Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has reportedly purchased a $39 million Beverly Hills mansion with some serious Hollywood history. With a 9,000-square-foot main house and two detached guest houses, the home offers some of the most spectacular views that Los Angeles has to offer.
Private Compound
Surrounded by lush greenery in the prestigious area known as Beverly Hills Post Office, the compound is located off lower Benedict Canyon and sits on 2.5 private acres in the mountains atop Beverly Hills
Home of a Soap Legend
LeBron James purchased the home from Lee Phillip Bell, widow of William Bell, creator of soap operas The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful. The couple reportedly undertook an extensive renovation to restore the sprawling Mediterranean-style compound to its former glory. The home was listed at $39 million, but it’s unclear if the NBA star paid the full asking price.Related: Steve Harvey Buys Tyler Perry’s Versailles-Inspired Atlanta Mansion for $15M
Stately Courtyard
Visitors are greeted by this expansive courtyard/motor court that offers plenty of parking and an elegant fountain.Related: John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s Former Florida Home on the Market for $47.5M
Skylit Dining Room
The spacious dining room is set beneath four large skylights, making it fit for a celebrity.Related: LA Mansion Prince Famously Painted Purple is Listed for a Whopping $30M
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Open to the Outdoors
The expansive living room boasts a vaulted ceiling and exposed wood beams, with sliding glass doors opening to a patio with stunning panoramic views.
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Library
A carpeted library features built-in shelving used to showcase the former owner’s multiple Emmys and other awards, while a wet bar is tucked in the corner.
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Screening Room
A comfortable screening room features a massive projection screen and a wood-burning fireplace – one of seven found throughout the home.Related: ‘SVU’ Star Chris Meloni Lists Haunted House Once Owned by Sitcom Couple Ozzie and Harriet
Hollywood History
Built in the 1930s, the home was originally owned by actor Charles Boyer. When Boyer terminated his contract with Howard Hughes’ RKO Pictures in the 1940s, the deal included the studio buying out his interest in the property. While Hughes himself never lived there, he leased it to former girlfriend Katharine Hepburn, who lived there for several years during the peak of her career. The home went on to have a few non-famous owners before the Bells purchased it in 1986.
Tennis Court
A regulation-sized tennis court includes a viewing pavilion and lighting to illuminate night games.
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Swimming in Style
An oval-shaped swimming pool is equipped with a diving board. A spacious cabana, topped by terra cotta roof tiles, sits adjacent to the pool.
Sprawling Views
Perched atop a mountain, the home offers truly stunning views encompassing the entire Los Angeles basin, extending from the downtown skyline to the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Monica Mountains.Related: Take in the Breathtaking Views in These 12 Celebrity Homes
Statuary
Multiple statues can be found throughout the compound, including this one guarding the front entrance to the home.
