| Beckham’s Samui home completed |
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| Written by Chat Anupan |
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The Bt400 million vacation home is located in an eight-acre area in Ban Tai, guaranteed very private and secluded from the hustle and bustle of the big town. The house has three floors and offers a beautiful view of Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Mu Koh Angthong. Lucky tourists who go on snorkeling trip to Mu Koh Anthong and Koh Wautalab might have a chance to see the house of the football superstar as it is painted in a very striking white color standing out in the green hills. Beckham hasn’t had any chance to stay in the house so far because of his busy schedule. But a source told Samui Express before that the football star has been to the island twice before to personally see the location of the house. He came to Samui using his private jet. Almost no one new about his whirlwind visit, except a guard at the airport. His Samui home is also not easy to access as it is built on a hill surrounded by forests. The source said Beckham loves a resort-style residence and likes to spend time by the sea. He has always wanted a private beach, the source added. A source in the real estate and property business said the purchase of Beckham’s property was negotiated by a broker who made Bt100 million from the transaction. The price of the land is Bt300 million and the cost of construction is around Bt100 million. Beckham’s wife, Victoria, was said to be very happy with the new house as they have as neighbor their friend, Sven Goran Eriksson. It was Eriksson who suggested to Beckham to buy the property when the latter was still playing for Manchester United. The 32-year old Beckham and wife Victoria recently bought a house in Los Angeles, for about Bt560 million. This transaction was well known but the couple kept the acquisition of the Samui property under wraps. Beckham is said to be impressed with the pristine beaches of the island. Another famous football player, Wayne Rooney, has also been reported to have bought a land on Samui where he also plans to build a luxury home. |





AFTER several months of construction, the home of English football superstar David Beckham is finally finished. 