Richard Pryor’s former Los Angeles estate with waterfall pool, tennis court and dance studio listed for $4 million by former NFL player

Richard Pryor’s former Los Angeles home has been put up for sale by the current owner, former 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 for $4,236,000, per TMZ.

Located in Sherwood Forest, the 2.2-acre estate includes a main house with four bedrooms and four bathrooms, plus a guest house, a pool house, a gym with a professional dance studio, a playhouse for children 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 set fire to the place in 1980.

The home is listed by Hilton & Hyland/Forbes Global Properties.

Neil McDermott and Beate Kessler-McDermott of Hilton & Hyland/Forbes Global Properties maintain the listing.

The Stir Crazy actor, who died in 2005 at age 65, poured rum all over his body and set himself on fire after days of using 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 police had to calm him down before taking him to the hospital, where he spent six weeks recovering.

His widow, Jennifer Lee Pryor, later classified the life-threatening episode as a suicide attempt in the 2019 documentary I Am Richard Pryor.

“He told 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 have to leave so you don’t do it.” “Don’t get hurt too,” he explained, according to People.

The 5,759-square-foot home, which Mendenhall purchased in 2017 for $2.5 million, includes a kitchen with handcrafted Mexican tile countertops, a cozy breakfast nook and a billiards room.

Enter the living room, where the charm of hardwood floors combines with the elegance of vaulted wood-beamed ceilings, creating a cozy retreat around a roaring fireplace.

The master bedroom, conveniently located on the main level, offers a private terrace and a luxurious full bathroom with dual vanities, a window-view jetted tub, and a large glass shower.

To add to the charm, two bedrooms on the lower level each feature their own living room and share a well-appointed bathroom.

The property also includes a dedicated office space and media room, offering spacious areas to work and relax.

Entering the secluded backyard reveals a lagoon-style pool.

There is also a cozy alfresco dining spot and a well-equipped built-in barbecue station, creating an idyllic outdoor retreat.

The property spans 2.2 acres of meticulously manicured grounds, encompassing more than 9,000 square feet of resort-style living space spread across six structures.

The main house, featuring 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a formal dining room, gourmet kitchen, library, and game and billiard rooms, sets the stage for opulent living.

Additionally, there is a guest house, a pool house, a professional dance studio/gym (with potential to be transformed into a recording studio), an office and a charming children’s playhouse.

The property also includes a 5-car garage, a 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.

Lee and Pryor initially married in August 1981, but ended up divorcing the following year.

Despite their separation, the couple maintained an on-again, off-again relationship over the years.

When Pryor faced a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis in 1986, he fervently begged Lee to return to him permanently, and she eventually agreed.

The couple rekindled their union in June 2001 and remained together until Pryor’s death in 2005.