankruptcy auction.

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A stunning $40 million mansion waiting for buyers!

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Moroccan Suite South Beach mansion

The price of the marvellous Miami Beach mansion later slashed to $75 million. Even after the price cut, it could not attract any buyers. 

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A stunning $40 million mansion waiting for buyers!

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Villa suite adjacent to the Empire Suite at the South Beach mansion.

The owners are hopeful of getting buyers since the price has been slashed to $40 million this year.

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A stunning $40 million mansion waiting for buyers!

Last updated on: July 26, 2013 14:26 IST
Villa suite adjacent to the Empire Suite at the South Beach mansion.

Bidders interested in the auction should deposit $3 million and give a proof of having $40 million.

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A stunning $40 million mansion waiting for buyers!

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Villa suite adjacent to the Empire Suite at the South Beach mansion.

 Moroccan Suite in the South Beach mansion highlights the ornate interiors.

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A stunning $40 million mansion waiting for buyers!

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 Empire Suite at the South Beach mansion.

Each room has a distinct look and ambience. When Barton G, the first buyer bought the house, it was almost in shambles. 

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A stunning $40 million mansion waiting for buyers!

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The interiors of the bathroom of the Moroccan Suite resembles a palace.

Few months after buying the property, Barton G restored the mansion to its pristine glory, revamping the entire place.

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A stunning $40 million mansion waiting for buyers!

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A beautifully decorated clock adorns the Grand Lounge South Beach mansion.

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A stunning $40 million mansion waiting for buyers!

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An elegantly designed staircase at the South Beach mansion.

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A stunning $40 million mansion waiting for buyers!

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One of the many foyers in the South Beach mansion.

This magnificent mansion is also one of the most photographed houses in the United States.

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A stunning $40 million mansion waiting for buyers!

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A hallway in the South Beach mansion.

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A stunning $40 million mansion waiting for buyers!

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The balcony of the Mosaic Suite at the South Beach mansion offers breathtaking views of the sea.

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A stunning $40 million mansion waiting for buyers!

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The view of the South Beach skyline and pool area of the South Beach mansion.

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A stunning $40 million mansion waiting for buyers!

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The beautiful view from one of the portals of the observatory at the South Beach mansion.