Inside Basketball Wives star Shaunie O’Neal’s $2.8M Houston mansion featuring massive pool, library and elevator
TAKE an inside peek at Shaunie O'Neal's opulent $2.8 million Houston mansion, boasting massive chandeliers, floor-to-ceiling marble, and an elevator.
The Basketball Wives star lives in the beautiful Texas mansion, that provides an Italian-villa feel to the Harris County home.
The stunning 8800 square foot property sits on a lush yard, masked with green trees and faultless landscaping.
With five bedrooms and six and a half bathrooms, the house sprawls over nearly half an acre in Houston.
The stucco residence has a red-tile roof with a large arched brick entryway, adding a romantic feel to the stately entrance.
A pair of iron gates open to the front door, which leads to a beautiful foyer complete with a grand central staircase.
The formal dining room features an inlet for bar space and a jaw-dropping crystal chandelier, while the library holds countless shelves and exquisitely detailed cabinetry.
The formal living room boasts a large traditional fireplace with floor-to-ceiling french doors for exit to the backyard.
An outstanding salt-water fish tank is recessed into the wall of the shared space, so that homeowners can enjoy sea creatures while relaxing around the TV.
The kitchen holds an expansive marble island complete with two sinks and two smaller yet striking chandeliers.
The drawing room overlooking the neighborhood has an imposing vaulted ceiling, with yet another breathtaking chandelier.
Though the staircase is a central focus of the mansion, an elevator was placed for convenience near the main entrance.
Shaunie's master bathroom is an opulent display, with the grandiose shower and bathtub as the centerpiece.
With two colossal marble columns and three miniature crystal fixtures, the lavatory was built for a queen.
The entrepreneur made no mistake when selecting the closet, with a spacious interior featuring its own island, and yet another chandelier.
The estate has a second kitchen for outdoor entertaining and a king-sized pool outback.
Shaunie is the ex wife of professional basketball superstar Shaquille O'Neal.
The couple was married from 2002 to 2011, and share four children, Shareef, Shaqir, Amirah, and Me'arah O'Neal, though they each have an additional child from a previous relationship.
Shaq's attorney reportedly wrote to VH1 to stop his ex-wife from speaking about their marriage on television, but this did not stop her from doing so.
The television personality is one of the executive producers for VH1's , following wives, ex-wives, and girlfriends of professional basketball players.
The Sun recently reported that , as she both produces and stars in the program.
According to the reality star has an accumulated net worth of $35 million.
The ladies of Basketball Wives allegedly make , providing an impressive salary for the cast.
Sources believe, however, that Shaunie makes around $20,000 per episode, due to her other involved roles.
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