Following Elon Musk’s announcement in May, that he would “own no house” The Tesla founder, has just sold the first of the many homes he put on the market after proclaiming that he would be “selling almost all physical possessions”. Musk’s Bel Air mansion was purchased by tech billionaire William Ding, according to the Wall Street Journal, for a huge $29 million.
The seven-bedroom, 11-bathroom abode spans 16,251 square feet, and overlooks the Bel Air Country Club, with views of the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island on clear days. The outside of the house features a selection of balconies and patios that extend off the structure, with mature trees furnishing the landscaped gardens. In addition, there’s a large swimming pool with an inset spa, several patios which can be used for dining, a tennis court, a fruit orchard, and a five-car garage.
According to Wall Street Journal, the listing also states that the mansion, was originally built in 1990 and features luxury amenities such as a home theatre, a two-storey library, a two-room guest suite, a wine cellar, and a gym. Musk still owns several other homes in the area, including Gene Wilder’s former residence, which is located just across the street. In the series of early May tweets where Musk revealed that he wanted to sell his possessions and "own no house," he provided one stipulation for the sale of the Wilder house, writing, “it cannot be torn down or lose any its soul.” Other homes the tech mogul has on the market include a modern mansion and three adjacent homes that have a joint asking price of $62.5 million, as well as a 47-acre Hillsborough estate, that is listed for $35 million.
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