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EXCLUSIVE: Michael Jackson’s former Neverland ranch is still yet to find a buyer almost three years after it went on the market to much fanfare with a $100million price tag. Photos taken January 2018 show the estate looking deserted, and while minimal upkeep has kept the famous floral clock intact, much of the surrounding grounds look sun-scorched and barren. The sprawling 3,000-acre property located near Santa Barbara, California, underwent extensive restoration efforts in 2013 in a bid to bring it back to it to its former glory. Jackson’s children were involved in that effort, adding new features including a zen garden to replace the bustling fairground that once was, plus a ‘boy in the moon’ feature in one area of the grounds in homage to their late father’s favorite fairytale character Peter Pan, who inspired the ranch’s name. The estate was rebranded as Sycamore Valley Ranch when it was put up for sale in May 2015 with a $100million asking price. After no buyers were found, the price was reduced to $67 million in March 2017, but still nobody has come forward to buy it. In addition to a 12,500 sq ft main residence and a 3,700 sq ft pool house, the listing boasted a separate building with a 50-seat movie theater and a dance studio. Other features that remained included Jackson’s "Disney-style" train station (minus the train), a fire house and a barn. Jackson, who died in 2009 from an overdose, bought the property for $30 million in 1988 and lived in it until the estate was raided by police as part of his 2005 child molestation trial, in which he was eventually acquitted on all charges. After the star quit the ranch, the estate went on a downward spiral and fell into disrepair. In 2008, a year before Jackson’s death, the attractions from the centerpiece amusement park located on the grounds were removed and trucked down the highway. Jackson acquired around 18 fairground rides during his years at Neverland and since 2009 some now feature at the Cali

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Deserted Neverland - 5 Aug 2018
EXCLUSIVE: Michael Jackson’s former Neverland ranch is still yet to find a buyer almost three years after it went on the market to much fanfare with a $100million price tag. Photos taken January 2018 show the estate looking deserted, and while minimal upkeep has kept the famous floral clock intact, much of the surrounding grounds look sun-scorched and barren. The sprawling 3,000-acre property located near Santa Barbara, California, underwent extensive restoration efforts in 2013 in a bid to bring it back to it to its former glory. Jackson’s children were involved in that effort, adding new features including a zen garden to replace the bustling fairground that once was, plus a ‘boy in the moon’ feature in one area of the grounds in homage to their late father’s favorite fairytale character Peter Pan, who inspired the ranch’s name. The estate was rebranded as Sycamore Valley Ranch when it was put up for sale in May 2015 with a $100million asking price. After no buyers were found, the price was reduced to $67 million in March 2017, but still nobody has come forward to buy it. In addition to a 12,500 sq ft main residence and a 3,700 sq ft pool house, the listing boasted a separate building with a 50-seat movie theater and a dance studio. Other features that remained included Jackson’s "Disney-style" train station (minus the train), a fire house and a barn. Jackson, who died in 2009 from an overdose, bought the property for $30 million in 1988 and lived in it until the estate was raided by police as part of his 2005 child molestation trial, in which he was eventually acquitted on all charges. After the star quit the ranch, the estate went on a downward spiral and fell into disrepair. In 2008, a year before Jackson’s death, the attractions from the centerpiece amusement park located on the grounds were removed and trucked down the highway. Jackson acquired around 18 fairground rides during his years at Neverland and since 2009 some now feature at the Cali