Morton’s The Steakhouse Las Vegas Compound

Morton’s The Steakhouse Las Vegas Compound

By Kimberly Ridley

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The Mortons are restaurant royalty, a dynasty that has shaped the culture of upscale dining from Miami to Las Vegas. Morton Cohen started the first Morton’s in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood, changing his last name to match the restaurant. His son Arnie inherited the name and the business, which he would develop into the sophisticated Morton’s The Steakhouse, while also helping Hugh Hefner create the Playboy Clubs. His son, Peter Morton, further expanded the family’s impact by co-founding Hard Rock Cafe and later developing the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, playing a major role in the evolution of modern nightlife and resort entertainment. Another son, Michael, along with his wife, Jenna, have become influential figures in the city’s dining and nightlife scene. 

Michael and Jenna launched the iconic Drink! and Nine Group brands, which helped redefine the Las Vegas nightclub landscape. Today, Michael oversees a portfolio of restaurants, including La Cave Wine & Food Hideaway at Wynn Resorts, Crush at MGM Grand, Greek Sneek at MGM Grand, ONE Steakhouse at Virgin Hotels, and Nudo Italiano in Southern Highlands. In addition to her work in hospitality, Jenna Morton co-directs an archaeological project in Jordan that led to the designation of Umm Al-Jimāl as the country’s newest UNESCO World Heritage site. The industry-shaping couple have just listed their epic Vegas estate for $19.5 million. 

Nestled behind double gates, the ultra-exclusive estate features a two-acre lot overlooking the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation area and a spectacular 9,887-square-foot residence with an avant-garde style. Michael and Jenna describe the home as “like an Aman resort” with an “understated, clean, and contemporary” aesthetic. A series of courtyards and indoor-outdoor living spaces curate an atmosphere of ultimate relaxation. 

Lots of glass and a fantastic open floor plan connect spacious living areas, featuring soaring ceilings, stone columns, and elegant fireplaces. The primary suite is a private retreat with a spa-inspired stone bath, huge closets, and a fireplace. Each of the six guest bedrooms has its own en suite and patios. The gorgeous pool and spa space includes a 60-foot water slide and sweeping canyon views. Indoor and outdoor kitchens have top-of-the-line Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances and the capacity to serve groups up to 250. As Michael and Jenna put it, “The house is built for entertainment.”

Other amenities include a gym, a steam shower, a glass wine cellar with color-changing lights, a casita with a rooftop deck, a playground, a basketball area, several fire lounges, a reflection pool that is a stop for migratory birds, and a dog park. The home is automated with a Crestron smart system. 

Less than 30 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, the grand estate is located in the coveted The Ridges neighborhood, known for its ultra-luxury mansions and Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course. Downtown Summerlin, only five minutes away, offers world-class dining, shopping, and entertainment, while the adjoining Red Rock Canyon provides endless opportunities for outdoor recreation of all kinds. Other celebrities in The Ridges include Carlos Santana, Penn Jillette, Greg Maddux and Davante Adams.

The listing is held by Kristen Routh-Silberman at Douglas Elliman.

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Source: www.elliman.com