A Caribbean megamansion fit for reality television is hitting the auction block.
The billionaire-owned Turks and Caicos estate, dubbed Triton Luxury Villa, has hosted Bravo housewives and a steamy Netflix dating show in its 18,000-square-foot confines.
It will be sold to the highest bidder on April 17, Mansion Global reported. Platinum Luxury Auctions, led by Trayor Lesnock, is handling the auction.
The luxurious villa sits on 7 acres. Sean Brady with Kaieri Photography
Its outdoor cabanas and infinity pools hosted the contestants of Netflix’s “Too Hot to Handle” in 2024. Courtesy of Netflix
Bravo celebs gathered at the estate for the first season of “The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip.” NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images
The contemporary property served as the backdrop for the inaugural season of Bravo’s star-studded Real Housewives installment, “The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip.”
Legends of the Real Housewives franchise like Cynthia Bailey, Teresa Giudice, Luann de Lesseps and Kyle Richards were housed in its white and blue interiors for the spin-off’s inaugural season in 2021, swapping stories, clinking wine glasses and stirring up drama during its seven-episode run.
In 2024 the hoem’s oceanfront terraces, infinity pools and dramatic architecture were seen from every angle in Netflix’s sixth season of “Too Hot to Handle,” in which a group of attractive singles bunk up — and try to remain celibate — for four weeks and the chance to win $100,000.
The dramatic architecture was the ideal backdrop for reality television. Sean Brady with Kaieri Photography
The cast of “Too Hot to Handle” Season 6 gather under a poolside cabana. Courtesy of Netflix
Housewives from across the Bravo franchise gather at the villa’s dinner table. NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images
The same dining area is seen here, overlooking the sea. Sean Brady with Kaieri PhotographyThe owner of the 7-acre beachfront home is French tech entrepreneur and angel investor Fabrice Grinda, who shelled out $11.5 million for the villa in 2019. Grinda spent another $30 million-plus transforming his initial investment into a camera-ready compound that caught the attention of Bravo and Netflix.
The two-year renovation expanded the property from a 7,000-square-foot, seven-bedroom home to the sprawling, 15-bed getaway.
The eight-bed, eight-bath main house is complemented by four bungalows for guests or staff. The grounds also feature four lighted sports courts, and a 1-acre solar panel array is underway, Mansion Global reported.
The property offers 15 bedrooms across the main residence and four guest cabanas. Sean Brady with Kaieri Photography
The current owner undertook a $30 million property expansion and renovation. Sean Brady with Kaieri Photography
One of the hotel-like bedrooms. Sean Brady with Kaieri PhotographyGrinda envisioned an income-generating property that would host global founders, athletes, celebrities and high-profile gathering at the compound — but did he envision Bravo-lebrity bonding or singles battling lust under 24-hour surveillance?
“Our understanding is that the seller never made any specific overtures to the film and celebrity industry, but instead those people found their way to Triton more organically, when searching for ultra-luxe venues in the Caribbean that were ideal for their film and production vision,” Lesnock told The Post in an emailed statement.
“It’s also likely fair to say that the Agency, the listing brokerage of record for the property, had some hand in pointing or steering some of those individuals to Triton.”
Grinda previously attempted to sell the home for $30 million in 2022. The listing, held by Ian Hurdle with the Agency, currently sits at $50 million, but not for long. Grinda is opting for an auction in order to expedite the sale and free up his plate for new projects, according to Lesnock.
