A “hurricane-proof” mansion built by a former insurance executive is on the market for nearly $6 million.
The French Tudor-style home in Wellington, Florida, survived recent hurricanes Helene and Milton thanks to its renovations, which cut the homeowner’s insurance premium in half, according to global mansion.
Kishan Khanna and his wife, Diane, bought the 5,677-square-foot home in 2018 for $1.3 million.
They have since upgraded the home to be “hurricane proof” and are now selling their newly upgraded home for $5.89 million.
The ‘hurricane-proof’ home, which was originally purchased in 2018, is now on the market for $5.89 million.
Khanna installed hurricane-proof windows and doors, expanded and triple-insulated the garage, added a generator and leak detector, a water filtration system and renovated the roof.
Pictured: The $25,000 front door was made with hurricane-resistant glass and a decorative wrought iron grille.
Khanna installed hurricane-proof windows and doors, expanded and triple-insulated the garage, added a generator, leak detector and water filtration system, and renovated the roof.
The $25,000 front door was made with hurricane-resistant glass and a decorative wrought iron grille.
Khanna told Mansion Global: ‘It’s a very strong door and very beautiful. It makes the entryway look really grand. The underlying (idea) was to make it safe and secure, but also make it look better.’
Before the state of Florida was hit by recent destructive storms, the Khannas originally set out to reduce their insurance premium, which they succeeded in doing.
‘We were able to cut the premium in half. “I’m congratulating myself for doing that,” Khanna said.
“The underlying (idea) was to make it safe and secure, but also make it look better,” said owner Kishan Khanna.
Kishan and his wife, Diane, were able to cut their insurance premium in half with the renewals.
Wellington did not experience the full force of Hurricane Milton, but a tornado generated by the storm tore through the city causing chaos for residents.
Khanna recalled staying up listening to the winds of the category three storm last week and said, “I was up until 3:45 a.m. that morning. The winds were very strong; the sounds of the winds, I had never heard anything like it’
Although Wellington was not in the direct path of Hurricane Milton, the house suffered minimal damage from one of the dozens of tornadoes created by Milton throughout Florida.
However, houses with smashed roofs, destroyed cars and vandalized houses were seen in Wellington.
A Florida resident, Sam Rider, said The Palm Beach Post how his son clung to his arm as Rider was lifted into the air, as the storm hit their home.
Rider told the outlet: ‘It’s been very emotional. We survived. “We had no defense.”
Florida resident Sam Rider explained how his son clung to his arm as Rider was lifted into the air, as the storm swept through his home, eventually destroying it. In the photo: the cyclist’s house.
However, houses with smashed roofs, destroyed cars and vandalized houses were seen in Wellington.
The beautiful home on a 1.2-acre lot features four bedrooms, four and a half bathrooms, and a five-car garage, as well as an 88-foot heated outdoor pool and full-size pickle ball court.
Chad Bishop, a real estate agent with One Sotheby’s International Realty, told the outlet that he liked the juxtaposition of the polo fields, pool and pickleball court, which offer something for people of all ages.
‘Everything is within reach of a golf cart. That’s the most positive thing for someone who is interested in the season and comes here for the equestrian period,” Khanna said.
Khanna recalled staying up listening to the winds of the category three storm last week and said, “I was up until 3:45 a.m. that morning. The winds were very strong; the sounds of the winds, I had never heard anything like it.’
The beautiful home on a 1.2-acre lot features four bedrooms, four and a half bathrooms, and a five-car garage, as well as an 88-foot heated outdoor pool and full-size pickle ball court.
Khanna, who has played polo since he was a child at an Indian boarding school, says his favorite feature, however, is the 200-acre polo fields right in his backyard.
The private grounds offer bridleways right outside the door and a front row seat to the world famous polo championships which take place in Wellington each year and attract celebrities such as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle and many other big names.
The French Tudor-style home in Wellington, Florida, survived recent hurricanes and even cut the homeowner’s insurance premium in half.
The 5,677-square-foot property was purchased in 2018 for $1.3 million.
Khanna says his favorite feature is the 200-acre polo fields right in his backyard.
‘Everything is within reach of a golf cart. That’s the most positive thing for someone who is interested in the season and comes here for the equestrian period,” Khanna said.
According to Mansion Global, Khanna is currently developing another equestrian property spanning over 60 acres, in addition to owning a horse ranch in New Mexico, and is “reluctantly” selling this property.
Chad Bishop, a real estate agent with One Sotheby’s International Realty, told the outlet that he liked the juxtaposition of the polo fields, pool and pickleball court, which offer something for people of all ages.