30 exclusive pictures of Nigeria’s ex-VP's luxurious home sold at $2.95million
The 7,131 square feet house was built in 1988 as a mansion with a total of 21 rooms, a pool sauna, a gazebo, a gourmet kitchen and an outdoor swimming pool, multiple terraces.
Following the online auction of a luxury mansion co-owned by Nigeria’s former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, and his fourth wife, Jennifer Douglas, Business Insider Sub Saharan Africa has gained 30 exclusive pictures of the property.
The property, a seven-bedroom cream-coloured single family brick house situated on 9731 Sorrel Ave, Potomac, Maryland is currently under sale pending - the seller has accepted an offer, and the property is now pending or under contract.
According to Redfin, the property, which was originally listed for $3.25 million but was eventually sold for a pending offer of $2.95 million an online auction, is a colonial-style building that sits in the middle of a 2.3 acres premises of lush green trees.
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The 7,131 square feet house was built in 1988 as a mansion with a total of 21 rooms, a pool sauna, a gazebo, a gourmet kitchen and an outdoor swimming pool, multiple terraces which are said to be ideal for outdoor parties.
Tax records from the Montgomery County, Washington DC, show that between 1999 to 2016 tax on the house has been paid except for that of 2017 which was calculated at $27,913.77.
The property has been referred to as one of the finest properties Falconhurst. Surrounded by woods, this private home has a main level fit for a gala with a foyer flanked by a formal dining room, spacious parlor, and ballroom sized living room. With unparalleled quality, residents enjoy absolute luxury in this classic estate.
The House
The luxurious property has a parking and garage for four vehicles, with a circular driveway.
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Utility Information
Heating: Forced Air Heat
Fuel: Natural Gas Heating
Cooling: Central A/C
Fuel: Electric Cooling
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Interior Features
Bathroom Information
1st Lower Floor Baths (Full): 1
Main Floor Baths (1/2): 2
1st Upper Floor Baths (Full): 5
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2nd Upper Floor Baths (Full): 1
Bedroom Information
1st Upper Floor Beds: 5
2nd Upper Floor Beds: 2
Dining & Kitchen
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Breakfast Room, Gourmet Kitchen, Island in Kitchen, Separate Dining Room
Interior Features
Has Attic
Fireplace Information
3 Fireplaces
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Basement Information
Has Basement
Fully Finished, Walkout Level
Inside Access, Outside Entrance
Exterior Features
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Water & Sewer
Public Sewer
Public Water
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Building Information
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Brick Exterior
Property / Lot Details
Property Information
Sq. Ft. (Finished): 7131
Condition: Shows Well
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Has Pool
Tax Legal Subdivision: FALCONHURST
Block or Square: 6
Election District: 10
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