RACE FOR THE PRIZE

Former F1 star Kimi Raikkonen’s amazing $24m Swiss villa looks like a James Bond villain’s lair

Jon Boon

Published: 10:43, 9 Aug 2022
Updated: 12:44, 9 Aug 2022

FORGET No Time To Die, this is a time to live for Kimi Raikkonen.

The ex-F1 ace, 42, believed to have amassed a $180million fortune, leads a life of luxury.

Kimi Raikkonen owns an amazing $24m home near Zurich — Kimi Raikkonen owns an amazing $24m home near ZurichCredit: Instagram @mintturaikkonen

Raikkonen, 42, takes the plunge in his outdoor pool — Raikkonen, 42, takes the plunge in his outdoor poolCredit: Instagram @kimimatiasraikkonen

The Iceman called it a day on his career at the end of last season after driving for Alfa Romeo

But, rest assured, he has the choice of some amazing homes to retire in.

First, there is his $24million James Bond villain-like Swiss villa.

Then there's his reported three homes in his homeland of Finland, as well properties in Dubai and Thailand.

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But it's his mansion near Zurich that Kimi spends the majority of time with his stunning wife, Minttu, and children Robin and Rianna.

BEST BAAR NONE

Kimi bought the dream house for a mega $20.5million in 2009.

Named Butterfly - although it's unclear why - it can be found in Baar, a small village near Zurich.

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Kimi explained: "We searched for about five years for a property where we could build our own house.

"Then we found Villa Butterfly which was ready for move-in and had a name too."

F1 ace Raikkonen paid $20.5m for the home in 2009 — F1 ace Raikkonen paid $20.5m for the home in 2009Credit: Instagram @mintturaikkonen

The Zug lake and the Alps can be seen from the property — The Zug lake and the Alps can be seen from the propertyCredit: Instagram @kimimatiasraikkonen

The expansive property boasts 3,000 square-feet — The expansive property boasts 3,000 square-feetCredit: Instagram @kimimatiasraikkonen

In his spare time Raikkonen loves to play table tennis with his son — In his spare time Raikkonen loves to play table tennis with his sonCredit: Instagram @kimimatiasraikkonen

Stunning Minttu and Kimi enjoy the home's garden — Stunning Minttu and Kimi enjoy the home's gardenCredit: Instagram @kimimatiasraikkonen

Kimi in his home, which has the name Villa Butterfly — Kimi in his home, which has the name Villa ButterflyCredit: Instagram @kimimatiasraikkonen

Built over 3,000 square-feet, the vast living space offers the motorsport legend and his family plenty of space.

There are two pools, one indoor, one outdoor, for the Raikkonens to enjoy.

Lush gardens overlook an incredible backdrop of the Zug lake with the Alps right behind it.

Astonishingly, the building also has a lift and the windows are bulletproof glass.

And there's a fully-equipped gym to help Kimi stay in shape.

MASSIVE GARAGE

As is a theme with racing car drivers, they like to take their work home with them.

Raikkonen is no different, which explains why his massive garage at Villa Butterfly can hold up to 10 cars.

Although he is said to own a $360,000 Rolls-Royce Wraith Black Badge and a $3.6million Ferrari Enzo, it's motorcycles that hold the Finnish legend's attention.

Family time in the pool is important to Raikkonen — Family time in the pool is important to RaikkonenCredit: Instagram @kimimatiasraikkonen

Raikkonen likes to stay in shape when he's at home in his gym — Raikkonen likes to stay in shape when he's at home in his gymCredit: Instagram @kimimatiasraikkonen

Daughter Rianna shares dad Kimi's love of wheels — Daughter Rianna shares dad Kimi's love of wheelsCredit: Instagram @kimimatiasraikkonen

The villa has a garage that can hold 10 cars, and is where Kimi keeps his customised motorbikes — The villa has a garage that can hold 10 cars, and is where Kimi keeps his customised motorbikesCredit: Instagram @kimimatiasraikkonen

The Raikkonen family spend most of the year in their Swiss mansion — The Raikkonen family spend most of the year in their Swiss mansionCredit: Instagram @mintturaikkonen

He has two customised bikes called Iceman I and Iceman II that were designed by German Walz Hardcore Cycles.

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Raikkonen was also gifted his 2018 United States Grand Prix-winning Ferrari that is believed to rest in his garage.

But does he have enough room though for his old Alfa Romeo ride now the curtain has come down on his F1 career?

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