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 million
The house sits on the shores of Lake Butler, in exclusive Isleworth, a gated golf community 30-minutes drive from Orlando
The gates have been opened for readers of DailyMail.com to take a sneak peak at Shaq’s own shack
Only from above can the sprawling, yet private estate, be truly realized
The 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 reads.
A private pier with two covered boat slips stretches out onto Lake Butler
Built in 1990, the 12-bedroom home spans more than 35,000 square feet
The entryway of the home is marked by stately white columns with a neatly bricked driveway to make an elegant approach
A porte cochere makes for a grand entrance for those driving up to the front door of the home
No need for any three-point turns when pulling up to Shaq’s with this huge driveway
The cool blue waters look inviting against the heat of the Florida sun
The pool area has plenty of space laze about and soak up the sunshine
The waters of the pool appear to be even more blue than the neighboring lake
The full expanse of the pool can be enjoyed from this particular angle
An overhead view of the home shows the expanse of the 95-foot long pool that runs across the property
In some ways, the hotel seems more hotel resorty than home with so much space for so many guests
Neatly manicured grasslands run alongside the lakeshore
Shaquille O’Neal retired in 2011 after making more than $286 million over the course of his basketball career
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.’
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 floors
The staircase leads into leads into the estate’s two-story great room, which spans 1,170 square feet by itself
The green marbled fireplace makes for an imposing presence in this reception room
The new owner will have to pick a time and place in order to use this enormous room complete with red pool table
The formal dining room can seat 16 people making for some very loud and entertaining dinner parties
The 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 lake
The master bathroom suite is a bath lover’s dream complete with shower, toilet and even a bidet
Not many people’s bathrooms have a urinal, but this one does. A Superman logo can be seen in the shower glass on the right
The home’s 11 other bedrooms are similarly roomy and include either views of the lake
Other rooms show the lush Floridian tropical scenery which can be seen from the the floor-to-ceiling windows
Other bedrooms have nice views of the outdoor pool area and deck
Most bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms complete with patio doors to step outside and enjoy the sunshine
The master suite also includes a spacious walk-in closet
The home has a spacious chef’s kitchen with professional appliances
An oak table with seating for eight makes an interesting contrast in this wooden, marble and metallic kitchen
An L-shaped sofa seems like the perfect place to while away the afternoon
An enormous truck painted onto the side of the wall makes for distracting viewing
The soundproof home theater can seat at least 10 in soft, plush, comfy leather chairs
Shaq’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 friends
The lounge area comes complete with a walk-in cigar humidor and plenty of wine storage
Panoramic views of the lake can be also be enjoyed from the comfy sofas in the lounge
Another ‘aquarium-style’ room features a triangular saltwater fish tank
The entertainment space sees a piano in one corer with a fire place in the other, complete with numerous sofas and chairs
More entertaining rooms, with more tables, chairs, sofas and bars. There just aren’t enough days in the week to enjoy them all
The house has its very own 6,000-square-foot indoor basketball court with the words ‘Shaq Center’ printed on the floor
The basketball court is of the finest quality that any high school would be proud to call their own
The gleaming floors of the gym can be seen – ready for a game of basketball
There’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 with
Here is where some of the more ‘normal’ cars are parked
A ‘gentleman’s office’ on the ground floor provides a workspace with serene water view
Outdoor enjoyment can be had on the decking right alongside the lake
At night, the jetty becomes the perfect retreat to sit in the deckchairs, next to Superman, and enjoy the vista
Outside is a 95-foot-long swimming pool that’s 15 feet deep
A waterfall flows into the pool making the homeowner believe they are truly in a tropical paradise
An outdoor BBQ space includes a grill and sink, as well as underwater stools, which can make it into a swim-up poolside bar
The grounds are beautifully landscaped with the home blending into the surrounding foliage and water features
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’