Los Angeles billionaire investor Ronald Burkle is the buyer of the Bob and Dolores Hope estate that recently sold in Palm Springs for $13 million, according to real estate sources not authorized to comment on the deal. Made of concrete, glass and steel, the sprawling estate was designed by John Lautner for the Hopes in 1979. With 23,366 square feet of interior space, it is the largest private residence designed by the celebrated modernist architect. The Palm Springs home designed by renowned Modern architect John Lautner for comedian Bob Hope and his wife, Dolores, sits on more than six acres. Originally offered at $50 million, the Hope estate had been listed for $24.999 million at the time of the sale.

Source: Los Angeles Times November 21, 2016 18:45 UTC