Ron Burkle bought Ennis House for $4.5m, spent up to $17m restoring it

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What happened

Billionaire investor Ron Burkle acquired the iconic Ennis House, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, at a bargain due to its deteriorated state.

Key facts

  • Billionaire investor Ron Burkle acquired the iconic Ennis House, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, at a bargain due to its deteriorated state.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:30:00 UTC.

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