The extravagant Los Angeles estate of a late oil heir goes on the market for $150 million.

About eight months after his death at age 79, the Los Angeles state of financier Robert Day Available for the first time in nearly three decades, it’s asking $150 million. Built in the 1970s, the Palladian-style residence known as Villa Dethe flower (Villa of Flowers) occupies three contiguous parcels with two distinct addresses in Lower Bel Air, with sweeping views of Downtown LA, the San Gabriel Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Monday, which first reported the listing, it would be one of the most expensive home sales in the country if the place goes anywhere close to asking.

After founding Trust Company of the West (now TCW Group) in 1971, the Los Angeles native sold the asset management firm to a French bank. Society General for over $1.3 billion in 2001. Also widely known for his philanthropic work, Day served as chairman of the Wm Keck Foundation, founded by his oil tycoon grandfather William Myron Keck in 1954 to support science, engineering and medical research. It was for support. He died in September 2023, with a net worth of approximately $2.9 billion.

Records show that Day purchased the property in 1995 for $7.4 million and subsequently undertook an extensive renovation and expansion. The fully walled and gated estate sits atop a promontory, fronted by a long driveway that empties into a circular motorcourt, and consists of a main house and twin guest houses—a total of nine bedrooms and 20 baths. For rooms at a little over 18,600 sq. feet

One of the highlights is the grand double-height entry foyer, topped by a domed skylight and a custom chandelier and featuring glass walls that open to the ceiling. From there, a sitting room beneath an ornate plaster ceiling is warmed by a fireplace sporting a vintage gold leaf mantle, and the gourmet kitchen features high-end appliances, a butler’s pantry and a prep kitchen. has happened

There is also a formal dining room with a coffered ceiling, a Maison porcelain chandelier, and walls adorned with 18th-century French wallpaper, as well as a beautiful library with vintage chandeliers, a carved wooden ceiling and a There is a fireplace. The second space is an office space, as well as a stunning master suite with a fireplace with custom shelving, a private balcony, sitting room, a walk-in closet, and a luxurious bath with marble soaking tub. The wall is lit by the tub.

The entertainment level includes a wine cellar, fireside screening room, bar-equipped lounge, and a gym with sauna; And outside, the park-like grounds are lined with fruit trees and gardens and host a swimming pool with open-air cabanas, a croquet lawn, an orchid hothouse, an indoor plant nursery, viewing platforms Adjacent to the farm is Argentina’s pedal court. , and several spaces ideal for al fresco lounging and entertaining.

Day’s widow Marilyn said in a statement that her husband loved to paddle and hosted mixed doubles matches several times a week. The numerous dinners and events held regularly at the home also attracted well-known guests, from former President George W. Bush to one-time presidential adviser Henry Kissinger.

“Robert and I lived an important lifestyle together in this wonderful home,” she said. With his absence, I feel compelled to change my lifestyle and begin a new chapter in transitioning this magnificent estate to its next illustrious owner.

The listing is held by Linda May And Drew Fenton Carrollwood Estates.