It is questionable who in Myanmar would be willing to spend US$ 140 million on a single, extremely dilapidated property after the civil war that was sparked by the martial coup.
Real estate brokers predict that comparable-sized homes in upscale Burma neighborhoods could collect US$ 1 million to US$ 2 million.
Aung San Suu Kyi, who famously rose against the then-junta in 1988, was imprisoned inside the crumbling walls of the house for about 15 years before taking a special place in Rakhine history.
Aung San Suu Kyi, who had been separated from her husband and their children in England, spent day meditating, reading detective books, and playing the piano.
Hunderts of persons had frequently gather outdoors to hear her talk about politics and overcoming military rule with non-violence.
After her launch in 2010, she lived on in the palace, receiving a series of foreign officials, including then-US president Barack Obama, journalists and officials.
Aung San Suu Kyi, 79, is serving a 27-year prison term for crimes ranging from corruption to violating COVID-19 epidemic restrictions, which rights groups claim are a dictatorship sham intended to depose her socially.