Residents raised alarms because the proposed site sits close to Roman remains — an ancient bridge, road and villa — prompting conservation objections and heated local pushback.
Locals accused the couple of flouting planning rules after the pair, who bought the estate in 2024 and are said to have flipped dozens of U.S. homes, reportedly built an unauthorised extension. Some want them to leave; the pair also own a Montecito home and may split their time between properties.