The Courier-Journal (Louisville)

Muhammad Ali’s retirement home is now up for auction

Asking price $8 million for Los Angeles mansion

- PROVIDED BY CONCIERGE AUCTIONS Marina Johnson Louisville Courier Journal USA TODAY NETWORK

The home where Louisville native Muhammad Ali retired — following his lengthy and successful boxing career — is currently up for auction through Concierge Auctions until May 15.

Previously listed for $13.5 million, the Los Angeles mansion, where Ali lived from 1979 to 1984, features an Italian Renaissanc­e and European style in the Hancock Park neighborho­od. The 10,500-square-foot home sits on a 1.5acre lot with a 1,000-square-foot guesthouse, according to Concierge Auctions.

Unique features of the home include a sunroom with a glass roof, a luxurious marble kitchen with an island and a master bedroom with a charming fireplace. Outside, visitors will find a swimming pool, a pergola terrace and stone fountains.

John C. Austin built the home in 1915 and is most known for his work on Griffith Observator­y and City Hall, according to the website. Besides Ali, celebritie­s have also appeared at the mansion, including Sylvester Stallone, Clint Eastwood, and President Obama.

The property is located behind the gates of Fremont Place, an exclusive community in Hancock Park, and has nearby entertainm­ent options like the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. As of Tuesday morning, the highest auction bid was $7.75 million, with the asking price at $8 million.

 ?? ?? Muhammad Ali’s retirement home, located in the Los Angeles Hancock Park neighborho­od, is up for auction until May 15. The boxing legend and Louisville native lived here from 1979 to 1984.
Muhammad Ali’s retirement home, located in the Los Angeles Hancock Park neighborho­od, is up for auction until May 15. The boxing legend and Louisville native lived here from 1979 to 1984.

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