Queen Latifah of the 'Last Holiday' and 'Hairspray' fame has reportedly listed her home in New Jersey for $2.39 million, according to various real estate sources.
Queen Latifah purchased the home back in 2001, when the estate was only partially built. She lived in the place for more than 10 years. She is now leaving as she has re-launched her famous talk show, 'The Queen Latifah Show'. She will now be moving to California, according to the New York Daily News.
Queen Latifah is not only parting with the home but is also leaving behind a lot of memories with the place. She said in a statement to the Wall Street Journal:
"Many incredible memories have been shared with those closest to me and my family in this home. I am confident that the new owners will love the home and the Colts Neck community as much as I do."
Robin Jackson of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage holds the listing. The public records state that the residence is a 7882 square feet single family home. It comprises of six bedrooms and five full and one half bathrooms.
The palatial pad has beautiful mixed flooring and large glass windows allow for great ventilation. Exclusive features of the property include a spa and a sun room. Outside, the home has an infinity pool, a huge five-car garage and rolling greens.
The Listing describes the place as:
With over 7000 sq. ft of open living space, the estate is situated on 9+ acres and accommodates best of entertaining and everyday living. This 6 bedroom 5/3 bath home features a gourmet kitchen, sun room, Master spa bath with 9 head steam shower and his/hers restrooms, two-story great room with floor-to-ceiling windows w/access to two decks. The walk-out lower level offers an exercise room, wet bar and home theater. Prof. landscaped w/Olympic-size heated Infinity pool. 1 year home warranty.
Check out photos of the home, here.
Queen Latifah grew up in New Jersey. She has always held a great persona of immense charm, dignity and poise. She started investing in real estate soon after her first single debuted in the market. Her goal was to buy homes for both her parents, who split when she was eight.
In an interview with Good Housekeeping, Latifah talks about surviving her darkest moment and finding self acceptance and joy.
"I think I got to that place by not being happy with the other side - hating your body and criticizing yourself all the time. When I was around 18, I looked in the mirror and said, You're either going to love yourself or hate yourself. And I decided to love myself. That changed a lot of things."
