Comedian/actor Steve Martin's mansion in the Caribbean town of Lurin, St. Barthelemy has received a pricechopper after sitting unclaimed on the market for six months. The residence now asks $10.5 million, according to some news reports.
Martin listed the home back in June for $11.2 million. He purchased the place in 2008. According to Curbed, Martin rented out the luxury pad for $28,000 per month and had no trouble finding a renter, ever. His successful stint at renting the place at such a high price must have driven him to list the residence. However, looks like the tag was too high.
The residence is a 28, 191 square feet home, comprising of four bedrooms, four full and one half bathroom, according to the listing. Interiors feature hardwood, tiled and carpeted flooring with large wood framed glass doors and windows.
Living spaces include a formal drawing room, sitting area and a dining room as well. The home has a modern kitchen and a media room too. Outside, the home has a lagoon, a lily pond, a pool, a Balinese-style gazebo and beautiful stone walkways paved between the green spread.
The listing of the home lies with Sotheby's International Realty. The listing reads:
"Villa Au Soleil, beautifully situated high in the hills of Lurin, offers luxury, ambiance and privacy. This is an ideal vacation home for those who enjoy entertaining. Its gourmet kitchen is adjacent to a formal dining room and its spacious living room includes a media area. The outdoor living spaces include multiple terraces, a sun deck and a spectacular two-tiered infinity pool. Lush tropical gardens with a lily pond and a fountain enhance the back of the villa and provide a setting for a Balinese style gazebo. There are four bedrooms with baths en suite featuring outdoor showers and a guest bath. The view is a 180 degree panorama of St. Jean Baie and the sunsets here are spectacular. The new owner will possess one of the finest homes in St. Barth."
Check out the photos of the home, here.
The home was special for Martin and his family.
"St Barts is one of my favorite places in the world. Myself and my family have had a fantastic few years at the villa. The views are second to none, and the sun deck, terraces and swimming pool have been a great retreat to come and relax between filming. We will be sad to say goodbye," Martin told The Telegraph.
If Martin manages to sell the place for the asking price, all the proceeds would probably go to a "child-fund" as he and his 41-year-old wife Anne Stringfield had their first kid in December 2012. They managed to keep the baby's arrival a secret before his rep confirmed the news in February.
