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Originally Posted by Houdini
No doubt between the two of them, they have a shit load of money, but in reference to your post, they're renting this place, they don't own it.
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Actually, they do. They originally signed a 3-year lease, but that was just to get around French tax laws.
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They signed a three year lease-to-own deal with the Chateau owners - a transaction that was necessitated by complicated French tax laws - and Brad is busy overseeing dozens of contractors who are bringing the estate up to his standards.
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They have so far invested an additional $5 million into this estate (one of several they own):
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It was back in 2009 that plans for work on the Château were revealed when it was said that the couple wanted to add to the estate to give it a more 'contemporary feel'.
Their wish-list includes hot tubs, steam rooms and a spa, as well as a new gym and a larger wine cellar.
Brad - who is also a motorcycle enthusiast - is even said to to want to build a motorbike track.
Security is also high on the list of improvements. The couple want to install a surveillance centre, spy cameras, alarms, and infra-red sensors.
And while the property already has a helicopter landing - the two keen pilots also want to improve those facilities.
Brad personally designed the furniture, and it will come with a final price tag of nearly $500,000.
At least Brad and Angelina didn't need to worry about getting their plans approved by the local council.
The mayor of the nearby town of Correns, promptly sided with the pair when it came to the grand plans.
At the time he said: 'The application has been received for widespread work on their new house, and we are delighted that they will be here more permanently. They are a wonderful couple with beautiful children and we will hold a civic reception to honour them.'
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The Chateau has it's own recording studio too - Pink Floyd recorded parts of The Wall there, and Sting shot some of his movie, "Bring on the Night" there:
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