Mario Lemieux puts on the market a $ 22 million Quebec summer house

For Sale: The huge 50-piece Quebecois summer house of Mario Lemieux.

The six-year-old castle-style residence Mont-Tremblant: $ 21,999,066, the last dollars being the famous Lemieux 66 jersey.

The real estate agent Michel Naud said that the asking price was strategic, as pointed out the former star of the Pittsburgh Penguins.

"He agreed to put the $ 66 at the end of his asking price," said Naud in an interview

The 1,579 square meters The Castle Fleur de Lys has eight bedrooms and nine bathrooms and "offers a majestic panoramic view" on Lake Tremblant

Naud, a personal friend of Lemieux and a long-time real estate agent who works in the Tremblant region. about 130 kilometers to the north. from Montreal, says the hockey legend decided to test the waters without obligation to sell.

"He's here with the family every summer," said Naud, who works with Engel & Volkers. "It is important to share that he does not leave Mont-Tremblant, but only on other occasions."

The owner of the Penguins bought the land in 2007 and spent five years building the castle according to his specifications in a picturesque place.

The meticulously constructed home is inspired by the Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City but has touches of elsewhere – including antique columns from the 1800s imported from an old castle in India.

There is also a two bedroom house, large terrace and 17 fireplaces among

"C & # 39 is really a property that reflects who Mario was as a player, "said Naud. "It's very big and very elegant."

M. Lemieux and his wife have four children and, with their extended family from Montreal, spend their summer months in the Laurentians, Naud said. They live mainly in Pennsylvania and also own properties in Florida

Lemieux, nicknamed "Super Mario" during his playing years, played games of 17 seasons for the Penguins between 1984 and 2006, totaling 1,723 points and cups Stanley consecutive. player in 1991 and 1992.

The Penguins then won three more Stanley Cups with Lemieux as owner, in 2009, 2016 and 2017.

Naud said that he has already received two calls expressing serious interest for the property since the list was put online earlier this week

There are many large projects underway in Tremblant and several houses of the same size in terms of price and budget.

"But it's the most expensive list in Tremblant," added Mr. Naud, adding that the property "is a destination in itself."

A spokesman for the Penguins said Mr. Lemieux would not comment further.