In the calm countryside of New Zealand, there's a big mansion that used to belong to Kim Dotcom aka Kim Schmitz. This place was not just a regular house; it was like a castle that showed off how rich and important Dotcom was and even still is. Let's take a peek into the history and secrets of Kim Dotcom's old mansion.
The Mega Mansion
Kim Dotcom's old house, often called the "Mega Mansion," is in a town near Auckland called Coatesville. It was built in 2007, and it's huge—covering about 60 acres! The house looks fancy, with towers, columns, and really fancy details. Inside, it's like a dream home, with cool stuff like a big swimming pool and a movie theater.
As you can see in the picture above, the Mega Mansion had its own Tennis place, but Kim said he only used it 1 time.
Kim lived there with his previous wife Mona.com and his children.
( Yup, mona.com is owned by kim.dom and now a redirect to his X account )
As you can see in the picture above, there was also a helicopter:
And here is another picture with Kim and his previous Wife + Children:
Figures
As Kim made up to 250k per day, it was no big problem for him to pay this house.
He paid just for the basic security men and gardeners about 50k per month, as he mentioned in a YouTube talk.
At the end, it got sold for 32.5 million to the company owners of Zuru toy company: Jaimee Lupton and Nick Mowbray, in 2016.
The inside
Step inside Kim Dotcom's Mega Mansion, and you'll find a world of luxury and fancy things. The entrance is grand, with beautiful details and shiny marble floors. The living rooms are big and fancy, filled with comfy furniture and beautiful art on the walls.
The kitchen is like a chef's dream, with the best and newest cooking gadgets. The mansion has a special movie-watching room with super comfy seats and amazing sound and picture quality. There are also fun game rooms with cool games like billiards and arcade machines.
The bedrooms are like cozy retreats, especially Kim Dotcom's room, which is extra special. The whole house is high-tech, with smart systems controlling everything from lights to security.
Outside is just as impressive. There's a swimming pool and lovely gardens, perfect for chilling out. In a nutshell, Kim Dotcom's Mega Mansion isn't just a house; it's a place where everything is super fancy and meant for living the good life.
Super Safe
Kim Dotcom was always in trouble with the law, so he made sure his house was super safe. Big walls and high-tech cameras surrounded the place to keep it secure. The house's security became a talking point, adding even more mystery to the already interesting mansion
Legal Troubles
In 2012, Dotcom got into big trouble, and the police arrested him. They said he did do pirvacy with his website Megaupload and the FBI did a raid at his big mansion. Because of this, the New Zealand government took over his house. Later on, they put it up for sale in a big auction in 2016.
You can find out more about it on Kim's homepage: https://kim.com/
Goodbye to the Mega Mansion
Even though Kim Dotcom doesn't own it anymore, people still talk about his old house. The Mega Mansion's story is now part of Dotcom's history, showing the world the ups and downs of a guy who was and still is a big deal on the internet.
Conclusion
Kim Dotcom's fancy house in New Zealand is like a big chapter in his life story. Even though he doesn't live there anymore, the Mega Mansion remains a symbol of how things can get really fancy and really complicated, all at the same time. As the sun sets over Coatesville, the Mega Mansion's past still echoes in the memories of people who remember the guy behind the extravagant home.
