The estate is the crown jewel of one of Beverly Hills' most exclusive neighborhoods.
Perched on a promontory overlooking Los Angeles is a true Beverly Hills palace. The crown jewel of the exclusive Trousdale Estates neighborhood, the property once belonged to comedian Danny Thomas, who starred in "The Danny Thomas Show" (aka "Make Room For Daddy") and founded St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Thomas built the home in 1970 and later sold it for $15 million after his wife died in 2000.
Now it's finally off the market, having found a buyer in investor Evan Metropoulos for $65 million, according to the Wall Street Journal. The home had originally been listed for $135 million in 2015 by agent Aaron Kirman, who previously sold a neighboring property to Minecraft inventor Markus Persson for $70 million in 2014.
Metropoulos is a principal at investment firm Metropoulos & Co., as is his brother, Daren, who bought the Playboy Mansion for $100 million last year.
Brittany Fowler contributed reporting on an earlier version of this article.
The 18,000-square-foot mansion sits on two-and-a-half acres in Beverly Hills' swanky Trousdale Estates neighborhood, which is also home to celebrities like Elton John and Jane Fonda.
It's one of the most expensive homes ever sold in Beverly Hills.
Let's take a look inside to see what $65 million gets you. Feel free to park your car on the motor court — it fits 20 cars.
The current owner — whose identity is unknown — decorated the home with $2.5 million in luxurious accessories, including Baccarat chandeliers and hand-woven carpets. Both are included in the final sale.
The interior and exterior of the seven-bedroom home follow a Moorish-style design with arches, calligraphy, and repetitive patterns.
Decorative tile work also echoes the design theme in this bathroom, which is one of 10 in the home.
Gold-leaf crown moldings add a sense of grandeur and complement the gold-trimmed furniture.
Between the arched windows and ceiling mural, the dining room is practically a temple of worship.
In addition to the ample living space, the home boasts a media room and stately ballroom.
The spacious outdoor living area is perfect for entertaining in large numbers.
The views only get better as you submerge yourself in the sleek pool.
A view like this is tantamount to a key to the city.
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