A mere week after selling his New Jersey mansion for $4.6 million to Phillies right fielder Nick Castellanos after being traded from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Brooklyn Nets, controversial NBA All-Star Ben Simmons is now trying to sell his Hidden Hills estate, which he bought less than a year ago. He is asking $23 million — a whopping $5.5 million more than he paid for it last June.
The 1.5-acre gated residence was built by Nobel LA in 2021 on a lushly manicured parcel dotted with olive trees on a cul-de-sac. A striking exterior of vertical reclaimed wood siding and charcoal-hued brick makes it a distinctive example of the trendy modern farmhouse style.
In addition to seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms, the dark-toned living space features a guesthouse, gym, a guesthouse, and a three-car garage, as well as two pools. There is an expansive driveway and motor court in front of the house, which features a canopy-topped entrance that opens into a foyer. The spacious interiors feature marble and hardwood floors, oak paneling, exposed steel beams, designer lighting, and glass walls.
An impressive two-way marble and brass “floating” fireplace stand out in the voluminous great room. Living room with a picture window and Fleetwood glass doors that open to a patio on one side of the fireplace; dining room with two custom metal chandeliers reportedly costing more than $100,000 each, temperature-controlled wine wall, and tucked-away catering kitchen with commercial-grade equipment on the other side.
A lengthy hallway with windows leads down to other highlights on the main floor. In addition to the candy dispenser-equipped screening room, there is a fireside family room with built-in shelves for collectibles, a Zen garden, and access to a terrace with a fireplace and lounge area in the backyard. An elegant kitchen includes a pop-up vent integrated into the marble island, as well as a dining area; and just around the corner is a walk-in pantry and an office.
Featuring a fireplace and a designer showroom closet, the plush master retreat is accessible through a sky bridge up the curving staircase. A luxe bathroom with two marble block sinks, a soaking tub and a steam shower is accessible through double glass pocketing doors, while the backyard offers a pool and spa with a Baja shelf, a cabana, a fire pit, and al fresco dining.
One of the most beautiful features of the guesthouse is the private plunge pool and the glam guesthouse with a kitchenette, a custom bed adjacent to the marble fireplace, a walk-in closet, and a marble bath featuring drop-in sinks, a soaking tub, and a glass-encased shower.
