In addition to the essential villa with swimming pool, another real estate trend appeals to celebrities: the Iceberg house. But what is it exactly? We tell you everything.
Contrary to what its appellation evokes, an iceberg house is not an ice house but a trend that many celebrities love. But what exactly is Iceberg House and why this concept is seduced? Our answers to your questions.
Why Iceberg? Because with this trend, the outside of the house is the only visible part of the iceberg. Indeed, the secret of an iceberg house lies in its basement, whose space has been invested and arranged in a disproportionate way, but above all unsuspected from the outside. In short, the subtlety of this type of house is that they house underground spaces several meters deep that can contain swimming pool, gym, projection room, spa, golf simulator or even for some tennis lessons! This trend has many followers among celebrities, including Travis Kelce, US football superstar and Taylor Swift companion. In London, Havona House is known to offer seven floors, including three in the basement with a 21-meter swimming pool transformable into a ballroom, a private spa, a multi-car garage and additional rooms.
But why such a craze for iceberg houses? Apart from guaranteeing tranquility and discretion, an iceberg house also offers advantages from a regulation point of view. Because with London for example, the price of building land being particularly high and limited, taking advantage of the space available in the basement is a good opportunity instead of opting for an outdoor extension. In addition, the spirit of the Iceberg house is part of the main trends in “quiet” luxury that attracts people eager to lead a peaceful life far from the paparazzi.
Even if you are not under the spotlight, the idea of an iceberg house seduces you too? Know that in addition to an exorbitant cost, the work represents a technical challenge. Please note, because you should know that this type of constructions can have an impact on the surrounding areas and can contribute to permeability and soil erosion, harm the vegetation or even cause the collapse of the foundations of neighboring constructions. So, before you embark on this ambitious project, it is important to find out about the consequences that it could have.
