Michelle Mone and Douglas Barrowman have acquired a luxurious £10 million apartment on Fisher Island in Florida, despite facing pressure to reimburse the UK government for the PPE scandal. The couple purchased a spacious four-bedroom, five-bathroom property on the renowned ‘Billionaire Island’ in July. Fisher Island, accessible only by ferry, yacht, or helicopter, is renowned for its affluent residents, including celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and Julia Roberts.
Speculations had circulated about Ms. Mone relocating to the US. The acquisition of their lavish apartment on Fisher Island was approved by the elite Fisher Island Club after a thorough screening process. The expansive 5,000 sq ft corner flat offers panoramic ocean views and exclusive amenities such as a private lift. The couple’s new residence features a modern kitchen with high-end appliances and bespoke finishes.
Barrowman, an avid golfer, can enjoy a nearby nine-hole course, while Baroness Mone has access to the island’s private facilities like a gym, hair salon, and upscale dining venues. The couple has been spotted dining at luxury spots on the island. Additionally, Fisher Island offers two marinas, although the couple has sold their £6.8 million yacht, Lady M.
The couple’s financial affairs and Mone’s role in the House of Lords have come under scrutiny in light of the PPE scandal. Following a High Court ruling demanding PPE Medpro repay £122 million for supplying defective surgical gowns during the pandemic, calls for Mone’s resignation have intensified.
Despite Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ insistence on full repayment, PPE Medpro missed the repayment deadline and has filed for administration, raising doubts about taxpayers recovering the funds. Mone and Barrowman have initiated the sale of parts of their British property portfolio, including a London townhouse and properties in Glasgow. Barrowman’s investment firm acquired the Fisher Island property with plans for renovation and resale, according to Mark Williams-Thomas, Lady Mone’s representative.
