PELÉ'S £1.1million beachside mansion has been abandoned and stripped by fanatic looters following the legend's death. The late star's once-luxurious home in Brazil 's coastline is now a graveyard of memories of lovers, football, and a debt of thousands of pounds after his family took over the mansion.
For over 40 years, Pelé's haven was his mansion situated in an exclusive condominium in Guarujá, in the São Paulo state. In the property valued at approximately £1.1million (R$8 million), the King of Football experienced the greatest memories between his many trips around the world.
Just 500 metres from the ocean, the house is located on Pernambuco beach, one of the most prestigious beaches in Brazil. Built on land that occupies an entire block, Pelé's home is surrounded by a stone wall, which looks more like a fortress. Behind it, there are stories that begin around 1981, when Pelé stopped living in New York to resume life close to his family in Brazil.
With dozens of suites and rooms, there was plenty of space for his countless trophies, a cinema and even a professional studio where Pelé ventured to record his own songs. When friends came over, a huge dance club on the top floor would turn any gathering into a wild party. The King didn't need to leave his home to have fun as his backyard featured tennis and footvolley courts, a mini football field, a sauna and a large swimming pool.
Pelé also built a chapel on the site, so that his mother, Celeste, could pray.
