Recent Powerball Winner Picks Up $25.5 Million Mansion

The most expensive sale in Hollywood Hills this year didn’t happen by A-list actors trading properties. Instead, it was recent Powerball winner Edwin Castro, who took home the record-breaking $2 billion lottery winnings late last year.

Now, the L.A. Times is reporting that Castro has a new home to go with his new fortune.

Records show Castro spent $25.5 million on a Hollywood Hills mansion—only costing about 2.56 percent of lottery winnings. (Castro chose to collect the money as a lump sum of about $997.6 million before taxes.)

Sited privately behind a set of gates above the famed Chateau Marmont, the new modern retreat created by Roman James Design, is completed with luxe amenities across five bedrooms and six baths. Panoramic views from Downtown to Century City are showcased through a wall of Fleetwood glass doors. 

The great room features a sitting area complete with a fireplace, dining area and an open kitchen with black absolute granite counters. The indoor flows seamlessly outside to an infinity pool, spa, two firepits and a built-in barbecue area. 

A double-height glass stairwell leads to the upper level where the explosive primary suite includes a private balcony and a spa-like bathroom with Antolini Panda Dalmata stone slabs.  Downstairs, there’s a game room, wine cellar, movie theater, bar, and a fitness studio with a hot and cold plunge, dry sauna and steam shower.

Stefan Pommepuy and Blair Chang of the Agency held the listing with Drew Fenton of Carolwood Estates. Max Lindenberger of Back Bay Realty Group represented the buyer.