The richest man of India is building a second home for himself and his family. A report in Mid-Day stated that the Ambanis are planning to shift base to the 300-acre London property in Buckinghamshire, Stoke Park. But the family hasn’t confirmed anything yet.
Reports say that during lockdowns and pandemic the Ambani family has spent their time inside their posh sky-high residence ‘Antilia’ which is located in one of the most expensive neighborhoods of Mumbai, Altamount Road. Maybe the world’s most expensive mansion was not that open in terms of space for them and made them feel the need of a new house.
Thus, the chairman of Reliance Industries purchased their London property for Rs 592 crore this year which has about 49 bedrooms, a state-of-the-art medical facility and also acres of green cover. The family is also setting up a shrine which is same to the one on Antilia and other houses of Ambanis. It includes marble sculptures of Ganesha, Radha-Krishna and Hanuman commissioned to a Rajasthani sculptor.
The absence of the family from their Mumbai home over the past two-and-a-half months was noticed but nothing was confirmed. And now, they celebrated their Diwali in their new home instead of the Mumbai home. Reports state that they will shift in the Buckinghamshire mansion next year in April once things get settled.
The British press commented that the Stoke Park was a private residence till 1908 then later it was converted into a country club. The mansion has a luxury hotel, a golf course and a mini hospital headed by British doctor. The Financial Times stated that the property has been featured in two James Bond films.
Reports say that Mukesh Ambani and his family are going to manage and divide their time between their new UK home and Mumbai but the family did not give any statements to confirm it yet.
