Alex Rodriguez, the retired baseball champion better known as A-Rod, hit a home run when he purchased his Sunset Strip modern for $4.8 million from none other than Meryl Streep. The home, built in 1954, was designed by Douglas Honnold and John Leon Rex and later remodeled by Xorin Balbes, a designer well known for his remarkable restorations in the Los Angeles area. Now, four years later, A-Rod has decided to part ways with his mid-century abode, listing it for $6.5 million. As we’ve seen from his swanky Manhattan apartment purchase with girlfriend/superstar J. Lo, it’s all about New York right now for this former Yankee.The 3,700-square-foot oasis is brimming with sleek style and a connection to the outdoors. Looking out expansive floor-to-ceiling windows, you are met with an exorbitant amount of natural light and beautiful greenery that surrounds the residence. Stunning imported Italian marble floor tiles adorn the home and a yellow and white graphic accent wall brings a unique touch to the dining room. In total, the structure boasts four bedrooms and four bathrooms as well as an open chef’s kitchen and a double height lounge area.Outisde, there is a zero-edge swimming pool and spa, a fire pit and three televisions hung along the wall for ideal California outdoor living. Perhaps A-Rod isn’t saying goodbye to the sunny LA lifestyle for good and he has another property in the area.Carl Gambino of Westside Estate Agency has the Rising Glen Road listing, which was first reported by the LA Times.
