Hearst's Beverly Hills Mansion for SALE

[Hawke]

William Randolph Hearst's mansion in Beverly Hills for sale for a mere 165 million dollars.


Reuters

LA Times(small pic of mansion)

 

[terryl965]

Well for that price can they throw in a big gulp and a bag of chips.

 

[Drac]

Now that would make a fine Dojo or Dojang...

 

[Empty Hands]

Wait, I think I have that much in my pocket...lemme check...

 

[terryl965]

Wait, I think I have that much in my pocket...lemme check...

If you carry that much can I have a meer 100,000 for a couple of years?

 

[bydand]

Tempting, but it seems a bit cramped on only 6 1/2 acres. If only something that would be suitable for my lifestyle would become available.

165 million dollars. Good Lord, I wouldn't be able to afford the gas to mow the frigging yard.

 

[MJS]

Tempting, but it seems a bit cramped on only 6 1/2 acres. If only something that would be suitable for my lifestyle would become available.

165 million dollars. Good Lord, I wouldn't be able to afford the gas to mow the frigging yard.

Yeah, I know, that 6 1/2 acres is kinda small. I suppose it'd make a good Summer home though. Maybe I'll talk it over with the wife. 165 is pocket change!!!

 

[arnisador]

We visited his "castle" years back. Very impressive in person.

 

[shesulsa]

Hm ... Is it not making enough money anymore? Who owns it now, the Hearst Foundation? :idunno:

 

[Ping898]

Hm ... Is it not making enough money anymore? Who owns it now, the Hearst Foundation? :idunno:

The seller, attorney-investor Leonard M. Ross, bought the property in 1976 and is now seeking "a lifestyle change," said his real estate broker, Stephen Shapiro.

Why in God's name would you ever want a home that big unless you have like 25 people living with you or something. Seems like more of a hassle than it is worth even at $165 mil.

 

[Karatedrifter7]

Here below is who I think might be in the market for it.
Carlos Slim Helu
Mexico
Age: 67
Fortune: self made
Source: telecom
Net Worth: $49.0 bil
Gates wouldnt buy it. Its not in Washington state, and its not new.

Dave

 

[shesulsa]

Why in God's name would you ever want a home that big unless you have like 25 people living with you or something. Seems like more of a hassle than it is worth even at $165 mil.

Well, the castle has been a source of income via touring. There are actually three different tours you can take of the castle and grounds. If you've never seen it, the splendor is magnificent! What was truly the amazing tidbit of info when we went was that about 75% of the original furnishing and decor was sold to settle debt. THAT MUCH SOLD and still SO MUCH STUFF!!!

I wonder if the new owner will continue the heritage tours or live in the castle? We will have to wait and see, won't we?

 

[arnisador]

I thought this was a different place than the castle. Isn't the castle now owned by the state?

 

[shesulsa]

Oh jeez, yeah. The Beverly Hills mansion.

I think that last bottle of hair dye got to my brain.