At the time he wanted to create the world’s best eco-resort, but local politicians objected so much that he decided to sell up and leave the island.
However, he has never hidden his love for Majorca and repurchased the property for a reported 11 million euros with the aim of developing a luxury holiday destination.
The third villa is called Son Balagueret. Son Bunyola already includes Sa Terra Rotja and Sa Punta de S’Aguila villas with four and five bedrooms respectively.
Son Balagueret is spread over three floors and includes a quirky turret, a secluded central courtyard, a private heated swimming pool and views over the rest of the estate on the northwest coastline.
Central to the estate is a large historic manor house, or ‘finca’, dating from the mid-1200s.
This building is currently unused, forming an incredible centrepiece to the dramatic scenery.
Terracing surrounds the manor house with vines, citrus fruit trees, almonds and hundreds of olive trees.
Son Balagueret is a traditional and secluded villa with plenty of space for guests to relax and is full of history as the original turret dates back to the 13th century.
The small slotted secret windows would have been used for signalling to similar lookout points in the area to warn of possible attacks.
The sheltered courtyard central to the house is the perfect place to relax and find a cosy corner to read a book.
The villa can sleep six adults in three bedrooms plus an additional day bed.
One bedroom is located in the villa’s signature turret, with a curved stairwell leading from a shared bathroom on the lower level, which leads up to the first floor sitting room (where the day bed is), and ultimately to the upper level bedroom.
Sir Richard, who owned La Residencia Hotel in Deya, continues to regularly visit the island.
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Being from the time of the innocence of the 1980's when I was a young teenager living in Mallorca, it was a magical place, I want to contribute to eco-tourism, to oust mass tourism. It is a very special place, needs to be kept so. How can I help?
I wonder whether the whinging hoteliers will try to stop him?!?
I do hope they treat him better this time and realise what a superb asset Branson is to be back on the island. Whatever he does with regards to buildings and land is beautiful and enhances the nature. Welcome back Richard.
I'm surprised that Branson hasn't fallen foul of the laws. First the sub-division of fincas law, then the 14000+ mtrs. minimum for a villa. As he's a millionare I suppose it doesn't matter.