Larry King Asking $17M for Beverly Hills Mansion in Midst of 7th Divorce

Larry King and wife Shawn Southwick were wed in 1997 and about a decade later purchased this luxurious home in the heart of Beverly Hills, paying a reported $11.75 million at the time.

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Gossip site TMZ reports, that King doesn’t want to be caught up in a lengthy, protracted divorce and that selling the home is “a big step in reaching a divorce settlement as quickly and smoothly as possible.”

According to the home’s listing, the “stunning remodelled Tuscan estate” boasts seven bedrooms and nine bathrooms within 10,810 square feet of interior living space.

The home’s grand entrance is indicative of the overstated opulence within.

The soaring double-height entry foyer is lit by a huge round skylight from which dangles a chandelier. A pair of curved staircases wind their way to the second level.

According to the listing, the home has been tricked out with imported Italian limestone, tile and Venetian plaster, in addition to being outfitted with “state-of-the-art technology throughout.”

The formal living room is located directly off the foyer, outfitted with plush sofas surrounding the fireplace.

The spacious dining room is bright and airy, ideal for entertaining or holiday celebrations.

The sprawling wood-panelled family room features a dignified coffered ceiling overhead and inlaid wood flooring, with built-in bookcases on either side of the arched entry leading to a games nook that includes its own wet bar.

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According to the listing, the “gourmet kitchen” boasts top-of-the-line appliances, including two dishwashers, commercial-grade range with two separate ovens and an integrated refrigerator discreetly hidden behind wood panelling.

Adjacent to the kitchen, yet within its own dedicated space, sits this bright and sunny breakfast nook, overlooking the backyard gardens.

The spacious master suite, located on the upper level, is the largest of the home’s seven bedrooms

The master bedroom also features a separate sitting room with a fireplace, in addition to two bathrooms.

One of the two master bathrooms, this one features a recessed jetted tub.

The larger of the two master bathrooms features this spectacular multi-person jetted tub surrounded by banks of windows.

The new owner won’t need a gym membership in order to work up a sweat, thanks to this fully equipped fitness room.

Accessed via the home’s second storey, this private patio offers a tranquil outdoor space, overlooking the backyard pool deck.

Stone columns flank this arched loggia accessed from the home’s interior via multiple French doors, with steps leading to the manicured grounds and gardens.

This covered patio, featuring a firepit, overlooks the huge backyard pool.

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No Beverly Hills mansion worth its salt would be complete without a backyard swimming pool and King’s is beyond impressive.

Situated at the far end of the pool, a separate guest house offers an additional 1,000 square feet or so of charming living space.