Inside Shaquille O’Neal’s spectacular £15m Florida mansion with giant swimming pool, waterfalls and garage for 17 cars
NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal has been trying to sell his lakeside Florida mega estate for two years – and has even shaved a few million bucks off the original asking price.
The former Orlando Magic superstar’s £15million pad comes equipped with 12 bedrooms, a 6,000-square-foot indoor basketball court, a 17-car garage and his “Shaq-apulco” resort-style swimming pool.
The 7’1 baller has owned the estate, which sits on the shores of Lake Butler in the exclusive Isleworth golf community, for 27 years.
The property includes a private pier with two covered boat slips and two boat lifts that stretch out into the water.
The entryway is marked by stately white columns leading to a curved double grand staircase and marble floors.
The home has a two-story great room, which spans 1,170 square feet, while the dining room can seat 14 people.
The 900-square-foot master bedroom has a mirrored wall, expansive views of the lake, an enormous bathroom and a four-room walk-in closet.
The other 11 rooms feature either views of the lake or the lush Florida greenery.
Shaq even had a soundproof home theater built that can seat 10 people.
The house includes a cigar lounge with a private balcony and bar that’s complete with walk-in humidor and wine storage.
The mansion also has a recording studio, a game room and a home office with water views.
The outdoor space features a 95-foot-long swimming pool that is 15-feet deep in places, with a beautiful waterfall.
The outdoor area also includes a BBQ grill, a sink and underwater stools, turning the area into a poolside bar.
The estate also features plenty of security, including a safe room, double-gates and a 10-foot privacy wall.
Shaq purchased the property for £3million in 1993, when it was a smaller 23,000-square-foot home.
Now, the mansion boasts 31,000 square feet of living space due to upgrades and extensions.
Shaq has been trying to find a buyer for the property for two years, having originally listed the mansion in May 2018 for £22million.
In December that year he cut the price by £5million, listing the home for £17million.
In 2019, he chopped another £2million off the price to £15million.
Shaq, his wife Shaunie O’Neal and their six children currently reside in Atlanta, where he works as a sport analyst on TNT’s award-winning Inside the NBA.
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Shaq is an NBA Hall of Famer, a four-time NBA Champion, the 2000 NBA league MVP, a three-time Finals MVP and a 15-time NBA All-Star.
Injuries kept the 7ft1in superstar on the sideline during his final year in the league playing with the Boston Celtics.
He announced his retirement on June 1, 2011.