Celebrity Real EstateBoxer Sugar Ray Leonard Lists His Pacific Palisades Estate for $46.5 MillionAD’s On the Market takes a tour of the unique listing

By Shivani Vora

November 20, 2021

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The estate belonging to Sugar Ray Leonard and his wife Bernadette Robi.Photo: Jim Bartsch

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It’s been a beloved family home for more than 20 years, and now, it’s for sale: Former world championship boxer Sugar Ray Leonard and his wife Bernadette Robi have put their Pacific Palisades estate on the market for $46.5 million. The couple have lived in the Los Angeles property for more than two decades and even got married on the grounds; they raised their children in the home and have entertained family and friends countless times over the years, both on the lawns and inside.

Located in Upper Riviera, the most exclusive area in Pacific Palisades, the property sits on nearly two acres of grounds and spans 16,000 square feet. It has seven bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, a wine cellar, a tennis court, a guest house, a swimming pool, and a secret garden. “I would say that it’s in one of the most sought-after enclaves in Los Angeles,” says Tomer Fridman of Compass, who is the listing agent for the home. Fridman says that the couple is selling because they’re empty nesters who are looking to start a new chapter in their lives. “They’re ready for a change,” he says.

The renowned architect Richard Landry designed the estate, which nods to centuries-old Italian design. Antiques that were sourced from all over Europe but predominantly Italy are evident everywhere in the home. Examples include stone from Jerusalem, Juliet balconies, fireplaces, groin vaulted ceilings, and real plaster.

In a video for AD’s On the Market that showcases the grand residence, Robi says, “Nothing is local. We really went all out.” Yet, her main objective was for the home to be welcoming. “We didn’t want it to feel like a museum where you were not able to put your feet up,” she says.

A solarium at the main entryway is flanked by antique Italian columns. The large windows in the space overlook the expansive lawns and allow for plenty of natural light to stream in. The formal living room has an antique fireplace mantel from Italy and is full of furnishings that Robi personally chose on a European jaunt, while the formal dining room has two French doors that open onto the grounds.

Robi describes the kitchen as one of her favorite rooms in the house and where she has cooked many Thanksgiving and holiday dinners. It’s a dream space for cooks like her with its large granite island, top-of-the-line appliances, and walk-in pantry.

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Then there’s Sugar Ray Leonard’s cherished spot: his gym-cum-office. It’s full of memorabilia from his prolific career, including his letters from Muhammad Ali and fitness equipment such as weights, a treadmill, and a bike.

And who wouldn’t want to retreat to the primary suite? It has two bathrooms, a bed anchored by a fireplace, rows of French doors with Juliet balconies, and a veranda showcasing Pacific Ocean views. Other standout amenities include a guest house, swimming pool, tennis court, and garden where more than 700 roses bloom.

Above all, the Leonards say that their home is a place of fond memories. “I was happy to raise my family here and celebrate all of our holidays,” says Robi. “We are very blessed.”

While Los Angeles has its fair share of impressive estates that come up for sale with eyebrow- raising prices, Fridman says that this property is exceptional. “The location, pedigree of the architect, and size of the estate, which is rare in Pacific Palisades, can’t be recreated,” he says. “That’s exactly why it’s worth buying for one lucky owner.”

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