Celebrity Real Estate: Jon Runyan, the Former Congressman and NFL Star, Bought Smaller Place in Jersey

Jon Junyan is a former NFL standout and former All-Pro and Pro Bowl offensive lineman turned congressman of New Jersey is looking for a buyer for his home in Mount Laurel, NJ, for $5.8 million.

The 13,418-squar-foot house situated on 23 acres can be described as elegant, opulent, and downright palatial, has five master suites and nine bathrooms.

Two renowned architects David Donachy and Christopher Caulder have designed this French chateau-inspired home in 2007.

According to the Realtor report,the home is perfect for enthusiastic culinary artist as it features two gorgeous chef's kitchens. Both boast artisan-tiled back splashes, granite-topped countertops, beautifully quarried Peruvian travertine tile, limestone cast stone, chef's quality appliances, and more.

This palatial home also features three home offices, a game room, a library and a music room.

Outside, you will find a seven-car garage, a pool with its own Tiki hut, bar, and veranda.

Jon Runyan has played in 207 NFL games as an offensive tackle for the Houston Oilers and Tennessee Titans from 1996 to 1999, Philadelphia Eagles from 2000 to 2008, and the San Diego Chargers in 2009.

Runyan was a Pro Bowl selection 2002 and has played on the losing side in two Super Bowls in 1999 and 2004.

The former New Jersey rep Jon Runyan is a Republican who went from NFL to Capitol Hill, has announced that he will not seek re-election to Congress.

The former star offensive lineman for the Philadelphia Eagles and two-termer in Congress had expressed frustration with his own party as reported by the New Jersey news.

Runyan has said that his top priority is to spend more time with his three children but will continue to work hard for the people of South Jersey.

The editor of The Cook Political Report David Wasserman, has said about Runyan that he was one of just 17 Republican-held districts that President Obama carried in2 012.

"Democrats are sure to train their firepower in this district," said Wasserman.

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