Richard Pryor’s former Los Angeles home has been put on the market by the current owner, ex-NFL player-turned-screenwriter Rashard Mendenhall.
The Mission-style mansion, originally built in the 1920s, destroyed by an earthquake in 1994, and rebuilt in 1996, is listed at $4,236,000, per TMZ.
Nestled in Sherwood Forest, the 2.2-acre estate includes a main house boasting four bedrooms and four baths, alongside a guest home, a pool house, a gym with a professional dance studio, a children’s playhouse, and a kennel.
The property, which the late comedian purchased in 1974, includes a waterfall, an idyllic pond, a barbecue pavilion and a putting green.
It also marks a notorious incident in Pryor’s life: he infamously set himself on fire at the location in 1980.
Richard Pryor’s former Los Angeles home has been put on the market by the current owner, ex-NFL player-turned-screenwriter Rashard Mendenhall
The Mission-style mansion, originally built in the 1920s, destroyed by an earthquake in 1994, and rebuilt in 1996, is listed at $4,236,000
Richard during his Here and Now comedy special in 1983
The home is listed by Hilton & Hyland/Forbes Global Properties.
Neil McDermott and Beate Kessler-McDermott with Hilton & Hyland/Forbes Global Properties hold the listing.
The Stir Crazy actor, who passed away in 2005 at age 65, had poured rum all over his body and set himself on fire after days of freebasing cocaine — an incident he referenced in his comedy special Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip.
He ran down a Los Angeles street at the time and had to be calmed down by the police before he was taken to the hospital, where he spent six weeks in recovery.
His widow, Jennifer Lee Pryor, later classified the life-threatening episode as a suicide attempt in the 2019 documentary I Am Richard Pryor.
‘He said to me, “I’ve decided what to do. I have to do this otherwise I don’t know how I’m going to get out. There’s no way out of this so you need to leave so you don’t get hurt too,'” she explained, per People.
The 5,759-square-foot home, which Mendenhall purchased in 2017 for $2.5 million, includes a kitchen with handmade Mexican tile counters, a cozy breakfast nook, and a billiard room.
Step into the living room, where the charm of hardwood flooring meets the elegance of vaulted wood-beamed ceilings, creating a cozy haven around a crackling fireplace.
The primary bedroom, conveniently located on the main level, offers a private terrace and a luxurious bath complete with dual vanities, a spa tub with a window view, and an expansive glass shower.
Adding to the charm, two bedrooms on the lower level each feature their own sitting rooms and share a well-appointed bathroom.
Nestled in Sherwood Forest, the 2.2-acre estate includes a main house boasting four bedrooms and four baths
It boasts a guest home, a pool house, a gym with a professional dance studio, a children’s playhouse, and a kennel
The property, which the late comedian purchased in 1974, includes a waterfall, an idyllic pond, a barbecue pavilion and a putting green
A tennis court is surrounded by lush greenery. The home is listed by Hilton & Hyland/Forbes Global Properties . Neil McDermott and Beate Kessler-McDermott with Hilton & Hyland/Forbes Global Properties hold the listing
The 5,759-square-foot home, which Mendenhall purchased in 2017 for $2.5 million, includes a kitchen with handmade Mexican tile counters, a cozy breakfast nook, and a billiard room
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The property also encompasses a dedicated office space and a media lounge, providing ample areas for work and relaxation.
Stepping into the secluded backyard reveals a lagoon-style pool.
There is also an inviting al fresco dining spot, and a well-equipped built-in barbecue station, creating an idyllic outdoor retreat.
The estate sprawls across 2.2 acres of meticulously manicured grounds, encompassing over 9,000 sq ft of resort-style living space distributed among six structures.
The main house, boasting 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a formal dining room, gourmet kitchen, library, and game & billiard rooms, sets the stage for opulent living.
Additionally, there’s a guest house, a pool House, a professional dance studio/gym (with potential to transform into a Recording Studio), an office, and a charming children’s playhouse.
The property also includes a 5-car garage, kennel, and event parking for up to 50 cars.
Sherwood Forest is located in the central area of the San Fernando Valley region in the City of Los Angeles.
Step into the living room, where the charm of hardwood flooring meets the elegance of vaulted wood-beamed ceilings, creating a cozy haven around a crackling fireplace
The home is perfect for entertaining
Here is a children’s room with a nice view and built-in nook
Additionally, there’s a guest house, a pool House, a professional dance studio/gym (with potential to transform into a recording studio), an office, and a charming children’s playhouse
A billiards table is featured in one of the living areas
The property also marks a notorious incident in Pryor’s life: he infamously set himself on fire at the location in 1980; pictured in 1982
Pryor and Jennifer Lee (R) rekindled their union in June 2001 and remained together until Pryor’s passing in 2005; pictured 1979
Pryor and Gene Wilder in 1979’s Silver Streak
Rashard Mendenhall purchased home in 2017 for $2.5 million; pictured in 2014
Lee and Pryor initially tied the knot in August 1981 but ended up divorcing the following year.
Despite their separation, the couple maintained an on-and-off relationship over the years.
When Pryor faced a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis in 1986, he earnestly pleaded for Lee to return to him permanently, and eventually, she acquiesced.
The couple rekindled their union in June 2001 and remained together until Pryor’s passing in 2005.