LeBron James demolished the opulent $36.8 million mansion he purchased in September 2020 and is now finally starting construction on his ideal Beverly Hills home.

After a two-year legal bаttle, the NBA legend has finally been granted permission to begin construction on the property, and this week, builders are swarming the area to begin the long-delayed project.

In exclusive images obtained by DailyMail.com, the mansion where Katharine Hepburn once lived has been replaced with mounds of dirt, revealing the scale of the build.

History: Notable Hollywood personalities have owned the mansion for a long time. The renowned actress Katharine Hepburn stayed there when Hugh Hefner, the creator of Playboy magazine, owned it.

Size: Located in the affluent 90210 neighborhood of Beverly Hills, the property is set on a 2.5-acre hilltop compound. There are 9,146 square feet of living space in the mansion itself.

Bedrooms and Bathrooms: There are four bedrooms and eight bathrooms in the main house. LeBron and his family can live there in comfort and space.

Features: There are numerous gathering spaces and seven fireplaces in this opulent mansion. Unhindered views of the surroundings are available from its rooms.

Guest Houses: The property has two guest houses in addition to the main house, which gives guests plenty of space.

Exterior: The Mediterranean-style home’s exterior is equally stunning, featuring a motor court topped with palm trees and a driveway bordered by hedges that create a grand entrance for both residents and visitors.

Features: The mansion has a number of features, including a lighted tennis court for sports fans, a screening room for entertainment, and a pool and pool house with two bathrooms for relaxing outside.

Privacy: LeBron and his family can enjoy their opulent lifestyle in peace thanks to the property’s drаmаtic and private setting.