Nice little Pied a terre... "A historic mansion with 11 acres of land which used to serve as the Nazi headquarters during the occupation of the Channel Islands has now been put up for sale for £12 million. Prior to the Second World War, the occupants were injured servicemen, recuperating after fierce fighting on the Western Front during the Great War. The property, Les Touillets, is now among the most sumptuous houses on an island famous for its wealthy residents and multi-million pound homes. Prior to the Second World War, the occupants were injured servicemen, recuperating after fierce fighting on the Western Front during the Great War The 12,500 sq ft manor house, owned by British businessman Robert Cooney, has just been put on the market for £12m and comes complete with a home cinema, gym and heated outdoor swimming pool. Situated in 11.5 acres of private grounds, the main house features six bedroom suites, four of which have their own balconies. It has its own wine cellar, gym, stables and leisure complex with a dedicated 'party room.' It's manicured grounds and stunning interiors represent a stark contrast from the property's colourful and controversial past. Originally built in the 1850s, Les Touillets was used as a hospital during World War I, housing members of the Royal Guernsey Light Infantry who had been injured in the Battle of Cambrai in northern France in 1917. With Guernsey situated just 20 miles off the Normandy coast, Les Touillets later became a Nazi headquarters following the German invasion of the Channel Islands in 1940. Hitler considered the islands, which also include Jersey, Alderney, Sark and Herm, a strategic location for the invasion of mainland France, and were the only British territories to be occupied during the War." http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3514398/Sprawling-mansion-set-11-acres-Nazi-headquarters-Germany-s-occupation-Channel-Islands-market-12million.html#ixzz44LPMcTaX
I think Otto should buy it and offer it tom us for free vacations and member meetings ! The least he could do given all the support we have given him
