By Neal J. Leitereg, realtor.com
Kobe Bryant's down season just got a little worse.
[h=1]Kobe Bryant drops home's price[/h]
[h=2]The injured NBA star is now asking $7,999,999 for his half-acre estate.[/h]
The sidelined Los Angeles Lakers superstar has cut the price on his mansion-estate in Newport Coast, Calif., by $600,000. Bryant and his wife, Vanessa, asked $8.599 million when they first began shopping the luxury home in August. After the recent price cut, however, the mansion now lists for $7,999,999.
The Mediterranean-inspired home was built in 1997 and occupies a palm-lined, half-acre lot in the exclusive guard-gated community. Its two-story floor plan spans 8,500 square feet and features a range of luxury finishes, including walnut flooring, limestone-capped staircases and detailed molding.
Among the intimate details in Bryant's home, none stands out more than the baller's personal shark tank; we were expecting a giant terrarium consistent with Kobe's moniker: the "Black Mamba."
Another selling point, which seems to be a growing trend in high-priced-athlete real estate, is the in-house hair salon. There's also a gourmet kitchen, a wood-paneled office, a home theater and an 850-square-foot gym.
Outside, the grounds take on a resort-like quality thanks to an "extra deep" custom pool, rolling green lawns, an outdoor kitchen and a fire pit.
Bryant, 35, who has appeared in just six games for Los Angeles this season, was shelved after suffering a knee injury in December. In 18 seasons with the Lakers, Bryant has made 16 All-Star Game appearances while leading the team to five championships.
Jordan Cohen of RE/MAX Olsen and Associates has the listing.
Kobe Bryant's down season just got a little worse.
[h=1]Kobe Bryant drops home's price[/h]
[h=2]The injured NBA star is now asking $7,999,999 for his half-acre estate.[/h]
The sidelined Los Angeles Lakers superstar has cut the price on his mansion-estate in Newport Coast, Calif., by $600,000. Bryant and his wife, Vanessa, asked $8.599 million when they first began shopping the luxury home in August. After the recent price cut, however, the mansion now lists for $7,999,999.
The Mediterranean-inspired home was built in 1997 and occupies a palm-lined, half-acre lot in the exclusive guard-gated community. Its two-story floor plan spans 8,500 square feet and features a range of luxury finishes, including walnut flooring, limestone-capped staircases and detailed molding.
Another selling point, which seems to be a growing trend in high-priced-athlete real estate, is the in-house hair salon. There's also a gourmet kitchen, a wood-paneled office, a home theater and an 850-square-foot gym.
Outside, the grounds take on a resort-like quality thanks to an "extra deep" custom pool, rolling green lawns, an outdoor kitchen and a fire pit.
Bryant, 35, who has appeared in just six games for Los Angeles this season, was shelved after suffering a knee injury in December. In 18 seasons with the Lakers, Bryant has made 16 All-Star Game appearances while leading the team to five championships.
Jordan Cohen of RE/MAX Olsen and Associates has the listing.
