Persson Lists Beverly Hills Mansion: asks $70 million again; ultra-luxury LA market cools

Markus Persson, the Swedish billionaire behind the global gaming phenomenon Minecraft, has listed his extravagant Beverly Hills mansion for $70 million, asking exactly what he paid for the property in December 2014. The 22,300-square-foot estate features eight bedrooms, 15 bathrooms, a private nightclub and a candy room that reportedly cost $200,000. According to the Los Angeles Times and The Wall Street Journal, the listing comes as Los Angeles’ luxury housing market faces a different climate from the boom years when Persson first purchased the property. The mansion, perched on approximately an acre overlooking Los Angeles, was built by property developer Bruce Makowsky, known for creating lavish homes packed with unusual amenities. Persson acquired it shortly after selling his gaming company, Mojang, to Microsoft for $2.5 billion.Inside the mansion with a private nightclubThe estate is designed as much for entertainment as for everyday living. Alongside its eight bedrooms and 15 bathrooms, the property includes a recording studio, a private nightclub with a DJ booth and bar, a movie theatre, a swimming pool and an elevator. A 2,500-bottle wine cellar is another highlight, while t...