But the Haydens, who owned a luxurious beachside estate not far away, were familiar with the property's potential.
After the Soviet government moved to Moscow in 1918, the luxurious estate was nationalized and converted into Vladimir Lenin's dacha.
Bachofen intended at first to build a modest country residence, but changed his plans and built a luxurious estate.
Tara is later bailed out by the mysterious "social worker" Maryann and she takes up residence at Maryann's luxurious estate.
According to local press reports, Mr. Biya averages more than 100 days of vacation a year, mostly spent at his luxurious estates in Europe.
Shacks made of mud and scrap lumber line the steep ravines under the high walls that surround San Salvador's luxurious estates.
The village doesn't look much different from the way it did half a century ago - economically and ethnically diverse, with both luxurious estates and overcrowded apartments.
They bought a dilapidated 1775 house 22 years ago and have transformed the property into a luxurious estate worth millions.
They shared the commonality of the best boarding schools and colleges, luxurious estates, yachts, private jets and tax problems.
It was a dream to them that one day Vuda lookout would be developed into the most prestigious and luxurious estate in Fiji.