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Rashard Mendenhall, a former NFL running back who’s found a second career as a TV writer, is selling an estate that was once the home of legendary comedian Richard Pryor.
The list price of the six-bedroom, 7.5-bath L.A. mansion is rather particular: $4,236,000.
Indeed, this number comes from Mendenhall’s career rushing yards (4,236), which he achieved with the two teams he suited up for, the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Arizona Cardinals.
Pryor reportedly purchased the place in 1976 and lived there for a few years, long before it came into its current owner’s hands. The award-winning stand-up comedian is said to have hosted many famous friends at the place, including Robin Williams and Quincy Jones. It’s also the site of the infamous moment when he set himself on fire, according to Mansion Global. Pryor died in 2005 at the age of 65.
This estate is named Hacienda de los Suenos, the Ranch of Dreams.
The house was rebuilt in 1996.
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The great room with a beamed ceiling and fireplace
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The open kitchen and casual dining area
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Bedroom with a private balcony
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The primary bathroom
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Pool and patio
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Standalone guesthouse
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Located in the Sherwood Forest neighborhood in Northridge, this unusual property was previously a citrus plantation as well as a place that housed horses. Today, the massive estate comprises six buildings with a total of 9,000 square feet of living space.
The main house includes a great room, four bedrooms, four baths, a formal dining room, a luxe kitchen, and a library. The main bedroom features a beamed ceiling, a private deck, and a beautiful bathroom with a soaking tub and large windows.
There’s also a standalone guesthouse, a pool house, a dance studio or gym building, an office, a kids’ playhouse, and an on-site kennel.
Outside, you’ll find a huge pool, spa, and waterfall, as well as a grill station, tennis court, putting green, and citrus trees. There’s a three-car garage and parking space for 25 vehicles.
After Mendenhall retired from his relatively short career of six seasons, he pivoted to successful work as a writer and editor of the HBO comedy series “Ballers,” which is partly based on his own experience in the NFL.
Pryor is recognized as one of the greatest comedians. He received both Emmy and Grammy awards and starred in dozens of films.
The listing is represented by Neil McDermott and Beate Kessler-McDermott of Hilton & Hyland/Forbes Global Properties.
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