Michael Jackson's Former Las Vegas Palace Now Up for Sale at $25 Million
A huge property thought to be the most lavish and largest single-family estate ever constructed in Las Vegas has been put on sale, priced at $25 million.
This 110,320 square feet palace stands on 16 acres and is the brainchild of Jefri Bolkiah, the Prince of Brunei. It had been the temporary residence of the late Michael Jackson, a friend of his brother, the Sultan of Brunei, during the height of his child molestation scandal in 2007.
This magnificent abode is situated at 99 Spanish Gate Drive, in the affluent area of Spanish Trail, which already houses several high-profile residents such as Siegfried Fischbacher, former owner of Palms Casino Resort, George Maloof, and the late host of "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous", Robin Leach.
Over-the-Top Amenities
It boasts of 10 interlinked structures with 92 suites, each furnished with marble, expensive wood, gold leaves, and exquisite tiles.
The main residence spans 37,466 square feet and boasts of 9 bedrooms and 9 baths, while there's a 47,367 square foot gym and pool house with badminton and squash courts, a gigantic spa and gym, a bowling alley, a nightclub, and three pools, one of them being indoor. The site also holds space for 16 cars in the garage and another 30 vehicles parked outside.
A Troubled Legacy
The listing photos reveal the unfinished state of the property—void of furniture, lighting fixtures, flawed walls, and an empty kitchen with no appliances. The background explains why the palace is still incomplete.
Job begun in 1996 and was almost at 90% completion when it abruptly halted in 1999. This halt was believed to be the element of the report that the plan to make it a royal entertainment hotspot for the brothers was jeopardized.
In 1997, Shannon Marketic, a previous Miss USA, alleged that Prince Jefri and the Sultan, among others, lured her and other women forcibly to join a harem in Brunei. The suit found its way to a US court but was later dropped when it was revealed that Jefri had diplomatic protection.
Despite remaining uninhabited for decades, the mansion still demands care and maintenance; lawns need watering, and local water usage records show the palace gulping more water than any other residential home in Las Vegas for several years in a row—13,109 gallons in 2022.
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