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When it comes to global icons, few can match Cristiano Ronaldo—not just for his record-breaking soccer career, but for the lifestyle, wealth, and influence he’s built off the pitch. The Portuguese superstar signed his first professional contract at 18 with Manchester United, a five-year deal worth £12 million—the largest ever for a teenager at the […] More
If you’ve ever dreamed of stepping into a scene from Vicky Cristina Barcelona—preferably one where Juan Antonio (Javier Bardem) offers you a glass of Rioja on a sun-drenched terrace—here’s your chance. The real-life villa that served as Judy’s (Patricia Clarkson) house in director Woody Allen’s sultry, award-winning film from 2008 starring Rebecca Hall, Scarlett Johansson, and Penélope Cruz is officially on the market, and it’s every bit as romantic, mysterious, and architecturally captivating as you’d expect.
Perched atop Putxet Hill near Barcelona’s Tibidabo, the home is the work of Enric Sagnier, the prolific Catalan architect known for his elegant, eclectic style. Sagnier may not be as much of a household name as Antoni Gaudí, but in Barcelona’s architectural scene, he was a star. Known for his refined blend of modernism, art nouveau, and classical flair, Sagnier designed everything from opulent villas to landmark churches. This specific creation, completed in 1917, is a love letter to the Spanish Renaissance, blending the rustic charm of a European country house with ornate Plateresque details—think arched windows, intricate wrought iron, and a grand entrance that feels equal parts palace and movie set.
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A carved wooden staircase hovers over a cozy fireside sitting area.
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On the market for €25 million (about $28.3 million) with Lucas Fox, the house appeared throughout the 2008 rom-com, serving as the atmospheric backdrop for romantic entanglements, philosophical conversations, and plenty of dramatic glances. Spanning roughly 11,000 square feet, the home is packed with cinematic grandeur. The main level opens with a show-stopping arched oak door that leads into a soaring foyer. From there, you’ll find an almost 800-square-foot living and dining space, anchored by a fireplace and flanked by a sunlit gallery. Step through to the terrace, and you’re greeted by a grotto-esque swimming pool framed by the rocky walls of Mount Putxet.
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In the eclectically furnished dining room, arched windows opens to a planted terrace.
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The kitchen wing includes a breakfast nook, wine cellar, and a fully outfitted service area. Upstairs, the primary suite sprawls across nearly the entire floor, complete with dual dressing rooms, a nearly 550-square-foot bedroom, and a private terrace. In total, the home comprises seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms, including a third floor with exposed wooden beams and postcard-worthy views of the city.
Click here to see more photos of Judy’s house from Vicky Cristina Barcelona.
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Abby Montanez
Abigail Montanez is a staff writer at Robb Report. She has worked in both print and digital publishing for over half a decade, covering everything from real estate, entertainment, dining, travel to…
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Lionel Messi is ending the year by making an interesting move—but it has nothing to do with soccer.
The athlete has listed his real-estate properties in Spain on a small Spanish stock exchange, valuing them at $232 million, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday. The company, Edificio Rostower Socimi, is being listed on the digital-only Portfolio Stock Exchange as a real-estate investment trust. It owns seven hotels, commercial real estate for shops and offices, and houses.
Messi’s decision to list Rostower happened swiftly, Bloomberg noted, as the company became a real-estate investment trust (REIT) in mid-December. The share price was set at just less than $60 on Monday. In Spain, REITs receive a special tax rate lower than that of other companies, and investors usually list them to meet legal requirements for that tax regime rather than to raise money.
While Messi was born in Argentina and plays for a soccer team based in Miami, he spent most of his life in Spain, Bloomberg wrote. He moved to the country when he was just 12 years old to play for FC Barcelona’s youth teams. Since then, he’s become one of the most well-known athletes in the world, and his memorabilia regularly sells for a pretty penny on the auction block. Earlier this year, for example, a napkin outlining his first FC Barcelona contract was expected to fetch more than $380,000. And a set of his World Cup jerseys came with an estimate of more than $10 million in 2023.
When it comes to his Spanish real-estate holdings, Messi acts as the chairman of Rostower’s board, Bloomberg reported. Over the past couple of years, the company has posted losses. Still, its $232 million valuation is quite substantial.
Outside of Spain, Messi has a number of other real-estate holdings, too. Just last year, he shelled out $10.8 million on a waterfront mansion in South Florida. That added to his footprint in the Sunshine State, where he also owns at least three multimillion-dollar condos in a Miami suburb.
He may be one of the most prolific on the soccer pitch, but Messi is also making his name known on the real-estate market, both stateside and in Spain. When he eventually decides to retire from pro sports, he’ll have his pick of where to spend his time.
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Tori Latham
Tori Latham is a digital staff writer at Robb Report. She was previously a copy editor at The Atlantic, and has written for publications including The Cut and The Hollywood Reporter. When not…
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