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A BRITISH entrepreneur has been revealed as the owner behind Spain’s most expensive home currently on the market – a spectacular Marbella mansion priced at an eye-watering €70 million.
Joe Ricotta is selling Villa Bellagio, located in the gated community Sierra Blanca.
The British businessman is best known for founding one of the UK’s leading refrigerated logistics companies, PCL Transport 24/7 Ltd, before selling it in 2015 for a reported £45 million (€52.5 million).
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Since exiting the logistics world, Ricotta has turned his attention to luxury property development across the UK, Spain, and Italy – with this Marbella jewel his most extraordinary venture yet.
Villa Bellagio stands out from the ordinary.
The estate spans over 5,600 square metres of built area on a vast 14,000 square metre private plot – the largest in Sierra Blanca.
Designed by renowned architect Jesus del Valle, the property even caught royal attention, winning the ‘Premios Macael’ for Best Design in 2022, an award presented by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain.
Villa Bellagio’s soaring salon, leading to terraces that offer panoramic views of Mediterranean sea, and the 22-metre pool with infinity edge, have been crafted to satisfy those who are accustomed to high standards.
The formal dining area comfortably seats up to 14 guests. A professional kitchen and an outdoor BBQ area are also available.
The mansion is home to 13 luxury bedroom suites. This includes eight 50m2 suites located on the upper floors. All of them are dripping with opulence.
Villa Bellagio’s lower level is what really sets it apart.
The facility is described as looking like a private spa. It has a heated indoor swimming-pool, Turkish hammam and Finnish sauna. There are also massage rooms and a professional hair salon.
Fitness lovers will be pleased to find a modern gym. Those looking for entertainment can take their pick from a double-lane bowling alley with billiards, a stylish bar, or a private movie theater that can seat 22.
For automotive fanatics, Villa Bellagio offers a showroom garage capable of displaying 12 vehicles – with an underground facility providing parking for an additional 30 cars.
Ricotta is best known in the UK, where he has a celebrity connection and runs a successful business.
As the CEO of Marbella.co.uk, and a boxing champion Tyson Fury’s sponsor, his social media profile shows him mingling among celebrities like Robert De Niro. John Travolta. Michael McIntyre. Boris Johnson.
Now, Ricotta is seeking a new owner willing to part with €70 million for a taste of Marbella’s highest-end lifestyle.
