The great Muhammad Ali has been quoting as saying, “Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.” Well, the rooms he lived in while he was on this earth are currently up for sale.
Muhammad Ali purchased the gorgeous 81-acre property, nestled in the lush green fields of Berrien Springs, Michigan, in 1975, a decade before he was diagnosed with the degenerative illness of Parkinson’s disease. He spent every summer there and most of his retirement years as his struggle with Parkinson’s disease progressed. Some boxing experts attributed Ali’s Parkinson’s disease for being on the receiving end of more than 200,000 punches during his boxing career.
Spacious home landing featuring tiles flooring and a ceiling with recessed ceiling lights, along with a skylight. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Formal living room with a modern sofa set along with other elegant pieces of furniture. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Large family living room with a set of modern seats, a fireplace and a large widescreen TV. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This small living space features carpeted flooring and blueish gray walls. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Dining nook featuring a small round table paired with a couple of white chairs set by the glass windows. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Spacious kitchen area featuring brown tiles flooring and a white tray ceiling. There’s a center island with a breakfast bar. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Another living space with a lovely couch surrounded by tiles walls and carpeted flooring. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Another one of the living spaces with a gorgeous set of seats set by the windows. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The house also has a large walk-in closet with green walls and carpeted flooring. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This room offers sitting lounges with side table, along with a small TV in the corner. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The home gym is large and is complete with gym equipment. There’s a training boxing ring in the middle as well. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Outside, there a gorgeous walkway with two seats on the side, surrounded by the lovely garden. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This deck offers a magnificent view of the surrounding landscape. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A look at this house with a white exterior and with two trees on the side. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Another one of the houses in the farm. This one has a wooden exterior. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This large building is surrounded by the farm’s greenery. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
An outdoor living set with a stone fireplace. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Here’s the look at the home’s outdoor featuring its outdoor living and dining, along with the swimming pool. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A look at the home’s outdoor area featuring a swimming pool, an outdoor dining and living along with the gorgeous garden area. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A focused look at the home’s swimming pool along with its outdoor kitchen and breakfast bar area. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Here’ the walkway leading to the basketball court surrounded by the well-maintained lawns. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Aerial view of the house boasting its outdoor areas and the landscape surrounding it. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A bird’s eye view of the property showcasing the lush greenery surrounding the house. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Another bird’s eye view boasting the house’s exterior and its outdoors. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A focused view at the home’s wide garden and lawn area. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
After a whirlwind boxing career, Ali was at peace at his beautiful farm in southwestern Michigan, not far from the Indiana border, as it was a place where he could relax with his family. A river runs through three sides of the gated property which helped maintain the privacy he craved while being in the national and international spotlight for decades. Ali had buildings constructed on the property to fit his needs and they also have universal appeal to many people.
One of the customized structures on the gorgeous property is, of course, an elaborate gym that sports a boxing ring in the center along with plenty of exercise equipment, a steam room, baths, a relaxing massage room, a laundry area, and a spa tub. Just a few feet away from the gym’s French doors is a full-size basketball court with an amazing office epicenter nearby. The office area boasts a private office, conference rooms, mailroom, vault, a private bath area, a kitchen, several smaller offices, and a loading dock. Under the office, is a basement area.
The main house features four bedrooms, living and family rooms, and a dream kitchen with a large pantry and three-car, climate-controlled garages. The property also offers a beautiful main house, swimming pool, a carriage house, climate-controlled garages, and barns. The carriage house is great for guests, complete with a sunroom and a deck that overlooks a pond and magnificent fountain by the river.
The swimming pool area features an outdoor, full-service kitchen, a pergola, a relaxing bathhouse, and a great surround sound system. The property is made even more serene and peaceful by a waterfall rock garden and fire pit area for those chilly nights of Michigan.
Does all of this sound like a place you should live? If so, you are in luck. When Ali lost his battle with Parkinson’s disease in 2016, the Olympic Gold -winning prizefighter left the property to his wife, Lonnie, who lives in Arizona and has put the property on the market. The asking price is a very specialized and unique number of $2,895,037, with the last two digits of 37 representing the number of Muhammad Ali’s 37 career knockouts.
The beautiful, amazing property is listed by Tim Mitchell of Cressy & Everett Real Estate of Dowagiac, Michigan, at the original asking price. If you have the funds, all of this could be your property very soon.
