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After 33 Years Of Marriage, Hyatt Heir And Ex-Wife Separate, And Luxurious Bel-Air Mansion Goes Up For Billion-Dollar Sale
Divorce is never simple. But when it involves fortunes and giant properties, everything becomes even more dramatic. That’s what happened with Tony Pritzker, one of the heirs of the Hyatt Hotels chain, and his ex-wife Jeanne. After 33 years of union, the couple announced the end of their marriage in 2022.
The separation was not marked only by emotional strain. The fate of a super mansion, one of the largest private residences in the United States, the so-called Pritzker Estate, became the center of the dispute.
The Birth Of The Pritzker Estate
Tony and Jeanne got married in 1989 and built a life surrounded by six children. In 2005, they embarked on an ambitious project: to build a 4,600 square meter mansion in Bel-Air, Los Angeles.
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The 2.4-acre lot was formed from the purchase of several neighboring properties.
The construction took six years and was completed in 2011. The residence was designed to host large fundraising events because the couple always distinguished themselves through philanthropy.
It didn’t take long for neighbors to nickname the mansion the “Grand Hyatt Bel-Air,” a reference to the family’s hotel chain.
When The Divorce Changed Everything
Despite its grandeur, the marriage did not survive. In 2022, Tony and Jeanne filed for divorce citing irreconcilable differences.
The situation became even more complicated when Jeanne expressed her desire to remain in the property.
To her surprise, she discovered that she had no rights to the property. Tony’s lawyers explained that the mansion was registered in trusts and limited liability companies, of which she was not a beneficiary.
Moreover, Tony, who currently serves as CEO of Pritzker Private Capital and has an estimated net worth of US$ 4.4 billion according to Forbes, made it clear that he wanted to sell the property.
The Agreement And The Exit From The Mansion
After negotiations, the deadlock ended in April 2024, when the two reached an agreement. Jeanne left the Pritzker Estate and, months later, in October, the residence was put up for sale.
The initial price even scared the ultra-rich: US$ 195 million. The amount was higher than what Jeff Bezos paid in 2020 when the tech billionaire bought the historic Warner Estate in Beverly Hills for US$ 165 million.
The Price Drop And The Search For A Buyer
Almost a year after hitting the market, the property still has not found a buyer. To try to attract interest, the price was reduced to US$ 175 million. Even so, only a small elite can contemplate the purchase.
Stephen Shapiro from Westside Estate Agency stated to the Wall Street Journal that, with the new building restrictions in Los Angeles, it would be impossible to build a residence of this size today.
What The Pritzker Estate Offers
The mansion impresses with its numbers. There are 16 bedrooms, 27 bathrooms, a guest house, and staff quarters.
The underground garage has space for 100 vehicles, which is uncommon even for luxury properties.
The list of amenities continues. An infinity pool with a panoramic view of the Los Angeles basin, tennis and basketball courts, a bowling alley, a wellness center, and a high-end wine cellar are among the attractions.
The 2.4-acre property combines exclusivity, a prime location, and a structure designed to host events or simply showcase extreme comfort and luxury.
Bel-Air Mansion: A Symbol Of Power And Excesses
More than just a house, the Pritzker Estate became a symbol of the disputes surrounding great fortunes. The nickname “Grand Hyatt Bel-Air” well illustrates the contrast: on one side, a monumental property built to represent success; on the other, a divorce that ended in litigation and exposure.
Today, the mansion remains on the market, waiting for a buyer willing to pay one of the highest prices ever asked for a residence in the United States.
With information from EN.AS.
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