Mark Wahlberg, a Boston native who first rose to fame as a rapper with the group Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch, is now an actor, having made $400 million from his Hollywood career. During the early 2000s, Wahlberg appeared in many big-budget action films, including The Perfect Storm and Planet of the Apes. As the protagonist of the Transformers series, Wahlberg was the highest-paid American actor in 2017. In addition to co-owning Wahlburgers with his brother, Paul, the head chef of the restaurant, he is the executive producer of five successful HBO series, including Entourage and Boardwalk Empire. In 2010, Mark received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Unsurprisingly, the actor has the real estate to match his success. A sprawling Beverly Hills compound that previously belonged to him and was featured in Entourage has just gone on the market with a price tag of US$28.5 million.
Located on nearly two acres, this gated estate features 13,000 square feet of living space and 1,000 square feet of decking that offers stunning views of the city, reported Top Ten Real Estate. In addition to the massive main house, there is also a guest house with two stories, a basketball court, a putting green, and a two-level gym with a boxing ring. According to The Wall Street Journal, the Departed star bought the property in 2001 and sold it in 2013. Initially built in 1984, the main house was purchased in 2018 and then purchased by Don Rufus Hankey, who has been renovating it for the past four years. Hankey recently updated the home with brand-new floors and appliances, as well as stonework and landscaping. In addition to the outdoor kitchen with a pizza oven, the mansion also boasts smart technology throughout and bifold windows with stunning canyon views. Read more to find out what else makes up Wahlberg’s former palatial abode, per Top Ten Real Estate.
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The primary suite
In addition to canyon views, the home’s primary suite features his-and-hers bathrooms with beautiful marble slab counters, aromatherapy oil-and-steam showers, a hair salon, and a private staff entrance.
The kitchen
The bright and spacious kitchen features Wolf and SubZero appliances, newly remodeled countertops, climate-controlled wine storage, and enormous bi-fold windows.
The rooftop deck
The house’s multiple living areas are truly stunning due to the white oak-wire-brushed wood floors, grand high ceilings, and meticulous attention to detail. The fully equipped theater with a 136″ screen, wet bar, and wood-burning fireplace is fit for a film maven, while the rooftop deck is an outdoor sanctuary.
A 3,000 square foot gym
In addition to the main residence, the compound is equipped with a two-story guesthouse with two bedrooms, a full kitchen, and a stand-alone gym offering 3,000 square feet of space.
A full-size boxing ring
The gym also has a full-size boxing ring.
Landscaping features
Among the landscaping features are citrus trees, full-size sports courts, putting greens, a resort-style pool with waterfalls, firepits, and an outdoor kitchen with a wood-burning pizza oven.
Beverly Hills
As part of the exclusive Oak Pass Road gated community of Beverly Hills, this estate is ideally situated to take advantage of the best Los Angeles offers but is also extremely private. Previously, Oak Pass Road was a bridle path for Beverly Hills Hotel guests. Today, it has a median home listing price of more than $20 million, making it one of the country’s most exclusive neighborhoods.The Beverly Hills area is known for its Rodeo Drive shopping district and many celebrity homes, such as those owned by Jennifer Aniston, Jack Nicholson, Ashton Kutcher, and Katy Perry.
