Despite Earning Almost $10 Million a Year, Alex Ovechkin Chooses Humble 11-Year-Old Abode in McLean, Virginia

While players often spend a huge amount of money on buying expensive things, Alex Ovechkin went the alternative route. Washington Capitals’ captain bought a house in McLean, Virginia 11 years back. It surprised the hockey world, as Ovi invested only a minimum of his $10 million earnings in one year. It is an enormous house with numerous bedrooms and a bizarre number of bathrooms. Indeed, the house has chandeliers in every room. Definitely, with a net worth eight times more than his salary, The Great Eight could go further with his dream abode.

Though the Russian left winger was able to afford much more than that, he elected a peaceful environment. Let’s dig deeper.

Alex Ovechkin bought a big secluded house

The Capitals captain and part-time Russian rapper decided to call this new abode in Arizona his home. In 2012, Ovi bought this $4,275,000 worth house, and with the listing pictures, one can say that it was a mansion. The 11,000 square feet monstrous house has five bedrooms and nine bathrooms, a spiral staircase, and a huge kitchen with three chandeliers hanging from the ceiling. The built-to-impress house has ample space. Also, the wooden floors, top-notch cabinets, and wood-sculpted library give a very vintage look. Situated in a countryside place in Arizona, the mansion speaks for the atmosphere Alex loved to be around.

While he possessed the ability to do some extravaganza, Ovi ticked for his dream house to have the amenities he opted for. A basement the size of a mini hockey field, a bedroom with a wet bar, and a fireplace. The house includes a recreation room with hardwood flooring, a dining room with a view, and finally, a backyard swing. His humble abode is an instance of his uniqueness, as he could elect much more than that.

Ovechkin is a star worth millions

Alex Ovechkin has an Instagram follower count of 1.6 million and also has over 2.5 million followers on Twitter. Even, the salary of the Washington Capitals captain is enormous at $10 million, and his estimated net worth is not less than $80 million. Despite such earnings, The Great Eight went on to live in a house near the countryside, which is unlike among other NHL players.

With the reputation that he has as a hockey star, Ovi could easily buy a luxurious house somewhere near L.A. or New York. Even Wayne “The Great One” Gretzky lives in his $23 million California house.

Read More – A Tour Inside Wayne Gretzky’s Childhood Home

What Do you think of his house? Let us know in the comments.

Watch This Story – Here’s A Quick Look At Top Homes Owned By NHL Players