Gorbachev selling lake-side getaway in Germany
The Soviet leader was often seen in the Bavarian town of Rottach-Egern – just one of many well-heeled Russians in the area. Poor health means he no longer visits, DW reported.
Mikhail Gorbachev, the former leader of the Soviet Union, listed his vast estate in Germany for sale, local media reported.
Gorbachev, a respected figure in Germany, bought the 1908-built Hubertus Schlössl 10 years ago as a family retreat, German daily “Sueddeutsche Zeitung,” reported. But poor health curbed the 85-year-old’s once-frequent trips to the lake-side Bavarian town of Rottach-Egern.
The Nobel-Prize-laureate was last seen in the town three years ago when he visited a local bistro with his daughter and grandchildren, local news site “Tegernseer Stimme” reported.
Local real estate agency Grund und Wohnen in Gmund have the house listed for 7 million euros (US$7.4 million).
The listing described the 6-bedroom mansion as having 687 square meters (7,400 square feet) of living space spread across two buildings. The three-level main house has underfloor heating, several living areas, a library, an office and a sauna.
