The former residence of Queen Elizabeth in Malta is on the market for $ 6.7 million

If you have always dreamed of living like a queen, here is your chance. The former home of Queen Elizabeth II in Malta is currently on the market, reports People magazine. The future monarch lived in the sprawling Villa Guardamangia for two years, from 1949 to 1951.

As can be expected for a house once occupied by royalty, the asking price is impressive. But if you are thinking of buying, do not expect a property ready to move in. This house is certainly a fixer-upper.

The price is $ 6.7 million

The 6 bedroom, 3 bath villa is currently on the market for $ 6.7 million, according to Homes of Quality listing. Located just outside the Maltese capital, Valletta, it offers views of Marsamxett Harbor from the rooftop terrace and a large garden.

According to the listing, the 1,560-square-meter house is "an amazing large Palazzo-style property," with "many authentic architectural features, such as an imposing broad facade, an elaborate porch, a lobby area, and a beautifully landscaped lobby. vaulted entrance, wide original staircase, stone floors and various fireplaces.

"The property claims just a big conversion and will make a great home or possibly a commercial place," notes the list.

He needs a lot of work

Although Villa Guardamangia has an impressive pedigree, the house really needs work. The house – the only one outside the UK in which a monarch lived – fell into ruin. The photos in the list show a garden overgrown with vegetation and falling stones.

The condition of the building has been a problem for years. Environmental advocates argued that the building needed to be restored and that it could potentially become a tourist attraction. The Government of Malta has indicated in the past that it wished to see this historic building repaired. The queen herself expressed the wish to see the house again during her visit to Malta in 2007, but the owners rejected her request.

"This villa not only has immense architectural value, but is the only property outside of the UK that the Queen has described as a home," said Astrid Vella Nature Protection in 2015, according to the Telegraph. "If the queen asks to visit this property again, he should not be in this state, we must save him."

Queen's time in Malta

The Queen and her husband, Prince Philip, lived in Malta as newlyweds when he was badigned to the country with the Royal Navy. The royal couple would have spent some of the happiest and most carefree years of their marriage in the country, in part because they were able to live a more ordinary life.

"The princess really liked Malta because she was able to lead a normal life, wander the city and go shopping," said Lady Pamela Hicks, Queen's Maid of Honor. "This is the only place where she could live the life of the wife of a naval officer, like all other women."

The queen also talked about her memories of her time in the country.

"Visiting Malta is always very special for me. I remember happy days with Prince Philip at our first wedding, "she said during a visit to the island nation in 2015.

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