Bel-Air Megamansion 'La Fin' Slashes Price to $99.95M, Accepts Crypto

Retired emergency room doctor Joseph Englanoff has relisted his opulent Bel-Air mansion, known as "La Fin" (The End), for $99.95 million, a significant price adjustment from its previous offering. This nine-bedroom estate, situated in the prestigious Los Angeles neighborhood, boasts an array of extravagant features designed for luxury living. Among its amenities are a 1,000-bottle wine cellar, a dedicated cigar lounge, and a specialized "ice-cold" vodka tasting room. The property also includes a comprehensive fitness center equipped with a rock climbing wall, catering to an active lifestyle. Englanoff is also selling another nine-bedroom spec mansion in the Bird Streets area for $68 million, which features a hookah lounge, a Jacuzzi capable of accommodating 30 people, a sand volleyball court, a panic room, and a shoeshine station. Combined, the two Los Angeles residences represent a substantial portfolio valued at $167.95 million for a buyer interested in acquiring both properties. A notable aspect of both listings is the seller's explicit acceptance of cryptocurrency as a form of payment. This move reflects a growing trend in the high-end real estate market where digital assets are increasingly being considered as transactional currency. The "La Fin" listing positions it as the most expensive home on the week's list, underscoring its status as a premier luxury property. Beyond Englanoff's offerings, the week's most expensive homes list also features other notable properties. These include a Wyoming mansion currently under construction with a focus on wellness amenities, a recently completed waterfront estate located in Florida, and a new condominium on New York's Upper West Side. Further down the list, a sprawling 1,865-acre wine country estate in Scottsville, Virginia, named Mount Pleasant, is listed for $35 million. This historic property, once owned by luxury titan Bernard Arnault, chairman and chief executive officer of LVMH, features a restored 1820 manor house, a tasting room, a 12,000-square-foot private event space, an eight-stall barn, and multiple guest and tenant houses. The extensive grounds include 2.6 miles of the Hardware River, 1,000 acres dedicated to pastures and row crops, 800 acres of woodlands, and a 22-acre private lake. The listing highlights the property's potential for transformation into a private retreat, family compound, working farm, or a development and investment opportunity, as it is not subject to a conservation easement. Alex Webel of Hall and Hall Partners is handling the listing for Mount Pleasant.