Magic Johnson’s former Bel Air estate with an indoor hoop court and locker room with walls signed by many notable NBA players has been listed for $14,500,000 by International Luxury Ambassador Jade Mills, Beverly Hills’ leading real estate professional affiliated with Coldwell Banker Realty in Beverly Hills, and Nancy Ellin with Compass. Located at 1498 Moraga Dr. in the exclusive 24-hour guard-gated Moraga Estates, the nearly 10,666-square-foot residence has six bedrooms and seven bathrooms.
“Originally Magic Johnson’s home, this completely remodeled stunning transitionally-designed estate was designed for total privacy and entertaining,” said Mills. “Tucked into the canyon and the last house at the end of a cul-de-sac, this unique and magnificent estate is perfect for those seeking the ultimate at-home retreat and great space for entertaining in a private, secure community.”
Showcasing a grand entrance with a gorgeous staircase and all-new custom wide-wood plank floors throughout the house, the estate’s foyer leads to a large formal dining room with custom built-ins and a Silver Leaf soffit ceiling. A light-flooded step-down formal living room with fireplace flows into the entertainer’s dream family room with a wood burning fireplace, fabulous bar and unique Moroccan-inspired seating rotunda. French doors throughout the family room and kitchen open to the spectacular backyard with the stunning backdrop of the Santa Monica mountains.
With custom white cabinets, the chef’s kitchen features stunning marble countertops, a backsplash, an eat-in island, oversized Sub Zero, a Wolf six-burner, double oven with griddle/grill plus a steam oven, refrigerated beverage drawers, built-in coffee/cappuccino machine and a fabulous butler’s pantry with storage drawers and shelves to tuck away appliances. The large breakfast area is sun-drenched thanks to the French doors on all sides. Also on the first floor are the servants’ quarters, laundry room with double washers and dryers, a powder room, pool bathroom and three-car garage.
On the second story, the tremendous primary suite boasts a sitting area, fireplace, balcony, custom walk-in closets and spectacular bathroom with a steam shower and jacuzzi tub surrounded by windows. The primary bathroom also leads to a third-story gym with skylights and mirrored walls that is a massive space for exercise equipment and even an office or playroom. In addition to several huge storage closets, there are three great ensuite bedrooms as well as a guest bedroom and bathroom. An incredible wood-beamed media/game room has a wet bar and separate entrance into the backyard, which allows for continuous flow to the property.
A special private haven, the grounds offer a serene and picturesque setting with lush canyon views, tall surrounding hedges for total privacy, a large grass area, brick patios, built-in BBQ, fire pit, vegetable garden as well as a pool with built-in seating and spa. Other highlights include new systems like electrical, recessed LED lighting, HVAC, AV, security/camera, central vacuum and water-filtration system.
To view the home, click here or contact Jade Mills at 310-285-7508 or homes@jademills.com.
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Photo by Adrian Anz.
