 Mr. T, who is best known as the superstar wrestler, who achieved worldwide success as an actor, has snagged some pretty luxurious real estate, including a Lake Forest mansion in Illinois he listed in 2017. Fun fact, in the late 1980s, Mr. T dropped down over a hundred mature trees on his estate with a chainsaw, the New York Times infamously titled Mr. T's Tree Massacre, later led the town to enact a tree preservation ordinance to prevent developers and homeowners from chopping down trees. The home features over 15,000 square feet and sits on a whopping 8 acre lot. In addition, the home boasts 9 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms with an abundance of luxe features. I pity the fool who doesn't want to buy this house, ladies and gentlemen, this is a house tour you are not going to want to miss. Now in these videos, we don't really reveal any real addresses and even though we have done house tours in the past of our own places, please do not show up at any private residences as it's not safe for anyone. Mr. T has had quite the eventful career and today only garners a net worth of $1 million. Despite being one of the most famous actors in the 1980s, by the late 1990s, Mr. T's career had largely gone cold and found himself under extreme financial pressure. In 1998, in the midst of cancer treatment, he famously revealed his bank account had less than $200 in it. Thanks to endorsements with companies like Snickers, Fuse Ice Tea, and a mildly resurgent career, Mr. T's finances have recovered from their late 1990s lows. After his failed bid to join the NFL, Mr. T began working as a club bouncer in Chicago. Using lost jewelry he found in the club, he began to wear gold chains and develop his Mr. T persona. He transitioned into working as a bodyguard for 10 years and began to develop high profile clients including Michael Jackson, Muhammad Ali, and Joe Frazier just to name a few. Charging between $3,000 to $10,000 a day. So he was already making bank just from guarding some of the world's goats. As Mr. T's acting and wrestling career began to blow up, so did his celebrity status. Mr. T also took part in professional wrestling. He entered professional wrestling in 1985 and was Hulk Hogan's tag team partner at the World Wrestling Federation's WrestleMania event, and was also inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame back in April 2014. In fact, at one point Mr. T was worth hundreds of millions of dollars which led him to massive real estate purchases. The home was originally built back in 1910 and purchased by Mr. T back in 1986 for $1.7 million which was a small dent for Mr. T's fortune. And let me tell you, this home was decked out with some of the most lavish features. And we are talking luxuries like ten fireplaces, two garages, a pool and pool house, as well as an elevator. After Mr. T's infamous tree massacre, the home has since replanted 150 new trees and is currently valued at over $7.5 million. What's going on guys, it's Clyde Smith and today we're bringing you another house tour right here on Famous Entertainment. Now I noticed that about 95% of you that are watching aren't subscribed, so please be sure to hit that subscribe button because we post a new video here daily. We previously reported on the homes of Fantasia and Marilyn Manson. So if you like these videos, ring that bell for the notifications and follow me on the gram. And please let us know whose house tour is next in the comments down below. Alright, let's get into the video. Mr. T's purchase of the massive Lake Forest real estate was back in 1986 for a measly $1.7 million. Right off the hot, Mr. T made headlines for cutting down more than 100 mature trees on the sprawling property. Citing discomfort from allergies, Mr. T hired a crew of landscape workers and oversaw the removal of dozens of oaks, elms and maples in the populated estate. The incident which the New York Times infamously titled Mr. T's tree massacre later led to the town to enact a tree preservation ordinance to prevent developers and homeowners from chopping down trees in the future. Since then, the current owners have replanted over 150 trees. Save the environment, right guys? It is currently Lake Forest's third most expensive listing and is located in the lavish Two Gables area, located a few blocks from the heart of Lake Forest. Originally designed and built back in 1910, it was first renovated and redesigned in 1928, but has since undergone a number of renovations. Set on eight secluded acres of land, this gated and fenced property includes the main house with an attached two-car garage, which probably hosts some of Mr. T's sick whips. A detached four-car garage with one bedroom apartment and two separate driveway entrances. In addition, the home features an abundance of luxe features, including a whopping 10 fireplaces, elevator, pool, and pool house. But we'll get to the backyard in just a minute. Guests lucky enough to visit are greeted to a grand entry with a foyer that comes complete with a spiral staircase, elegant chandelier, and an abundance of lavish furnishings, gorgeous paintings, and unique antiques. In addition, there is one of 10 fireplaces, the elevator for those who don't want to take the stairs and access to the lavish dining area. The dining room features an oversized mahogany table, custom fixtures, elegant paintings, charming chandeliers, and you guessed it, yet another fireplace. Geez, this guy loves fireplaces, eh? In addition, the dining room features another glass door with access to the backyard and steps away from the home office. The home office features an abundance of windows that give the room bright light and an airy roomy ambience and decked out with custom paintings and decor. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, marble countertops, and a breakfast island perfectly centered in the room with an abundance of storage space. In addition, the kitchen boasts a gourmet, Eden kitchen, and vultras pantry with some more space than you know what to do with. The master suite features very high ceilings, oversized windows, and a walk-in closet big enough to be another room in the house. Connected to the master suite is an elegant bathroom that features dual sinks, a large soaking tub that boasts terrific views of the grounds, and a large walk-in shower, perfect for relaxation. Probably one of the more luxurious features of the house is the games and media room that features billiards, a foosball table, large leather sofas, huddled around a massive projector, and a bar plus wine cellar. For those of y'all that fancy a nice chardonnay. With ample space and another fireplace, this room is perfect for entertaining. One of the more intriguing features of the digs is the hardwood paneled library that features an abundance of lavish furnishings, roaring bookshelves that come with storage space, oversized windows, and hey, I know you're getting sick of it, but yet another fireplace. Steps from the library is a countryside porch that features cozy outdoor fixtures, plenty of windows which overlooks the grounds, and custom shelves with artwork. Now before we get to the stunning backyard, the property boasts a great room with vaulted ceilings that gives direct access to the terrace and pool areas. The fancy barn style room is decked out with massive floor to ceiling windows, cozy sofas, and a flat screen television. Perfect for binging, as well as an abundance of unique antiques. Guess Mr. T really likes his antiques, eh? Upon entering the stone terrace, guests are greeted to plenty of outdoor furnishings, a water fountain, and a massive pool with pool house hovering above. The pool house features its own lounge, barbecue area, double doors to locker areas, and kitchenette. In addition, the terrace features an outdoor barbecue area, entertainment system, and bar, perfect for entertaining. We are willing to bet that Mr. T threw a number of parties here, with an abundance of outdoor space over eight acres to be exact. The home offers the utmost relaxation and tranquility. All right, so I think I'll bring this house tour to an end right here. We got to take a quick look at Mr. T's former home in Lake Forest. After seeing that fancy little house that he snagged, what do you think? Was it everything that you'd expect out of Mr. T? Personally, I'm a huge fan of that countryside porch. It's a great room with vaulted ceilings, and they seem like great places to unwind. The amount of privacy in this massive house is almost eerie. Out of Mr. T's features, which one were your fave? You guys can go ahead and let me know in the comments section down below. And while you're at it, it was my first house tour, so let me know how I did. Just try and be nice, please. Anyways, I'll see you guys in the next video.