A billionaire heir built one of America's largest homes. His bitter divorce means his $195 million mansion is for sale.

Gabbi ShawOct 12, 2024, 16:57 IST

The Pritzker Estate hit the market in October 2024.Anthony Barcelo<ul class="summary-list"><li>A Los Angeles mansion that is one of the country's biggest homes is on the market for $195 million.</li><li>The 50,000-square-foot home has 16 bedrooms, 27 bathrooms, and a cliffside pool.</li></ul>In the hills of Beverly Crest, a neighborhood in Los Angeles' Westside, looms the Pritzker estate, one of the largest homes in the US.The 50,000-square-foot megamansion took six years to build and includes 16 bedrooms, 27 bathrooms, a tennis court, a basketball court, a cliffside pool, a detached guest house, a bowling alley, and a private movie theater.It hit the market in October 2024 after owners <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/richest-family-wealth-dynasties-ranked-generational-wealth-fortune-net-worth-2019-2">Tony and Jeanne Pritzker</a>, who initially separated in 2022, finalized their divorce with an undisclosed settlement earlier this year.<a target="_blank" class href="https://www.wsj.com/real-estate/luxury-homes/pritzker-estate-los-angeles-california-caf6e8ad">The Wall Street Journal</a> reported that if the Pritzker estate sells for its asking price of $195 million, it would break the previous record for the priciest home sold in Los Angeles, held by Jeff Bezos. <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-jeff-bezos-breaks-california-record-most-expensive-home-sale-2020-2">Bezos bought his Beverly Hills mansion</a>, which is just over a mile from the Pritzker estate, for $165 million in 2020.Take a look inside the one-of-a-kind property.

The estate was built by Tony Pritzker, an heir to the Hyatt fortune, and his wife, Jeanne. They separated in 2022 after 33 years of marriage.

Jeanne Pritzker and Tony Pritzker finished the home in 2011.Stefanie Keenan/WireImage/Getty Images

Now, their former home is on the market for $195 million.

The exterior is imported Italian white limestone.Anthony Barcelo

The 6-acre property has 180-degree views of the Los Angeles skyline.

There are large hedges that line the driveway leading up to the property.Anthony Barcelo

The home was designed by architect Ed Tuttle.

A view of the interior courtyard.Anthony Barcelo

An atrium is the focal point of the main house.

This looks like it could be a museum.Gabbi Shaw/Business Insider

This sitting area is surrounded by glass.

You're never far from a window inside.Gabbi Shaw/Business Insider

From the sitting area, you can see throughout the home's first floor.

It has a museum-like quality.Gabbi Shaw/Business Insider

A living room showcases panoramic views of the city and one of the home's 18 fireplaces.

A living room.Anthony Barcelo

Some hallways have glass panels, so anyone walking through the house can see the views and the interior courtyard.

One of the hallways.Anthony Barcelo

This central courtyard has seating for anyone looking to take in the LA sunshine.

The interior courtyard.Anthony Barcelo

There's a ground-floor patio and a balcony on the second floor.

The balcony has hedges of its own to match the driveway.Anthony Barcelo

From the pool, you can see the downtown LA skyline.

The pool.Anthony Barcelo

The backyard also has an outdoor kitchen with two grills and a pizza oven.

The backyard is its own private oasis.Anthony Barcelo

You can't miss the tennis court and basketball court in the yard either.

Part of the backyard.Anthony Barcelo

There's also a detached guest house.

An aerial view of the estate.Anthony Barcelo

Due to property restrictions, it's unlikely that a home of this size will be built in this area again.

A view of the backyard.Anthony Barcelo

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