Kobe Bryant selling Newport Beach pad for $8.6 million (Photos)
By Mike Dyce
Kobe Bryant has a beach pad in Newport Beach, the community made famous in television shows like “The O.C.” He originally bought the home in 1997 for $1.7 million and is now putting it on the market 16 years later for more than 5 times that amount, $8.6 million.
The home is 8,500 square feet has an 850 square foot gym, hair salon and a office/library with a shark tank.
"Magnificent Mediterranean Estate! Set behind massive private gates in a prestigious guard gated community is this recently expanded, reconstructed and highly upgraded custom estate. ALL remodeling was done by the current owners! Boasting unobstructed ocean and city light views, the setting is truly spectacular! Set at the end of a cul-de-sac, with complete privacy, the two story floor plan spans approx. 8500 sq ft. Interior attributes include all new 850 sq ft gym, hair salon, and a large paneled office/library with a shark tank.In addition, there is a dramatic master suite with sitting room, large marble bathroom and a newly added tremendous finished walk in closet. In addition there is a newly built separate staircase leading to the all new state of the art theater, lobby and wet bar. New interior finishes include limestone and solid walnut flooring, limestone capped staircases, and much more. The resort quality grounds are graced with an extra deep custom pool and spa with water features, lush manicured lawns, fire pit and an outdoor kitchen/ BBQ center!"
On the plus side, home owners association dues are only $651 a month!
