Purchased by Marion Davies for William Randolph Hearst after they downsized from their even more impressive estate, Hearst Castle in San Simeon, California, the couple lived their until his death in 1951. The Hearst Estate, formerly known as The Beverly House, has been on and off the market during the 40 years it has been owned by financier-and-attorney Leonard M. Ross, who was forced into bankruptcy in 2019. It was initially listed at $125 million in August 2020. With no takers, the price was dropped to $89.75 million in April 2021, and again in June, it was lowered to $69.95 million. The house then went up for auction by the bankruptcy court, which accepted a bid of $47, but prior to finalizing the sale, there will be one final attempt to obtain a higher price, according to tooptenrealestatedeals.com. The exquisite property sits on 3.5 acres and to arrive at the 30,000-square-foot main house requires a journey down the 800-foot driveway. The mansion’s living room, which can double as a screening room, has 22-foot-arched ceilings that are hand-painted. The family room, too, can function as a second screening room. Other highlights include a magnificent two-story, hand-carved, wood-paneled library, where the pattern in the carpet replicates the same pattern as on the ceiling. On the more casual side, the billiard room contains a fireplace surround that was brought down from Hearst Castle and is one of eight in the house. The pool table dates back to 1868 and is one of only three like it still in existence. An Art Deco nightclub is on the lower level modeled after Hugh Hefner’s former Beverly Hills club, Touch, with the club’s original etched glass and doors. Outside, the Olympic-sized pool is fed by two reflecting pools that spill into the main pool surrounded by terraces, , a pool house, manicured lawns, columned pergolas and splashing fountains. The outdoor space is sized to accommodate large parties. The other very sellable outdoor feature is a tennis court with its own pavilion. No house this size can run itself. To accommodate the staff, there are two staff/guest apartments, and at the entrance to the property, a two-story, five-bedroom gatehouse. The property is co-listed by Anthony Marguleas of Amalfi Estates, Gary Gold of Hilton & Hyland, Zizi Pak of Rodeo Realty, and John Gould of Rodeo Realty, all located in Beverly Hills. Next, The 50 Best Al Pacino Movie Quotes in Honor of His Milestone Birthday
