California estate of hockey star Wayne Gretzky up for sale... and for just $14.9million you get to be neighbors with Britney Spears Home was custom-designed for hockey legend Wayne Gretzky in 2002 He later sold property to shamed baseball player Lenny Dykstra, who let it fall into state of disrepair There were reports of raw sewage flowing through yard littered with beer bottles and dog feces But after renovation, estate is again on the market By BETH STEBNER Published: 02:02 GMT, 13 December 2012 | Updated: 12:04 GMT, 13 December 2012 e-mail 6 View comments The multimillion-dollar California mansion once belonging to hockey legend Wayne Gretzky is again on the market.

The six-bedroom, eight-bath Thousand Oaks manor was custom-built in 2002, and will bestow its new owner with celebrity neighbors - namely, pop princess Britney Spears. But the property has been riddled with problems since its construction, and has had problems raw sewage and litter. Still, the asking price is no discount, as it is listed for game slot $14.995million. Expansive manse: The 13,000-square-foot former home of Wayne Gretzky has been put on the market for $14.995million History: The mansion was custom-designed for Wayne Gretzky by architect Richard Landry in 2002 Before and after: Disgraced former New York Mets center fielder Lenny Dykstra lost the home to foreclosure in 2010; the estate was in a sad state then, brokers said Famous faces: The mansion was built in 2002 for hockey star Wayne Gretzky, left; the lucky buyer will be neighbors with pop princess Britney Spears, right The southern California mansion, which was designed by architect Richard Landry, has not been without problems, as AOL Real Estate reports.

Disgraced former New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Lenny Dykstra lost the home to foreclosure in 2010 after buying it from Gretzky in 2007 for about $17.5million. RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next Sarah Palin's son Track and wife, who had baby three months... Oops! Charter school company drops one L of a clanger in... Share this article Share According to court records, there was $14.28million of liens against the property, including $12.9million owed to Washington Mutual, now owned by JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Under the ownership of Dykstra, the mansion had fallen on hard times. Grand entrance: The manor is located in a gated community by the Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks, California Amenities: The property features, among other things, a European-inspired grand fountain, left, and a chef's kitchen with wine cellar, right Grand entry: The entrance to the mansion features a spiral staircase and contrasting light and dark wood details Gourmet: The bright white kitchen has top appliances and marble counter tops Casual: The mansion offers a more laid-back room for everyday entertaining and relaxation Feature time: There is also a screening room, game slot complete with reclining plush chairs ('Pulp Fiction' poster not included) 'The house was left by Mr.