Qatari royal’s $375M Italy estate has volcano, pools and secret cave
Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani has purchased the historic Villa Certosa in Sardinia for approximately $395 million. The massive estate, formerly owned by Silvio Berlusconi, is known for its extensive grounds, luxury amenities, and high annual maintenance costs.
Why it matters
The sale highlights the continued high-end luxury real estate market and the significant financial resources of global billionaire investors.
One of Europe’s most famous private estates has entered a new chapter after being bought by one of Qatar’s wealthiest royal figures. Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani, the billionaire former Prime Minister of Qatar, has completed the purchase of Villa Certosa, the legendary Sardinian estate once owned by former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.Known widely by his initials HBJ, Sheikh Hamad is among the richest members of Qatar’s royal family. His personal fortune is estimated by Forbes at nearly $5 billion. The purchase adds one of the Mediterranean’s most exclusive and unusual properties to his already extensive collection of luxury assets.According to Italian financial newspaper Il Sole 24 Ore, the 66-year-old billionaire paid around €350 million ($395 million) for Villa Certosa.
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