Forget about bathroom queues in this lavish Bel Air estate, which boasts an astonishing 59 bathrooms and comes with a price tag of $400 million.
Real estate brokers have dubbed this property, linked to the Qatari royal family, as the “crown jewel of Los Angeles.”
Situated at 11201 Chalon Road, this mansion has just hit the market. If it sells at the listed price, it will set a new record as the most expensive home in the U.S., surpassing Citadel founder Ken Griffin’s $240 million New York City residence.
The sprawling estate includes both a main house and a guest house, offering a total of 39 bedrooms and an impressive tally of bathrooms.
Among its luxurious amenities, you’ll find a salon, a hammam—which is a traditional Middle Eastern steam bath—and even an X-ray machine. This allows the homeowner to host private medical appointments without leaving the premises, according to listing agent Michael Fahimian from the Beverly Hills Estates, as reported by The Wall Street Journal.
The property’s current owners, who remain unnamed but are connected to the Al-Thani family, originally purchased the 7.8-acre plot for $35 million in 2010. They spent a decade and over $350 million crafting this magnificent estate.
But with such a huge price tag, it begs the question whether anyone will be able to afford it. However co-agent Jack Harris told The Wall Street Journal: ‘There’s a handful of people who can afford something like this.’
Fahimian agreed and said: ‘This is truly a half-billion investment that the family has put into the estate. It’s not like we’re just getting some listing in Bel Air and saying: “Let’s put it on for $400 million to get press.”‘
An impressive Bel Air mansion, located at 11201 Chalon Road, hit the market this week for an eyewatering $400 million
The home has ties to the Qatari royal family and there is Middle Eastern influence throughout the compound
The sheer size of the sprawling estate that was built on 7.8 acres of land can be seen from this aerial shot
There is a resort-feel to the home. It offers a hammam, a traditional Middle Eastern steam bath
The home also features a movie theater for homeowners to enjoy so they never need to visit a cinema again
The estate, which was designed by architect Peter Marino, has 70,000sq ft of living space and three swimming pools and a tennis court on the grounds.
In the main house, there are 10 family bedrooms and 13 staff ones and roughly 50,000sq ft of living space, according to the listing.
It overlooks the Bel Air Country Club and has views of the canyons, city, and the ocean, giving it a prime spot for nature lovers who want extra privacy with a beautiful outlook.
The 30,000sq ft guest house is just as exquisite with six family bedrooms, 10 staff, a chef’s kitchen, and a gym. It also has its own pool.
Fahimian estimated the guest house alone would fetch $75 million if sold separately.
The agents did not reveal the reason the family is selling the gorgeous home, but said the current homeowners have several properties in Los Angeles.
The owner ‘has stayed here, but it’s not his primary residence,’ Harris told the outlet.
Fahimian added that it ‘was designed so that you don’t ever have to leave if you don’t want to’ and ‘there was absolutely no expense spared.’
An at-home salon means the new buyer would never need to leave the comfort of their property for a manicure and pedicure
The land was purchased in 2010 and it took 10 years to complete the compound
The main house is 50,000sq ft with 10 family bedrooms and 13 staff rooms. The kitchen is full of natural light
The property offers tons of privacy and plenty of places to enjoy nature and the outdoors
An indoor pool at the property offers another space for owners and their guests to relax
It has a main house and a guest house, spanning 70,000sq ft of living space. It also has three swimming pools and a tennis court
The guest house is 30,000sq ft and has six family bedrooms and 10 staff bedrooms
The property overlooks the Bel Air Country Club and offers gorgeous views
A tennis court with views of LA in the background means the new owners can keep fit and healthy on the court
Fancy a dip? There are plenty of areas to relax around the compound and entertain guests
Gold detailing with a Middle Eastern feel is pictured in this room in the property
A huge kitchen akin to that of a restaurant is pictured. Whoever buys the property will be able to put up their staff in staff bedrooms
Middle Eastern influence is depicted in the furnishings and fixtures of the property
An outdoor seating area is the perfect place to wind down on a warm evening with family and friends
If the eyewatering price is not already steep enough, it is estimated the new homeowner would also have to pay around $40 million on closing costs and $1.4 million a year in property taxes.
And California’s new proposal to tax billionaires could make the property even harder to sell.
If passed, the law would impose a one-time five percent tax on a billionaire’s net worth. The tax money gained would help fund healthcare, education, and food programs.
‘Widely regarded as one of the most expensive single-family residences ever built in the United States, no expense was spared in the design or construction of this global masterpiece,’ the listing added.
