Athletes' real estate market is on the upswing. According to a report from realtor.com, the latest athlete that had placed his home on the market is retired NBA star Peja Stojakoivic.
The home is an Art Deco-designed home built back in 1938. In the recent months prior to the sale, the property underwent extensive renovations. The result is a home with lots of curb appeal owing to the round windows, columned entryway and horizontal roofline. These deco elements combine with the modern interiors for a vibrant home with a classic twist.
The living room is sunken and has a tray ceiling supported by oaken floors. The home features a sunroom, which is separated from the patio by a wall of glass. The sunroom and the living room have customized chandeliers; the living room with a wave of light chandelier while the sunroom with a cluster of bubbles.
The master's bedroom is bright white, with double French doors and a closet with doors filled with mirrors. There is a doorway leading to a private terrace that overlooks the canal in the property. Another centerpiece of the bedroom is the large oak vanity. The bathroom has a large walk-in shower encased in black granite.
Stojakovic purchased the home three years ago for $3,675,000, according to a report from latinpost.com. The home has a total of four bedrooms, including the master's suite and four and a half bathrooms. One added feature is the private canal frontage as well as boat dock.
According to celebritynetworth.com, Stojakovic has a net worth about $45 million earned from 19 years of playing professional basketball.
