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Unbeknownst to me, Denver Nuggets guard Allen Iverson has been looking to sell his 14,000 square foot home in Villanova, Pennsylvania for over a year now. (A.I. usually calls me about such matters. I thought I had his financial ear.)

According to the Wall Street Journal's Private Properties column, Iverson has dropped the price to a "desperation deal" of $3.999 million — a million less than he paid for it in 2003. (/crunches numbers on calculator watch.) Yep. That's not good business. The details, via Luxist:

The six-bedroom home is on four acres that include a pool house, stream and waterfall. The chateau-style home on Chateau Lane has four levels including a great room with floor-to-ceiling Palladian windows. The master suite has his and hers marble bathrooms, a coffee bar, media area and a veranda overlooking the grounds. There are four additional en-suite bedrooms and a separate guest quarters with a bedroom, living room and kitchenette. The entertainment level has a 12-seat movie theater, billiard room, and a lounge with a custom wood carved bar accommodating 200+ wine bottles.

If you're interested in purchasing this perfect little getaway pad, you can check out the listing here.

If you're seriously interested in purchasing this perfect little getaway pad, I could really use a new winter coat. Please share your riches. I accept Paypal.

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  1. Trey
    1. Posted by Trey Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:59 pm EDT

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    a new coat? It doesn't get cold in Canada does it? I thought that was just a rumor.
  2. Brian M
    2. Posted by Brian M Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:10 pm EDT

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    Yeah...but then you'd live in Villanova.
    I think JE went out in a parka this morning. Canada is frigid.
  3. Al V
    3. Posted by Al V Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:08 pm EDT

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    Anyone smell a trade? but who could take iversons 20 mill contract?
  4. Chad P
    4. Posted by Chad P Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:21 pm EDT

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    Only 4 million i have to go for that.
  5. Frank
    5. Posted by Frank Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:00 pm EDT

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    Pity the fool.
    Mr. T
  6. Jason H
    6. Posted by Jason H Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:29 pm EDT

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    that media room is fugly ! A I , you have the design tastes of a Japanese hooker
  7. Greg L
    7. Posted by Greg L Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:10 pm EDT

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    what a loser
  8. Joe B
    8. Posted by Joe B Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:40 pm EDT

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    Its not that bad. Granted the movie theater is horrible and not very comfertable looking. It's also so small that you can't really fix it. Other then that the house is nice and the landscaping is incredible. Most stuff you can quickly fix, but not great landscaping. That only comes with time. Over all I'd give the house a 7-8.
  9. Robert K
    9. Posted by Robert K Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:12 pm EDT

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    and this is what they call a "crib"?
  10. Julian
    10. Posted by Julian Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:29 pm EDT

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    I think the mansion looks good. what is Villanova near?
  11. Robert K
    11. Posted by Robert K Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:12 pm EDT

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    And they call this a "crib"?
  12. Julian
    12. Posted by Julian Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:29 pm EDT

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    i think the mansion looks good. what is villanova near?
  13. Nadine C
    13. Posted by Nadine C Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:32 pm EDT

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    Um...I'll just wait for it to go into foreclosure....short sale anyone?!
  14. Lambo
    14. Posted by Lambo Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:52 pm EDT

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    a trade? its not as if he is selling his place in colorado. he's trying to sell his old place when he use to play for the 76ers. be real now.
  15. Danny B
    15. Posted by Danny B Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:44 pm EDT

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    i see that there is a swimming pool at that house. i didnt know he knew how to swim
  16. LA Girl
    16. Posted by LA Girl Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:36 pm EDT

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    Who want to live in Villanova, Pennsylvania? Does any millionaire want to move there?
  17. richard
    17. Posted by richard Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:30 pm EDT

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    If he smart, he should wait like a year or 2, price will go back up.
  18. john p
    18. Posted by john p Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:38 pm EDT

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    sold after i buy t. macs house in houston
  19. john p
    19. Posted by john p Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:38 pm EDT

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    ok
  20. Willie D
    20. Posted by Willie D Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:46 pm EDT

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    Well, until it actually sells, he hasn't lost anything. It seems to me that the simple solution is to not sell it right now. Just wait a couple months. I don't for a minute question that the Eagles, or Phillies, or Sixers, or Flyers will soon enough overpay some new knucklehead player, who needs a place to crash during the season, and feels the need to egregeously overspend. Just remarket the house then.
  21. WestOly
    21. Posted by WestOly Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:17 pm EDT

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    I mean we talkin 'bout foreclosure man. Forget about practice, we lookin at foreclosure. Ya'll keep doggin me about not making the payments, so it's going into foreclosure. Foreclosure.
  22. shoo
    22. Posted by shoo Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:21 pm EDT

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    ah, poor baby has lost money. boohoo
  23. brian h
    23. Posted by brian h Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:13 pm EDT

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    I think the mansion looks good. what is Villanova near?
    About 15 Minutes West of Philly, very nice area

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