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Mar 19, 2023

Rod Stewart Asks $70 Million for Massive Los Angeles Château

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British rocker Rod Stewart is listing his European-style compound in Los Angeles for $70 million.

Located in the gated North Beverly Park enclave, the estate measures about 33,000 square feet with a soccer field and pool, according to listing agent Michelle Oliver of Douglas Elliman, who said Stewart is a major soccer fan.

Records show the "Maggie May" singer bought the roughly 3-acre property for $12.08 million in 1991. Los Angeles architect Richard Landry designed the home for Stewart in the 1990s, and it has the look of a European château, Oliver said, with patterned marble floors, elaborate wood paneling, crystal chandeliers and intricate moldings.

Stewart's spokesperson didn't respond to a request for comment.

The nine-bedroom main house has a yellow exterior with ornate double doors. A long, private driveway leads past a motor court with a classical fountain. Inside, a grand foyer has marble floors, Corinthian columns and ornate mirrors. Listing images show that the house is filled with art such as statues, paintings and busts, but Oliver said those aren't included in the sale.

The house has numerous spaces for entertaining. A great room on the main floor has a bar, a fireplace and French doors leading to a covered loggia overlooking manicured grounds. There is also a raised platform with a grand piano, listing pictures show. A wood-paneled library is decorated with animal-print chairs, heavy upholstery and a chandelier, while a formal dining room has space to seat up to 20 people, Oliver said. There is also a speakeasy with jade-colored wood paneling, she said.

The primary suite has a large sitting room, a fireplace and access to a large terrace overlooking the pool. Large closets have space for Stewart's extensive shoe collection, which includes boots, loafers and sneakers, listing images show.

The estate also includes a three-story guesthouse and two gyms, in addition to the soccer field, Oliver said.

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Oliver declined to comment on why Stewart is selling. She said the property is unusual for Los Angeles, where many of the estates at similar price points are more modern and glassy. "This is truly bespoke," she said. "It's very detailed."

She said she hopes the property will appeal to buyers who are looking for "a return to maximalism" and to "something that looks different and stands out."

A flurry of recent deals have established North Beverly Park as one of the L.A. area's most sought-after enclaves, though some properties have sold for significantly less than their asking prices. Among them, actor Mark Wahlberg recently sold his Beverly Park home for $55 million, down from the $87.5 million he was asking in April 2022, records show.

Stewart, 78, originally hails from London and is married to model Penny Lancaster. He best known for hits like "Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?" and "Hot Legs." Records show he also owns a home in Palm Beach, Fla.

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