In 1990, Michael Douglas bought a 190-acre Spanish estate for $3.5 million. Inside his 159-year-old Mediterranean home with a wine cellar, golf simulator and home cinema

Michael Douglas is one of the most versatile actors in Hollywood. From playing the role of Gordon Gekko in Wall Street to essaying the character of Dan Gallagher in Fatal Attraction, the 82-year-old has successfully charmed his way into the hearts of fans. Douglas’ lavish lifestyle is another aspect that has often drawn attention. Recently, the Basic Instinct star shared some interesting details of his lavish 190-acre estate in Mallorca, Spain, that he bought for $3.5 million in 1990 and now lives with his wife, Welsh actress Catherine Zeta-Jones.

Michael Douglas’s Mallorca home

Michael Douglas, in a conversation with the Wall Street Journal, revealed that his Spanish estate dates back to 1867 and offers unobstructed views of the Mediterranean Sea. As per the film veteran, he loves to be surrounded by nature where green vistas and privacy create a serene atmosphere.

Sharing some special amenities of his home, Douglas revealed that he likes to watch the sea and the distant skyline from his favourite fuchsia armchair, which is situated adjacent to an open window. There’s also a ‘Trackman video setup in the wine cellar’, a golf simulator as well as a personal home theatre for leisurely activities.

Salient features of the Mallorca home

Douglas purchased the property with his first wife, Diandra Luker. According to Architectural Digest, it has 5 apartments and 2 cottages, including a game room, library, gym, outdoor kitchen, heated swimming pool and an expansive spa.

Apart from that, Douglas also planted vineyards on his estate, which produced local award-winning wine, reported Francis York. They are stored in his own wine cellar. The Hollywood icon even has a vegetable patch where he grows squash, tomatoes, almond and olive trees. The luxury estate has its own spring water well and power generator.

More details about Michael Douglas’ Mallorca property

The Mallorca property, set on the outskirts of the village of Valldemossa, provides direct access to a quaint village called S’Estaca. As per reports, Douglas loved the estate so much that he spent $7M on restorations and renovations.

The property originally belonged to a 20-year old Archduke Ludwig Salvator of Austria who arrived in Mallorca in 1867 and loved the deep blue Mediterranean Sea and clear skies. After purchasing and renovating the property in the 1860s, he added a carved set of stairs to the stone bluff beneath the cliffside villa.