Mansion's owner says porn star can stay

23 August 2015 - 02:00 By GABI MBELE

It is widely regarded as one of South Africa's most ostentatious homes, but style icon Gloria Theiler says she has no problem with the paintings of a naked porn star at her new Cape Town mansion, Enigma House. "I like them. Knowing the creativity and history that went into this house, I definitely will not be changing anything," she said this week.Theiler, the sister of fashion designer Errol Arendz, is married to Swiss banker and property mogul Rolf Theiler.Together they own a portfolio of luxury properties across the world, and the Camps Bay residence - which boasts gold-plated doors and a swimming pool tiled with a Versace logo - is their latest acquisition. It was included in the deal when they bought a company from the seller, German businessman Francis Schnetzler.The house was on the market at R300-million for four years. It is believed the Theilers bought the house for R99-million, although they are keeping mum about the cost.Enigma has gained a reputation as a "porn-star house" that hosts famous parties, but Theiler said it was "the most magnificent property".Speaking from The Cove, her 2000m² home at Pezula Private Estate in Knysna, she said what appealed to her most was the La Cornue kitchen, with its three fridges. The property has a sauna, gym, teahouse, massage temple, 3D cinema, staff quarters, and herb and vegetable garden.Naked portraits of Schnetzler's wife, Veronika - a former porn star - have been moved from the lobby and pool area to the gym."He designed the house for seven years - every plug, every piece of furniture he had designed before it was built."..

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