When it comes to property portfolios of the rich and famous, George and Amal Clooney‘s is up there with the best of them. The couple are fortunate enough to own multiple properties across Europe and the States, and there’s one extra special one in Lake Como, a luxurious area in northern Italy adored by the super wealthy. The Ocean’s 11 actor first purchased his stunning villa complex for $10 million back in 2002, and since then, it has soared in value. From 2024 to 2025, house prices in the area have shot up again, bringing more good news to the couple, who already love their beautiful home so much.Â
George bought the beautiful home located right on the lakes and has spoken in the past about his adoration for his time there and his love of Italian culture. The couple have spent many summers there, lapping up the Italian sun. The villa has, unsurprisingly, gained enormous value over the years, not least because of George’s presence there, but the Hollywood star’s clever property trick has boosted the value of the home tenfold.
How the Clooneys boosted the value of their Lake Como home
© Lia TobyGeorge Clooney and Amal Clooney wed in 2017
According to the Wall Street Journal, the actor’s villa has increased from around $10 million to just over $100 million. He did this by also purchasing the adjacent property, turning his home into an entire Como complex worthy of an A-lister. The home is called Villa Oleandra, and it sits in Laglio in the Lake Como region. The sprawling 25-room property boasts an outdoor pool, tennis courts, and even a large garage for all of George’s vintage motorbikes.
© GIUSEPPE CACACEView of George Clooney’s Italian house, Villa Oleandra, situated on Lake Como’s south-western shores, in Laglio, just 5 Kms from Cernobbio
Now, according to Investropa, “property prices in Lake Como have increased by 9.27 per cent year-over-year as of May 2025”. Meaning, more money in the bank should they wish to sell up. But it doesn’t look like that will be happening any time soon…
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In 2023, George found himself at the centre of media reports suggesting he had listed his enormous Italian villa on the market. However, in a statement to People via his representatives, the star insisted this wasn’t the case. George declared: “The first I heard of it was when Page Six published the story,” adding:Â “Everyone picked it up. It’s not true.”
© GC ImagesAmal Clooney and George Clooney love Italy
And it’s not surprising George wants to stay, as he’s been vocal in the past about his adoration for the home and area. “What changed my life in a very pleasant and unexpected way was buying the villa in Laglio,” the father-of-two said back in 2010 during a press conference promoting his thriller The American.
He added: “I thought maybe I would spend a few weeks vacationing. But then I realised how beautiful life was in Italy and how it really helped calm me and not feel so pressured.”
© GettyGeorge and Amal’s Lake Como property has increased in value tenfold
It also holds a special place in the Hollywood legend’s heart as it’s where he met his wife, Amal. While hosting a dinner party, a mutual friend brought along Amal, and the two hit it off immediately. They would later marry at a ceremony in Venice in 2017.
Why George Clooney rarely uses the Lake Como villa these days
Although Italy and their Como villa are deeply special to the couple, Amal and George, who are now parents to twins, Ella and Alexander, spend much of their time in Provence, France, where they purchased a luxury chateau in 2021. The chateau itself is nothing short of tremendous. Named Domaine Le Canadel, George and Amal snapped up the property for a cool $8.3 million. There are generously sized lawns, a full-size pool, a tennis court, a lake, and an olive grove – not to mention the vineyard, which is 25 acres alone.
© Alain de Maximy/imageBROKER/ShutterstockThe Clooneys also bought property in Brignoles, France
The main house is grand with multiple bedrooms, bathrooms and reception rooms, plus an outhouse and garages for their vehicles. The couple are said to be big fans of the quiet life they lead in France and are even keen on getting involved with the locals.
© FacebookThe Clooneys pictured with Brignoles’ mayor, Didier Brémond after settling in Provence
After the famous couple moved there, George met with the local mayor and voiced his interest in helping a farm-to-table venture. Mayor Didier Brémond told Paris Match that the Hollywood megastar was keen to aid the project financially. “George Clooney told me he wanted to help Brignoles, a bit like he did for Le Val during the flooding in 2021 by offering a cheque of 20,000 euros,” he explained to the paper. “I talked to him about my idea of a farm where we’d produce fruit and vegetables for schools in the commune. He accepted immediately.”