Revered tight end for the Los Angeles Chargers, Antonio Gates, and his wife Sasha Gates, just bought a newly-built home in Encino, Los Angeles for $6.995 million, the Los Angeles Times reported.
A gated driveway leads to the six-bedroom, eight-bathroom, contemporary-style residence, with 8,500 square feet of living space.
Refined luxury is exuded through retractable glass walls and open, spacious rooms.
The kitchen and family room are divided by a floor-to-ceiling wall with an integrated fireplace.
A glass-encased, wooden staircase ascends to the second floor, where the master suite, featuring dual walk-in closets and a spa-like bathroom, opens up to a private terrace.
Additional rooms include an in-home theater and a glass-enclosed wine cellar and tasting room.
A covered patio area with an outdoor kitchen and fireplace feature offers additional living space outside.
There is an infinity-edge swimming pool, a half-court basketball court, and a four-car garage on the grounds.
The Chargers’ all-time record-holder, who is tied with Tony Gonzalez for the most scores by a tight end in NFL history, sold his Poway home in May and has just listed his home in Hollywood Hills on the market.
Patricia Phillips of Rodeo Realty held the listing, while Brittney Hinds of eXp Realty of California represented the buyers.
Images courtesy of Rani Sikolsky
