Global rock icon Sting, with a multi-million pound fortune, has demonstrated his lavish tastes by investing an eye-watering £80,000 in a custom marble bathtub for his palatial Italian residence. The former lead singer of The Police, whose real name is Gordon Sumner, is installing the finely crafted tub, featuring intricate mosaics, at his property in Sorrento, which overlooks the stunning Bay of Naples.
A Sanctuary of Luxury and Wellness
This extravagant purchase aligns perfectly with Sting's disciplined wellness routine. The 74-year-old musician practices yoga daily, adheres to a strict macrobiotic diet, and is a known advocate of tantric sex. Perhaps he aims to impress famous friends, as reports suggest he even takes FaceTime calls with fellow pop stars like Sam Smith while relaxing in his bathroom.
Expansive Italian Property Portfolio
Married to Trudie Styler for 33 years, Sting's Sorrento home is not the couple's first Italian investment. In 1997, they acquired Il Palagio, a 16th-century 900-acre estate in Tuscany. This property boasts a lake, multiple guest houses, a swimming pool, and a chapel converted into a meditation space. It even includes a vineyard producing organic wines named after his hits, such as Message In A Bottle.
Luxury Living Across Borders
Beyond Italy, Sting's £7 million Wiltshire estate in the UK has been compared to Buckingham Palace. This sprawling property features a recording studio, a wine cellar, and a farm set across 800 acres, underscoring his penchant for grand, luxurious living.
Legal Battles and Royalty Disputes
Despite his opulent lifestyle, Sting has faced recent legal challenges. In January, London's High Court ordered him to pay approximately £600,000 to former Police bandmates Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers. They sued over unpaid streaming royalties, claiming over £1.49 million in arranger's fees.
The dispute centres on interpreting agreements from the band's formation in the late 1970s through to 2016. Sting's barrister argued that a 15% publishing income arrangement for his bandmates does not apply to streaming revenues. Sting has been approached for comment on both the bathtub purchase and the legal case.
