LOS ANGELES — The infamous Playboy Mansion has been sold, The Associated Press reported Tuesday.
According to the AP, Hugh Hefner sold the 5-acre Los Angeles estate, which has hosted countless racy parties since the Playboy founder purchased it for $1.05 million in 1971, to his next-door neighbor, Daren Metropoulos, for $100 million.
The iconic 1920s home, originally listed for $200 million, boasts 29 rooms and includes a pool, guest house, wine cellar, gym, tennis court, theater, grotto and zoo, TopTenRealEstateDeals.com reports.
Sold! New Playboy Mansion owner closes deal for $100 million https://t.co/oDn9IFNFGh pic.twitter.com/TKCj2k1qDF
— Yahoo Finance (@YahooFinance) August 17, 2016
The Playboy Mansion has been sold, but Hugh Hefner is staying: https://t.co/exUoEKkDfx pic.twitter.com/BEq3LNuWCr
— Architectural Digest (@ArchDigest) June 12, 2016
A neighbour is buying Playboy mansion — but Hugh Hefner can stay on. https://t.co/yMfGzA80Oe pic.twitter.com/GjUoBf8d4H
— Toronto Star (@TorontoStar) June 7, 2016
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