Meyers and Elle Leonards remodeled Wilsonville mansion is for sale at $3 million (see before and after photo – oregonlive.com

NBA athlete Meyers Leonard is selling the Wilsonville mansion he and his wife, Elle, bought and remodeled. The asking price for the resort-like estate with a putting green, pool and indoor sports court: $3 million.

As The Oregonian/OregonLive reported May 1, the former Portland Trail Blazers drove a hard bargain to buy the residential property four years ago.

The luxury house at 24968 S.W. Quarryview Dr. on 4.81 gated acres in the pricey Portland suburb was listed at $2.975 million in May 2016. The asking price dropped to $2.75 million in June that year. The deal closed in October 2016 at $2.4 million, according to public records.

Leonard, who moved to the Miami Heat last summer in a four-team trade that brought Hassan Whiteside to the Blazers, referred recently to his time in Miami as a breath of fresh air.

In the interview with The Oregonian/OregonLive, he also said that he left part of his heart in Portland.

Also left behind: A monster mansion with plenty of places to play indoors and out.

Meyers Leonards Robinson High School, University of Illinois and Portland Trail Blazers jerseys are framed on the wall of the billiard room. Photo by NWVideoTours provided by Harnish PropertiesHarnish Properties

Other perks on the estate include a billiard room and a covered, outdoor living space with a built-in grill and fireplace. Nearby is a full tennis court.

The pool has a tiered waterfall and a curving slide on the deep end. The shallow end is fed by water spilling over from the Jacuzzi. Beyond it is the pool house.

It has everything you need if youre quarantined, says listing broker Justin Harnish of Harnish Properties, who describes the property as an entertainers and sportsmans dream home.

What will a new owner of the sprawling European-style house also find here? Privacy.

From the street, a long road leads to a circular driveway with a stone-pillared porte cochere to the garages or the stone entrance to the house with almost 8,000 square feet of living space.

Garrison Hullinger and Collin Kayser of Garrison Hullinger Interior Design (GHID), a full-service interior design firm based in Portland, were asked by the Leonards to remodel and update the 14-year-old house with a focus on re-selling it.

They approached us knowing that staying in Portland wasnt forever, which is the life of an athlete, says Hullinger. So it was important to make changes that had high impact, value for the money and reflected their style preferences.

Deftly, the design team developed the new look around existing natural stone flooring and architectural features, which would have been expensive to replace. A large area rug at the front entry covers an Old World-style mosaic inlay.

Traditional-style columns, soffits and other ornamental elements are also still there, but they have been painted white to blend with the walls, ceilings, window trim, molding and doors. Dark wood cabinets are also now white.

Beige and brown upholstery, drapery and rugs were changed out for lighter, fresher colors. Traditional chandeliers and bronze light fixtures were replaced with contemporary ones in silver tones.

The large open kitchen its 24 feet long and 18 feet wide went from having brown granite counters to white, marble-like quartz with softer edges. A new butlers pantry and beverage center added storage space while making access easier.

The biggest changes: The kitchen ceiling was reworked to remove the oval detail and rustic beams were installed. The master bathroom and closet were reconfigured to improve function and aesthetics.

Each of the four bedrooms has its own walk-in closet and bathroom, plus there is another full bathroom and two powder rooms.

Garrison Hullinger and Collin Kayser of GHID offer these tips to achieve a fresher look at home:

Lighten up the overall palette: Paint became our friend to create an immediate transformation from dark and beige to light and fresh, says Kayser, referring to the Leonards home.

Upgrade light fixtures: Heavy and oversized chandeliers in the entry, dining room and kitchen were replaced with lighter and more open chandeliers. Bronze tones made way for silver tones to add to the bright feel.

Splurge on new furnishings: Furnishings are an easy way to add function and personality to a space. By keeping the overall backdrop light and simple, it allowed for punches of interest, says Hullinger.

Improve built-ins: Many homes have built-in cabinets for older, larger TVs. Here, GHID designed new bookcases and added a mantel to the large, stone fireplace to give the space more character and provide separation from other parts of the home and block noise from traveling up and down stairs.

Adding elements like a distressed beam mantel helps tie together spaces like the living room and kitchen that were also updated, says Hullinger.

Small fixes, big impact: The team installed a large area rug at the front entry to cover a dramatic mosaic inlay. This allowed us to keep the existing floor in place and save a significant amount on the remodel, says Hullinger.

The existing countertops had large mitered bullnose edges that felt old and dated. By installing new counters with a softened square, or 3cm eased edge, spaces feel more contemporary and approachable.

Enhance the kitchen: The original cabinets have a whole new look thanks to paint and small modifications. Rustic beams were added to the simplified ceiling.

Rethink unused spaces: Many older homes have floor plans that dont support the way a new owner lives. Here, the craft room adjacent to the master suite was used to expand the walk-in closet, which now looks like a boutique. Drawers, shelves and other elements organize wardrobes, shoes and accessories.

Add a spa feel to bathrooms: The master bathroom layout was reconfigured and new materials were installed for the couple to enjoy the space while making it functional for future owners. There are separate vanities, more purposeful cabinet storage and an enclosed shower with new fixtures set at appropriate heights.

Modernized the office: The design team removed carpet from the home office and installed oak flooring. The stained wood was painted white and the marble stone fireplace surround was changed.

It was important to create a more personalized space that was light and uplifting," says Kayser. "But by keeping the existing millwork, we were able to keep costs down.

Design for the future: Counters and other elements were elevated to accommodate the 7 1 basketball player. However, because the owners knew this wasnt their forever home, we made logical decisions about countertop heights that would work for them and feel appropriate for any future owners, says Kayser.

The designers say this is key for any homeowner who is remodeling with the knowledge they wont be in the home longterm. You have to think about how your decisions will be perceived and the value it can bring to someone else, adds Hullinger.

Janet Eastman | 503-294-4072

jeastman@oregonian.com | @janeteastman

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