SOLD AT AUCTION SEPTEMBER 2021
Iconic and legendary estate brings a prestigious chance to acquire this famous estate. The Hearst Estate was built in 1927 and has been enjoyed by celebrities, making it a prized property for collectors of the fine architecture. As the former residence of newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst, actress Marion Davies, and even used as a honeymoon hideaway for The Kennedys, The Hearst Estate is anchored in American Legend and is a one-of-a-kind home. Set at the end of one of the citys longest private driveway, this stunning estate pays tribute to its architect, Gordon Kaufman. The main house has 8 bedrooms and 15 bathrooms and enjoys a seemingly endless list of opulent living spaces. A formal living room is set under a soaring 22 ft arched hand-painted ceiling, a historic 2-story wood-paneled library, plus a billiards room w/fireplace reminiscent of Hearst Castle, an art-deco nightclub, 2 projection/screening rooms, grand state public rooms and entertaining areas that can accommodate 1,000 guests. Complimenting the main house, the ancillary improvements include 2 staff/guest apartments, pool house, tennis pavilion and a two-story 5 bedroom gate house. All this is set on 3.5 acres of private grounds with sun-soaked terraces, lawns, waterfalls & Olympic sized pool. LISTED BY ORDER OF U.S.BANKRUPTCY COURT. SALE IS SUBJECT TO COURT CONFIRMATION & OVERBID.
Gary Gold is a marquee name in luxury real estate, and his sale of The Playboy Mansion set a record as the first residence to sell over $100,000,000 in Los Angeles. This achievement was eclipsed by Gary’s sale of the famed Chartwell Estate for $150,000,000. Gary sold The Hearst Estate more recently, which achieved a record-breaking $63,100,000⎯, making this the highest-priced single-family home in the United States to sell at auction.
He is a sought-after speaker at industry conferences, an advisor to real estate tech companies, and has been interviewed on dozens of podcasts. Gary delivers his expertise on selling luxury real estate with impeccable wit and wisdom. He has been interviewed and quoted on CNN, Fortune, Barron’s, the Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Access Hollywood, CBS Evening News, E! Entertainment Television, and The London Telegraph.
Gary's career has spanned 4 decades, and he continues to be at the forefront of luxury real estate, handling the sale of some of the most exclusive properties in the world.