Antonio Gates, the tight end of NFL's San Diego Chargers, has reportedly purchased a home in Hollywood Hills West for $1.66 million.
The Los Angeles Times broke news of the purchase noting that the house was being marketed by Gene Bush of Coldwell Banker Realty. Johnny Miller of Keller Williams Realty represented Gates in the deal.
Property records show that the home went on and off the market several times before gates bought it. It last listed for $1.69 million and the Tight end managed to snag it for a discount on the asking.
Gate's new house is a 4,428-square-foot, single-family home comprised of four bedrooms and four bathrooms.
Interiors of the residence feature stone-tiled flooring with high ceilings and glass floor-to-ceiling windows and slider doors.
There is a formal living area, a dining room, a modern kitchen with custom cabinetry and black granite counter tops.
The master bedroom has a huge en-suite bathroom with a soaking tub and the bedroom opens into a huge deck outside with ample seating areas.
A pool with an attached spa and a four-car parking garage complete the exteriors.
The listing described the house as a "Beautiful contemporary Hollywood Hills home" with "majestic canyon views and plenty of natural light."
Gates kicked off his NFL career in 2003 and has been playing with the San Diego Chargers since then. He has been selected onto the Pro Bowl eight-time and has been a five-time NFL All-Pro.
More recently, Gates' sister passed away in July after battling with Lupus. He said that losing his sister was the hardest thing he ever had to face, but he is holding on.
"No one is immune from trials and tribulations in life. And I think when it happens, it's just something you have to deal with. Life goes on for the most part. But I felt at that time, being with my family was the right thing to do," Gates told ESPN.
Gates team mates have been very supportive and say that Gates is a great player.
"He can physically and mentally still perform like he did last season," Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers told ESPN.
