PHOTO: Kim and Liz Dotcom. CRUX
Internet mogul Kim Dotcom has quietly taken up residence in one of Mosgiel’s most iconic luxury homes — a $2.8 million architectural gem — as he continues to recover from a serious stroke suffered last year.
But in true Dotcom fashion, there’s a twist: he hasn’t actually bought the property.
💬 “I’m Just Staying Until June” – Dotcom Sets the Record Straight
Speaking to property site OneRoof, Dotcom confirmed he’s staying in the Dunedin-area home only until June, clarifying he is not the official owner.
Property records back that up — title records show no change in ownership despite the high-profile resident.
Still, local buzz is strong, especially after Mosgiel Community Board chairman and Dunedin mayoral candidate Andrew Simms confirmed:
“He’s right across the road from me.”
Kim and Liz Dotcom. Photo: Supplied
🏡 A Mansion Fit for a Tech Tycoon
The home, valued at $2.8 million, was designed by renowned architects Mason & Wales in the 1980s and sits on more than 2 hectares of private land.
Highlights include:
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A heated in-ground swimming pool
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Poolside conservatory-style change rooms
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Private, landscaped grounds with sweeping views
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Described as “one of the most admired homes in the Dunedin/Mosgiel area”
This is no ordinary rental.
Kim Dotcom looking for ‘hired help’ at his luxurious mansion in Queenstown
🏥 Stroke Recovery: Why Kim Dotcom Is in Dunedin
Dotcom, now 51, suffered a stroke in 2023 that resulted in:
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Memory loss
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Speech impairments
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Wheelchair use
He normally lives in Glenorchy, near Queenstown, but has spent the last six months in Dunedin for medical treatment and easier access to hospital care.
Simms confirmed:
“Mr Dotcom had significant health issues… we wish him all the best in respect to his recovery.”
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📜 Controversial Figure with a Global Profile
Dotcom has lived in New Zealand since 2010, and rose to global fame as the CEO of file-sharing site Megaupload, before becoming the target of a high-profile FBI raid in 2012 at his former Auckland mansion.
He’s still fighting extradition to the United States on copyright infringement charges, and in 2023, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith officially signed off on the extradition — a process still working its way through legal appeals.
🏁 What’s Next for Dotcom?
While the billionaire entrepreneur may be only renting his Mosgiel mansion temporarily, his presence — and recovery — is likely to keep attention focused on the quiet Dunedin suburb for months to come.
And with health, legal battles, and real estate drama all in play, Kim Dotcom remains one of New Zealand’s most fascinating public figures.
SOURCE: ODT