One more bed costs £10m
04/09/2008
A Russian businessman has spent £10 million to provide himself with another bed, it has been reported.
News provider the Metro reported that the unnamed tycoon, who owns a house on the Sandbanks peninsula of Dorset''s Poole Harbour, has spent the money on a scheduled demolition.
The house, which is also fitted with a helicopter pad, is being rebuilt after the five bedrooms did not "suit his aspirations" - forcing the businessman to replace the current dwelling with a six-bed house instead.
It was also noted that neighbours in the area were "infuriated", as many believed the new home would "ruin the character of the area".
However, local estate agent Robert Dunford told the newspaper: "At that end of the market, it comes down to a matter of choice."
Another Russian industrialist, Roman Abramovich, had his new house''s plans unveiled by the Daily Mail earlier this year, incorporating six family bedrooms - all fitted with en suite - as well as two guest rooms, at a cost of £150 million.
