Shaq sells his shack! Shaquille O’Neal’s lakeside Florida mansion, complete with 17-car garage and a 6,000-square-foot basketball court, hits the market for $22 million – 26 years after he bought it for $4 million
Pro basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal is selling his Florida lakeside mansion for $22 million.
The retired NBA superstar listed the property last May for $28 million but eight months on the home has failed to sell leading to a massive $6 million cut in price.
Privately situated on three acres of land overlooking tranquil Lake Butler, the magnificent custom home sits behind the gates of Isleworth, one of the most prestigious private golf club communities in the world.
‘Designed with lake views in mind, this unparalleled Isleworth Estate stands alone for its beauty, privacy, amenities and sheer scale,’ the listing reads.
Retired NBA star Shaquille O’Neal is selling his lakeside mansion in Windermere, Florida, for $22 millionThe house sits on the shores of Lake Butler, in exclusive Isleworth, a gated golf community 30-minutes drive from OrlandoThe gates have been opened for readers of DailyMail.com to take a sneak peak at Shaq’s own shackOnly from above can the sprawling, yet private estate, be truly realizedThe house sits on nearly 700 feet of prime lake frontage offering some stunning views and romantic sunsets‘Designed with lake views in mind, this unparalleled Isleworth Estate stands alone for its beauty, privacy, amenities and sheer scale,’ the listing readsA private pier with two covered boat slips stretches out onto Lake ButlerBuilt in 1990, the 12-bedroom home spans more than 35,000 square feetThe entryway of the home is marked by stately white columns with a neatly bricked driveway to make an elegant approachA porte cochere makes for a grand entrance for those driving up to the front door of the homeNo need for any three-point turns when pulling up to Shaq’s with this huge drivewayThe cool blue waters look inviting against the heat of the Florida sunThe pool area has plenty of space laze about and soak up the sunshineThe waters of the pool appear to be even more blue than the neighboring lakeThe full expanse of the pool can be enjoyed from this particular angleAn overhead view of the home shows the expanse of the 95-foot long pool that runs across the propertyIn some ways, the hotel seems more hotel resorty than home with so much space for so many guestsNeatly manicured grasslands run alongside the lakeshore
The property, which is about a 30 minute drive from Orlando, sprawls over 31,000 square feet of living space and boasts an epic, 6,000-square-foot indoor basketball court.
The real-estate listing calls Shaq’s $22 million home a ‘one-of-a-kind estate’ that ‘stands alone for its beauty, privacy, amenities and sheer scale.’
Shaquille O’Neal retired in 2011 after making more than $286 million over the course of his basketball career
O’Neal retired in 2011 after making more than $286 million over the course of his basketball career.
He bought this house in 1993 for a little less than $4 million, according to Realtor before putting it on the market last May.
‘This one-of-a-kind estate was designed for one of the most dominant players in the history of the NBA. Every exquisite detail has been curated to deliver the ultimate luxury living experience.
‘While it was built for a basketball legend, the world-class amenities and fine finishes will delight any discriminating homebuyer,’ said Danial Natoli of Sotheby’s International Realty which is listing the home.
The grand foyer features a curved double grand staircase and polished marble floorsThe staircase leads into leads into the estate’s two-story great room, which spans 1,170 square feet by itselfThe green marbled fireplace makes for an imposing presence in this reception roomThe new owner will have to pick a time and place in order to use this enormous room complete with red pool tableThe formal dining room can seat 16 people making for some very loud and entertaining dinner partiesThe master bedroom is dominated by a gigantic circular bed with a Superman logo on its silky cover. The room has a mirrored wall, a gilded ceiling, and expansive views of the lakeThe master bathroom suite is a bath lover’s dream complete with shower, toilet and even a bidetNot many people’s bathrooms have a urinal, but this one does. A Superman logo can be seen in the shower glass on the rightThe home’s 11 other bedrooms are similarly roomy and include either views of the lakeOther rooms show the lush Floridian tropical scenery which can be seen from the the floor-to-ceiling windowsOther bedrooms have nice views of the outdoor pool area and deckMost bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms complete with patio doors to step outside and enjoy the sunshineThe master suite also includes a spacious walk-in closetThe home has a spacious chef’s kitchen with professional appliancesAn oak table with seating for eight makes an interesting contrast in this wooden, marble and metallic kitchenAn L-shaped sofa seems like the perfect place to while away the afternoonAn enormous truck painted onto the side of the wall makes for distracting viewingThe soundproof home theater can seat at least 10 in soft, plush, comfy leather chairsShaq’s love of Superman can be seen from the posters on the wall and guess what is showing on the silver screen?The house includes its own cigar bar and lounge area complete with a table to enjoy a night of fun with friendsThe lounge area comes complete with a walk-in cigar humidor and plenty of wine storagePanoramic views of the lake can be also be enjoyed from the comfy sofas in the loungeAnother ‘aquarium-style’ room features a triangular saltwater fish tankThe entertainment space sees a piano in one corer with a fire place in the other, complete with numerous sofas and chairsMore entertaining rooms, with more tables, chairs, sofas and bars. There just aren’t enough days in the week to enjoy them allThe house has its very own 6,000-square-foot indoor basketball court with the words ‘Shaq Center’ printed on the floorThe basketball court is of the finest quality that any high school would be proud to call their ownThe gleaming floors of the gym can be seen – ready for a game of basketballThere’s also a ‘show-room style’ garage for the retired NBA star to choose which one of his cars he wants to hit the road withHere is where some of the more ‘normal’ cars are parkedA ‘gentleman’s office’ on the ground floor provides a workspace with serene water viewOutdoor enjoyment can be had on the decking right alongside the lakeAt night, the jetty becomes the perfect retreat to sit in the deckchairs, next to Superman, and enjoy the vistaOutside is a 95-foot-long swimming pool that’s 15 feet deepA waterfall flows into the pool making the homeowner believe they are truly in a tropical paradiseAn outdoor BBQ space includes a grill and sink, as well as underwater stools, which can make it into a swim-up poolside barThe grounds are beautifully landscaped with the home blending into the surrounding foliage and water featuresThe real-estate listing calls Shaq’s $22 million home a ‘one-of-a-kind estate’ that ‘stands alone for its beauty, privacy, amenities and sheer scale’
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