Homes once belonging to the late, great Muhammad Ali seem have been packing a punch in headlines lately. Just a few weeks after his Michigan compound sold for $2.5 million, a lavish Los Angeles mansion the legendary boxer owned has entered the ring and hit the market. Asking just under $17 million, the home sits behind the private gates of Fremont Park, and sits on a sprawling estate.Located on the border of the equally posh Wilshire and Hancock Park neighborhoods of LA, the property occupies 1.6 acres and offers no shortage of space. Nine bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and 11,545-square-feet are bundled into an Italian-inspired mansion. The architecture exquisitely references the Renaissance, with stained glass touches present everywhere from windows to ceilings. A sunroom on the first level is drenched in light, its walls alternating glass and resplendent tile mosaic.The home isn’t entirely al frescos and columns, however. Built by architect John C. Austin, the manse also boasts many of his trademarks; dark wood on the grand staircase, elegant mouldings, and hardwood floors. Most breathtaking are the grounds, which include a pool and spa, pristine landscaping, and a guesthouse with additional bedroom and bathroom. For more information on this palatial property, contact Stefani Stolper and Matthew Clayman of Douglas Elliman who have the listing.
