The largest home ever built in one of LA's swankiest neighborhoods just sold for $35.5 million - here's a look inside

A massive estate in Hollywood Hills just sold for $35.5 million.

Hollywood Hills is a swanky hillside neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, known for its stunning views, ultra-wealthy residents, and high price tags. According to Zillow, as of October 2019, the city's median home value was $1,729,500.

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The massive five-bedroom, nine-bathroom home is the largest ever built in the neighborhood, according to People Magazine.

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The property was listed back in August for $43.9 million and was represented by David Parnes and James Harris of The Agency and Jason Oppenheim of The Oppenheim Group.

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The home was designed in 2018 by SAOTA, an architecture and design firm based in Cape Town, South Africa. The contemporary-style home boasts a warm color scheme and sleek decor.

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SAOTA is the mastermind behind stunning homes and buildings in towns and cities around the world including Saint-Tropez and Frankfurt, Germany.

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Along with its stunning views of the city's iconic skyline, the Hollywood Hills home also boasts luxury amenities including a theater, gym, steam room, massage area, and large garage. In fact, according to the listing website, the walk-in dressing room in the master suite was imported from Lake Como, Italy.

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Outside, there's a 163-foot wraparound infinity pool, a 15-foot outdoor television, and a lounge area with a fire pit.

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According to the Wall Street Journal's Katherine Clarke, the biggest home in Hollywood Hills was the brainchild of real-estate developer Jeff Thomas. According Clarke, Thomas originally planned on building the home for himself but later decided to sell it.

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Despite its impressive square footage, the Hollywood Hills home is far from the largest in the US. The largest home in the country is the Biltmore House, which was built in the late 1800s by George Vanderbilt and features 35 bedrooms, 43 bathrooms, and 65 fireplaces.

Source: Business Insider