Unveiling the Rock of the King: A Luxurious Mansion in Marbella
The Rock of the King, also known as Roca del Rey, is a colossal palace sprawling over 2,000m square. Nestled in the hills above Marbella, this mansion is one of the most expensive properties in southern Spain. It features a private vineyard, a helicopter pad, and a dozen bedrooms. The mansion also boasts a bowling alley, a mini golf course, and a shooting range.
Hidden Secrets of the Mega-Mansion
However, the mansion’s most intriguing features lie beneath the ground. The Russian-owned property has three basements and numerous tunnels dug into the hills, offering a strategic view of the Straits of Gibraltar. The mansion also houses a giant wine cellar with a separate champagne room filled with vintage bottles, a high-tech panic room, and a control room filled with screens and buttons.
Guard Stations and Surveillance
The mansion is heavily guarded with two guard stations housing at least ten guards, a satellite facility, and an underground monitoring device pointing towards the straits. While the official owner of the property remains unknown, sources suggest that Russian President Putin is behind it. The security level reportedly increases significantly during Putin’s visits.
Armed Guards and Strict Security Measures
A high-ranking Ukrainian resident in Spain claims that the property employs armed guards. The mansion also has stringent security measures in place, including thorough searches of visitors and restrictions on photography. The mansion also has a surveillance room where screens are monitored 24 hours a day.
Putin’s Alleged Ownership and Luxurious Features
The mansion is believed to be Putin’s property, known for its luxurious features and size. The mansion is said to be adorned with gold, and the staff working there are reportedly too scared to speak due to the presence of Russian intelligence. The staff’s salaries range from €5,000 to €6,000 a month.
Putin’s Other Properties in Spain
The Ukrainian woman also revealed that Putin owns other properties in Spain, including one in the Alicante province. She urged the Spanish authorities to investigate the matter and impose sanctions at a European level.
Spain’s Stance on Russian Oligarchs
Spain has imposed sanctions on real estate and other assets belonging to a blacklist of Russian oligarchs linked to the Putin regime. However, the Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, insists that no blacklisted oligarchs officially own property in Spain.
Putin’s Connection to the Mansion
The Olive Press has been reporting on the property in La Zagaleta since 2012, revealing that Putin was part of a six-man Russian consortium behind the mansion. The villa, which cost €19 million to build, sits on an 18,000 m2 plot and features two swimming pools, a cinema, a gym, and a 22-car garage.
Putin’s Frequent Visits to Spain
Putin, a known Hispanophile, visited Spain 37 times in the 1990s alone, often using false documents. He has shown interest in buying property in Spain since 2000 and was reportedly involved in the purchase of property in Malaga in 2001.
The Mansion’s Architectural Design and Ownership
The mansion, designed by Juan Carlos Oubina at Celtic Sun, was initially owned by British computer mogul Alan Sharam. It was later sold to the Bolt Investment Group, owned by British developer Hadleigh Bolt. The group is believed to have close links to the former mayor of Moscow, Yuri Luzhkov.
Putin’s Alleged Visits to the Mansion
Sources close to the mansion claim that Putin has visited the property at least twice recently. His ex-wife and daughters reportedly lived there during Russia’s harsh weather, and his mistress, Alina Kabaeva, also resided there for a long time.
Spain’s Investigation into Russian Oligarchs
Spain’s government has refused to provide specific information on its investigations. However, it is believed that at least one Russian oligarch is living in Zagaleta. Spain has 895 Russian oligarchs on an EU list of those needed to be sanctioned, but none of them are reportedly based in Spain.
