A California estate that once belonged to National Hockey League legend, Wayne Gretzky, has been put up for sale with an asking price of $14.9 million.
The plush property is situated in the Thousand Oaks area encompassed within the Sherwood Country Club community. Sitting on 6.5 acres of land, the property was built by Gretzky himself along with the famous architect, Richard Landry. Landry, popularly known as the "architect to the stars," has also built custom homes for celebs like Sylvester Stallone and Mark Wahlberg, reports NBC News.
The main unit of the sprawling property measures around 10,815 square feet excluding the two detached guest houses. The exteriors of the property boast of a sunken tennis court along with a vast spread of well- landscaped lawns and an infinity pool. The property also provides panoramic views of Lake Sherwood, reports Yard Barker.
The interiors are equally magnificent. Each room is done with detailed craftsmanship. The home comprises of six bedrooms and seven and a half bathrooms. The flooring is completely done in dark wood while the walls feature intricate details in plaster. A gourmet kitchen opens up to the family room. One of the guest houses features a fully modern and equipped fitness center as well, reports Family Apple Vacations.
The place also sports state-of-the-art security systems and ensures adequate privacy for a celebrity. The area is home to celebrities like Britney Spears and Pete Sampras as well.
According to NESN, the property that once belonged to Gretzky was purchased by former major league baseball player, Lenny Dykstra, for $17.5 million in 2007 before losing it in a foreclosure. The home underwent renovation and remodeling before being listed again.
Currently, Gretzky lives with his family in another massive mansion in Arizona. Gretzky retired with an excellent track record in ice hockey and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1999 after he announced his retirement. He has coached the Phoenix Coyotes and served as the executive director of the Canadian National Hockey Team in the 2002 Olympic Games.
