Rocky is back in the game! Last month, amid huge fanfare, Sylvester Stallone sold his custom 90210 mansion to Adele for a whopping $58 million — the most ever paid for a house in the guard-gated Beverly Park community.
While Stallone and his wife Jennifer are now Florida residents with a $35 million home out in Palm Beach, it’s apparent that the couple still plans to maintain a California foothold. To that end, they’ve stealthily “downsized” to an estate in Hidden Hills, another guard-gated enclave near Los Angeles that’s famed for its many famous musician and professional athlete residents, although the San Fernando Valley community is probably best known for being home to nearly every member of the Kardashian clan. Records show Stallone paid about $18.2 million for the place, meaning he got himself a new home and still managed to pocket roughly $40 million from the Beverly Park sale. (All before taxes and closing costs, of course.)
Set at the end of a discreet Hidden Hills cul-de-sac, the gated estate spans more than two acres and is a true compound, with a mansion-sized main house, a guesthouse, pool house and separate horse barn. Altogether, the various stuctures include more than 10,000 square feet of living space, and the fully landscaped property also includes a greenhouse, vegetable garden, 100 fruit-bearing citrus and avocado trees, a koi pond and a horse arena for riding.
Built new in 2015, the property was sold the following year for $7.8 million to Margie Keyes, the Australian-born ex-wife of Keyes Auto Group owner Howard Keyes. (The Keyes empire included many Southern California and Arizona car dealerships, including Mercedes-Benz of Van Nuys, Keyes Lexus and Bell Road Toyota in Phoenix.)
Shortly after her purchase, Keyes engaged the services of noted interior designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard — best known for his work with celebrity clients like the Kardashians and the Osbourne family — to give the place a very custom makeover, with no expense spared.
Seen below, the results of those renovations likely cost millions. They’re also Hamptons-esque and magazine-worthy, with a decidedly feminine flair in the soft neutral colors and flowy curtains that drape all the luxe living spaces.
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Behind gates protected by a high-tech security system, a long driveway winds up to the main house, which is surrounded by English country-style gardens. Around one side of the structure lies an attached four-car garage.
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Inside, a central great room has walls of glass and skylights, effectively bathing the home’s interiors in natural light.
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The dark brown hardwood floors flow into the formal dining room, where they contrast nicely against the all-white color scheme.
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There’s also an open kitchen with Wolf and SubZero appliances.
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A media room boasts a projector and comfy seating for at least a half-dozen guests.
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The master bedroom is a romantic retreat, complete with a sitting area and private balcony overlooking the backyard.
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In the master bathroom, a freestanding soaking tub takes center stage, while there are also dual vanities and a glassy steam shower.
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The bathroom even has its own secluded sitting area for moments of contemplation.
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Arguably the home’s most impressive feature are its dual master closets, which during Keyes’ ownership were filled with enough designer clothes, shoes and accessories to bankrupt a small country.
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Generously-scaled loggias are encrusted with vines and have ample room for al fresco entertaining.
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Lush lawns roll down to the outdoor swimming pool, which offers an inset spa and Baja sunbathing deck.
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Other household amenities include a mirror-walled gym, massage facilities and a wine cellar with tasting room.
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By some measures, Stallone got a deal on the picture-perfect property. Though the $18.2 million transfer occurred off-market, Keyes had publicly offered the estate last year for as much as $22.5 million.
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