Recent reports confirm that a buyer just got himself a prestigious Norwegian property in the alps, formerly owned by the world-famous and seven-time multi-awarded Formula One racer, Michael Schumacher, noted International Business Times.
The preloved property, built in the 1990s according to Schumacher's own specifications, was sold for almost $3 million. The sale took place while the racer was undergoing recovery from his unfortunate skiing accident way back in 2013.
The Norwegian home was reportedly sold in three months after being posted in the real estate market last November of 2014, said International Business Times.
Aside from getting a home from the famous car racer, News in English Norway said that the buyer also got luxurious amenities that came with it: a large garage that can house seven cars, gym equipped for training a team and a spa with whirpool baths. Even during its posting, much of what's inside this wooden house remained private as former prospective buyers who sought this house were requested not to take pictures once permitted entry.
The almost 650- square meter property, located in the mountainous region of Trysil, Norway, had been a true holiday home for Schumacher and his family for 20 years. He spent many happy years there, regularly interacting with the locals and playing sports with them as a normal person. With a wonderful terrain and snow, the athlete particularly enjoyed skiing there.
Schumacher truly considered it a haven, away from his busy life according to Peter Birkrem, his real estate agent, as reported by International Business Times. He enjoyed living in the property tremendously because it gave him the much-needed vacation from all media buzz and a well-earned rest from his work from time to time, said Birkrem.
Speculations arose that the property was sold as a result of the accident that left him in a coma for half a year. It was reported that medical costs have now risen to more than $15 million. The family said that talks about selling the property had already concluded even before the mishap in 2013 and that the accident even prompted for the family to temporarily hold its sale. Schumacher suffered brain injuries at that time and the family focused on him.
Currently, the F1 racer is in Switzerland with his family, recovering slowly, according to Express UK. Peter Hamlyn, a consultant neurological and spinal surgeon and expert in the field of head injuries in sport, said in the report, "What tortures the public is the same thing that tortures the family - progress is slow, progress is uncertain."
The family, however, condemned the rumors circulating around that Michael was rendered palayzed, could not talk and in severe state.
