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Take a look inside the LA home that Elon Musk is foreclosing on

In the heart of Bel-Air, a charming residence with a star-studded past is now on the doorstep forced execution of billionaire Elon Musk.

Once owned by the late actor Gene Wilderthe four-bedroom property was built in 1951 and boasts 2,750 square feet of living space, wood-beamed ceilings, cozy fireplaces and a distinctive circular bar as some of its standout features, according to him. listings.

The outdoor area includes a swimming pool, manicured gardens and several spaces for outdoor dining, wrote Drew Meyers of Westside Estate Agency in an Instagram post.

Bel-Air offers panoramic views of the golf course, city skyline and ocean. Properties in the neighborhood are listed for up to $115 million, Meyers told BI.

Enter Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who bought the house in 2013 for $6.75 million. He was drawn to his unique character and connection to Wilder, who was his neighbor at the time, the Wall Street Journal reported on August 20.

In 2020, Musk sold the property to Jordan Walker-Pearlman, a filmmaker and Wilder’s nephew, along with his wife, screenwriter Elizabeth Hunter, for $7 million. The couple funded the venture with a $6.7 million loan from Musk, The Journal reported reported in 2022.

But last year, the couple came under fire from writers and actors. strike and they fell behind on their loan payments.

In late July, Musk’s team filed a notice of default, kicking off enforcement process.

The couple listed the home for $12.95 million, with Meyers handling the sale, the Journal reported in August.

The home, designed by renowned architect Robert Byrd, sits on a sprawling .78 acre lot with stunning views of Bel Air Country Club, Meyers wrote on Instagram. Take a look inside the iconic estate:


Front Porch of the Gene Wilder Bel-Air House

Drew Meyers



The front porch features a mix of “traditional brick and elegant wood details,” Meyers wrote on Instagram.


Gene Wilder Bel-Air Home Aerial View

Drew Meyers



The property overlooks the Bel-Air Country Club golf course from the home’s kidney-shaped pool.


Gene Wilder Bel-Air Home Bar

Drew Meyers



The home features a circular bar and “panoramic windows that frame stunning views of the lush surroundings and Los Angeles skyline,” Meyers wrote on Instagram.

The home’s interior also features an “open look that enhances the flow of natural light,” Meyers wrote.


Gene Wilder Bel-Air Home Living Room

Drew Meyers/Instagram



The dining room, where Wilder hosted parties, overlooks the outdoor pool.

The room has remained largely intact since Wilder lived there, the Journal reported in 2022.


Gene Wilder Bel-Air Home Side

Drew Meyers



The exterior includes a mix of “traditional brick and elegant wood details, staying true to Byrd’s signature style of blending indoor and outdoor living,” Meyers wrote on Instagram.

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