You only need to spend $2.6M to live in the old mansion of the legendary Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant’s former Irvine, California, home is back on the market for $2.6 million — less than six months after it first sold.
And the home has definitely received a makeover.
The three-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom abode was first purchased by the late Lakers legend and his wife, Vanessa Bryant, in 2013 for $1.3 million.
Nine months following the five-time NBA champion’s untimely death, Vanessa listed the home for $1.995 million on Oct. 27, 2020. Only two days later, someone scooped up the home for $2 million, according to the Los Angeles Times.
But the new owner evidently had considerable plans in mind for the property.
The listing describes the property as a “completely remodeled single-story gem.”
Kobe Bryant’s former Irvine home is back on the market for $2.6 million.realtor.com; Getty
The idyllic home spans 2,400 square feet.realtor.com
A elegant courtyard with planted trees.realtor.com
The yard leads to swinging French doors that open into the formal dining area.realtor.com
The outdoor patio features a fireplace and BBQ with plenty of space for entertainment.realtor.com
The home’s outdoor space offers a Zen experience.realtor.com
Tucked away in the exclusive guard-gated community, the Summit at Turtle Ridge, the home in the manicured enclave of Orange County has undergone nearly $200,000 worth of renovations.
Going from mostly traditional wood cabinets and paneling to a modern white contemporary vibe, the estate boasts a gourmet kitchen with an oversize marble island, custom backsplash, professional-grade appliances and a cozy breakfast nook.
The foyer.realtor.com
The newly upgraded kitchen boasts an open floor plan and high, vaulted ceilings.realtor.com
Another photo of the renovated gourmet kitchen featuring a marble-topped island.realtor.com
The formal dining area.realtor.com
The open-floor living room drenched in sunlight.realtor.com
Another view of the informal living space that leads into the kitchen.realtor.com
Amenities of the Tuscan-style home include a meticulously landscaped backyard, complemented by a lush garden, Jacuzzi, built-in barbecue and bar with plenty of space for dining.
Described as being akin to “a posh hotel,” the home’s master suite includes views of the lush garden, and features an elegant custom dual-vanity bathroom, expanded shower, soaking tub and a spacious walk-in closet.
The master suite opens out to the serene garden.realtor.com
The master bathroom.realtor.com
The home features a soaking tub.realtor.com
One of three bedrooms.realtor.com
While Vanessa, 38, unloaded this investment home she initially bought with Kobe, she still remains in the five-bedroom, six-bathroom Newport Coast estate located only a few miles away along with her three children, Natalia, Bianka and Capri.