Mark David scooped another exclusive in Variety with the news that the Beverly Hills estate of multi-billionaire Kirk Kerkorian, who passed away a few months ago, is now listed for $22 million. Property records show that the 1.28-acre compound, located on a thick and towering hedge about half a mile up Benedict Canyon from the Beverly Hills Hotel, was acquired by the businessman in August 1998 for an amount that was not made public. The listing details describe this spread as double-gated and vast.
The main house is a two-storey deluxe villa with a remarkable architectural design. Measuring 9,732-square-feet, it features a red tile roofing, two master suites, four guest bedrooms and six and a half bathrooms. It likewise boasts a double-height foyer, formal living and dining rooms, a den, office and home theatre. The living and dining areas lead to the spacious backyard grounds, which is fully landscaped and well-manicured. The property also has a motor court with a parking lot size and goes around a central fountain. Another motor court offers access to a three-car attached garage, a tennis court that is overlooking the two-storey guest house, and lawns which can guzzle up lots of water. The property, however, does not have a swimming pool in it.
According to Forbes, Kerkorian was a self-made man, a real estate and movie mogul in Las Vegas who died at the age of 95. He was the second oldest billionaire with a net worth of about $4 billion. Among the interesting facts about Kerkorian that Brad Tuttle gave in Time were:
- He was the father of the Las Vegas megaresort and built the "world's biggest hotel-casino" three separate times.
- He was an eighth-grade drop out.
- He was into the buy and sell of a bunch of automakers, airlines, and movie studios.
- He gave a child $100,000 a month in support after being married for one month.
- He was four times richer before.
