After almost three years and a considerable price markdown, retired NBA star Shaquille O'Neal has finally found a buyer for his Florida mansion, which could be considered one of the Sunshine State's biggest homes on sale.
The 31,000 square-foot Windermere property was first put up on the market in mid-2018. The final sale was not disclosed to the public, but it seems O'Neal scored $16.5 million for the megamansion based on its last asking price. While it looks like a huge sum, it was not a slam dunk deal for the 15-time NBA All-Star player as the closing agreement was about 40% less than its original asking price of $28 million.
As per Mansion Global, the NBA legend's listing agent - Tiffany Pantozzi of Side Real Estate confirmed that Mr O'Neal's celebrity home now a contract to sell.
Property Details
Shaquille O'Neal's sprawling four-acre estate located at Windermere's Isleworth Golf and Country Club is a custom-built home fit for a 7-foot-pro basketball player. It has a total of 12 bedrooms and 15 bathrooms.
The Florida mansion is a Mediterranean-inspired waterfront home that boasts luxury amenities including a full-sized basketball court, a 17-plus car showroom, a soundproof home theatre, a cigar bar with a walk-in humidor, a lakefront office, and wine storage.
On the ground floor lies a massive living room with a double-height ceiling, which features Lake Butler's picturesque view. Upstairs holds the master's bedroom and some of the other bedrooms.
But wait, there's more! The NBA legend built a larger-than-life entertainment area his humble abode also boasts a 95-foot resort-style pool with a waterfall, a private dock with two covered boat slips, and a tiki cabana.
According to O'Neal's former agents, the NBA star decided to sell his custom-built property since he spent more time in Atlanta working as a TV sports analyst for TNT.
Bell Canyon Home For Sale
Aside from the Florida Megamansion, the Lakers legend also made a good profit after closing a deal for his Bell Canyon custom-home.
Shaquille O'Neal bought the 5,217-square-foot property in 2018 for $1.815 million. He has been trying to find a buyer for the said house since 2019 with an original asking price of $2.5 million.
The NBA star also made an effort to promote the listing by posting a video montage of his house on Instagram in February 2020.
"I'M SELLING MY HOME IN BELL CANYON CA," O'Neal wrote.
The basketball legend described his Bell Canyon home as a "premier cul-da-sac" with maximum privacy.
The two-story celebrity house has an open floor plan with a formal living room, a wine closet, a wet bar, a media room, and a family room. The NBA star also boasts about the house's chef's kitchen with marble countertops, custom cabinets, and stainless steel appliances.
The house also features five bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. The master bedroom boasts its own fireplace, a spa tub, dual closet, and a terrace.
Outside lies major entertainment with yet another resort-style swimming pool surrounded with lush landscaping.
