Widely regarded as the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time,
Muhammad Ali was named "Sportsman of
the Century" by Sports Illustrated in 1999. His former mansion, a
beautiful Italian Renaissance home in Los
Angeles, is up for auction and featured this week at
TopTenRealEstateDeals.com.
POMPANO
BEACH, Fla., May 3, 2024
/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Muhammad Ali's
Beautiful LA Mansion
Where Real Estate Is Never Boring!
Widely regarded as the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time,
Muhammad Ali was named "Sportsman of
the Century" by Sports Illustrated in 1999. Born Cassius Clay in Louisville, Kentucky, he started boxing at the
age of twelve. At eighteen, he took home gold in the 1960 Olympics
before going pro. In 1964, he upset Sonny
Liston to become the heavyweight champion of the world,
converted to Islam, and changed his name. Citing his religious
beliefs, he refused to be drafted during the Vietnam War, fighting
a draft-dodging conviction all the way to the Supreme Court. His
stance against the war and his prominence as a black sportsman
during the civil rights era made him a hero to African Americans
and the counterculture. His fancy footwork and unorthodox movement
made him the world heavyweight champion three separate times
between 1964 and 1978, while his brash style and poetic
trash-talking influenced hip-hop music. Outside the ring, he was
nominated for two Grammys for his spoken word albums. The superstar
retired from boxing in 1979 and died in 2016.
Muhammad Ali's former mansion, a
beautiful Italian Renaissance home in a prime Los Angeles location, is set to be auctioned
by Concierge Auctions. Built in 1916 by John C. Austin, architect of the Griffith
Observatory and LA's City Hall, the estate exudes charm and
grandeur. A stained glass personally designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany tops a collection of
priceless architectural features, including antique fireplaces,
French Empire chandeliers, and imported Italian marble. Ali owned
the home from 1979 to 1984.
Stone steps lead up to a European-style facade. Set up for
entertaining in style, the mansion's lower floor features a grand
entry hall, a sun room with a glass roof, a spacious salon, an
ornate formal dining room, a living room with oversized bay
windows, and a den with a wet bar. The estate has hosted a parade
of luminaries, including Sylvester
Stallone, Clint Eastwood and
President Obama.
Upstairs, find bedrooms and offices, including a massive primary
suite with its own fireplace. The suite opens onto a columned deck
that overlooks two beautifully landscaped gardens. The park-like
grounds include a swimming pool, lush lawns, a pergola terrace,
stone fountains and patios. Sitting on a 1.5-acre corner lot, the
10,500-square-foot mansion and 1,000-square-foot guesthouse are
surrounded by privacy hedges and nestled behind the guarded gates
of Fremont Place, an exclusive gated community in Hancock Park.
Hancock Park is an upscale Los
Angeles neighborhood known for its architecturally important
homes. A haven for Golden Age celebrities, some of Ali's neighbors
included Mae West, Clark Gable, and Nat
King Cole, plus titans of industry A.P. Giannini (founded
Bank of America) and King Gillete of
Gillete Inc. Contemporary stars who call the region home include
Margot Robbie and Fred Savage. Nearby options for entertainment
include the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and the Wilshire
Country Club.
Previously listed for $13.5
million, the estate will be auctioned with a reserve.
Bidding will close on May 15th. The
auction is conducted by Concierge Auctions.
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