Rafael Nadal and wife Maria Perello's picturesque dream house nears completion, on track to be occupied by spring 2023
Rafael Nadal and his wife Maria Perello will move into their lavish new home, in the Spaniard's hometown of Mallorca, by the spring of next year.
Nadal's new home is finally nearing completion after two and a half years of construction. It is located in the highest part of Porto Cristo, a small town east of Mallorca, Spain.
The soon-to-be-finished house will offer breathtaking views of the entire natural cove of the port — from the mouth to the Club Nàutic, and from the beach to the profile of the urban area.
As reported by Spanish media outlet DiariodeMallorca, the exterior is nearly done, with only a few finishing touches remaining. As per current plans, Nadal and his wife will move into the house in May 2023, assuming there are no setbacks and that the work is completed within the 36-month deadline.
Aptly guided by Mallorcan architect Tomeu Esteva, Nadal's dream home consists of interconnected buildings with a ground floor and two heights. They are both topped with a hipped roof and wide overhangs that protect the spacious terraces on the first and second floors.
To complete the whole set, a third building is also being developed, located slightly apart from the two previously described buildings.
The terrace is airy and light-filled on the second floor. On the other hand, the building on the first is shielded by rectangular modules that enlarge the structure at its base.
The terraces complete the foundation of the complex and act as a link between the two main buildings.
The sentimental value of Rafael Nadal's dream house
Rafael Nadal has had an eventful 2022 season, to say the least. The southpaw won two Majors, the Australian Open and Roland Garros, and also became a father for the first time.
As per Spanish reports, the under-construction house also holds sentimental value for the former World No. 1. Located in his hometown of Mallorca, the area has a special place in his heart; he considers it to be a part of his family as it reminds him of his childhood.
The 22-time Grand Slam champion's grandfather, a musician, owned a structure that was practically adjacent to the plot where he is building his new home. In addition, Miguel Angel Nadal, his uncle and a former footballer for Real Mallorca and FC Barcelona, has a home at the mouth of the harbor.