Real estate opportunities tend to pop up at any time, so it has been the turn of the legendary home located in the famous Hancock Park neighbourhood of Los Angeles which belonged to boxing legend Mohamed Ali and is available for sale for the sum of $17 million.
The Italian-style mansion is an architectural masterpiece which retains the hallmark of the famed architect John C. Austin, who was responsible for the design of the Griffith Observatory of the City of Los Angeles in California, and which stands out for its stone sconces and stained glass windows by Louis C. Tiffany. Tiffany. A true architectural jewel that also maintains an outstanding history thanks to its famous creators and the famous boxer who remained as its tenant.
A renaissance mansion in California
The mansion maintains a living area of 1,020 square meters available with a design that offers a trio of floors for its seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms to provide the necessary comfort to its tenants, in addition to a ballroom that includes a bar and a restaurant. In addition, the building is located on a 6,000 square meter lot with an outdoor area where it is possible to enjoy a swimming pool, a garden specially designed for meditation and an excellent guest cabin.
This house was the home of the famous boxer in 1980, while the current owners managed to acquire it in 2001 after an investment of 2.5 million dollars. The location is undoubtedly privileged as it is a gated and private area within the boundaries of Fremont Place. This undoubtedly adds monetary value to the house and also increases the security and privacy of the tenants, not to mention the outstanding neighbors that make life within this exclusive area of the paradisiacal state of California.
The construction of the mansion dates back to 1916, a time when it was customary to enjoy large buildings with great ostentation of luxury and comfort The design of the building, without sparing any effort related to the implementation of ornaments and details related to the Italian Renaissance, taking care of every detail, no matter how small it may be.
Perfect spaces for the enjoyment of the champion Mohamed Ali
Wood is a major protagonist in the house, as well as golden sconces and beautiful chandeliers hanging from the ceiling in almost all the rooms, while the kitchen is perfectly divided by a central island and by large cabinets to arrange enough space to enjoy tasty culinary preparations.
A mansion where opulence is definitely capable of reaching a higher level, with a master suite that would make any 5-star hotel pale and a large space perfect for accessing a private terrace, while enjoying a classic California-style fireplace.
From its fireplace anchored to the master suite, which opens directly onto a foyer filled with Roman columns, to its land where gardens and flagstone patios are predominant and of course an atmosphere of relaxation thanks to its manicured lawn and the series of fountains where the sound of water creates an atmosphere of total relaxation. With a history of the famous boxer Ali, who died at the age of 74 and who is undoubtedly considered one of the best exponents of all time for this sport.