George Clooney is not selling Villa Oleandra, the actor denies: ‘Fake news’

Good news for the Laghee, less so for those who were already hoping to get their hands on this jewel on Lake Como. Villa Oleandra is not for sale, as confirmed by George Clooney himself, who has dismissed the rumours circulated by Page Six and Oggi.

How the rumour spread

Speculation about the possible sale of Villa Oleandra had been circulating for some time, but it was two media outlets, one American and one Italian, that gave the alleged confirmation. US gossip site Page Six was the first to publish the story, which was then picked up by Oggi in an interview with a Como-based estate agent, who claimed negotiations were already underway. From there, it was a short leap the rumour spread globally, eventually reaching Clooney himself, who wasted no time in setting the record straight.

The tabloids also put forward a theory as to why the 62-year-old actor might have decided to part with his historic Italian residence. The supposed culprit, according to Page Six, was his wife, Amal Clooney (née Amal Ramzi Alamuddin), who was said to prefer the tranquillity of their estate in Provence over the fashionable and exclusive atmosphere of Lake Como. However, the claim turned out to be entirely unfounded.

No, George Clooney is not selling Villa Oleandra

‘The first time I heard about it [the sale of Villa Oleandra, ed.] was when Page Six ran the story. Everyone picked it up, but it’s not true.’ With these words, Clooney shut down the rumours in a statement given to People via his spokesperson.

In short, George Clooney is not selling Villa Oleandra. The villa in Laglio remains firmly in the hands of the actor and his wife—at least for now.

How much is Villa Oleandra worth?

Clooney purchased the property in 2002 from the Heinz family for a fraction of what it would be worth on today’s market, approximately one-tenth of its current value. According to The Wall Street Journal, had the actor decided to sell, he could have made around $100 million.

Article translated by Agnese Giardini

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