No need for Breaking In! Christian Slater buys south Florida mansion for $2.2m

PUBLISHED: 22:26 EST, 22 May 2013 | UPDATED: 01:36 EST, 23 May 2013

He found success on the small screen with sitcom Breaking In.

But Christian Slater will not have to resort to such desperate measures after splashing out $2.2m on a fancy south Florida home.

The father-of-two will no doubt be delighted to have landed the luxury property in the historic Coconut Grove neighbourhood.

An interview with the realtor: Christian Slater has just shelled out $2.2m on a fancy south Florida house

It is the oldest modern continuously-inhabited neighborhood in Miami-Dade County, with the first wave of settlers going as far back 1825.

That will have surely been a big draw for history buff Christian, who came to prominence after starring as Will Scarlett in Kevin Costner's medieval romp Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.

The Italian-style villa is a meticulously renovated 1926 estate on a fancy gated street in the popular holiday spot.

Named Villa Dolce Far Niente its name is roughly translated as a house of blissful idleness.

Merry man: The Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves star will love cooking up treats in the well equipped kitchen

Tabling an offer: This wonderful dining room was no doubt a big draw when Christian toured the property

The white room: If the rock and roll fan wants a more laid back breakfast vibe he can eat in here

Rubbing his hands together: History buff Christian will be excited to be living in the Coconut Grove neighbourhood

A long brick driveway leads to the 3,440 square-foot property, which boasts a welcoming grand foyer entrance.

Inside it boasts dark hardwood floors, arched doorways and french doors.

Of Paramount importance: Buying a house with a home cinema so he can force guests to watch his old hits would have been on Christian's checklist

Broken in: But the Hollywood star will probably insist on having his own mattress installed in the bedroom

It has an all-white eat-in kitchen includes statuary marble floors and stainless steel appliances, while the the formal living room features a fireplace.

The dining room is framed by arched mahogany french doors, which lead out to a pleasingly green outdoor area with patio and large heated pool.

There is also a private, self-contained guesthouse which has a full bedroom setup with a luxurious steam-shower in the bathroom.

On the pool: The reformed wildman will get to enjoy the quiet life lounging around the swimming pool

True Romance: The fact the house is already named in Italian will have given it an extra air of mystery

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botox

- alexachuck , Paris, 23/5/2013 11:21

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he looked better with the lines in his face 20 years ago than now. he face was so full of character, now he looks well but not the same person. actors should not have botox

- karlbillo , leicester, 23/5/2013 09:50

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Oh dear...another over-botoxed idiot!!!

- honeybee0602 , Brighton, 23/5/2013 09:14

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Lush

- Maggit , Somerset, United Kingdom, 23/5/2013 08:42

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What has he done to his face?? Are those self obsessed materialistic idiots aware of how ridiculous they look. It's as if it is cool to have the most obvious plastic surgery.

- Mick , Brisbane, Australia, 23/5/2013 07:55

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Looks lovely.....glad they have my guest room all set up ; )

- Darlin4112 , San Diego-CA, 23/5/2013 07:53

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Nice house!

- Illbjammin , Pasadena California, United States, 23/5/2013 05:31

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