The ultimate niche property could have just hit the market. Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has listed his Connecticut mansion with the Exceptional Properties Division of William Raveis Real Estate, and director Jamie Zdru describes the property as “truly an escape from the ordinary”[1]. While many sellers worry that their homes will not be unique enough to attract buyer attention away from bargain-basement priced REO and foreclosure properties, Jackson’s property comes with more than 50,000 square feet of living space, a fully furnished nightclub and dance floor and myriad sports amenities. In addition, the 17-acre, private estate allows for personal, private entry via helicopter pad and is located only 10 minutes from West Hartford, Connecticut.

The home is being marketed as a “Prestigious Home,” which means that only “ultra-affluent” buyers will be considered or allowed to view the property. Because the home is considered “rare” thanks to its many unusual amenities (including an “after-hours” exotic lounge and 3 guest homes), the rapper hopes to get top dollar even though the housing market is not currently looking particularly promising for conventional sellers.

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[1] http://www.stamfordplus.com/stm/information/nws1/publish/realestate/William-Raveis-lists-50-Cent-s-mansion11406.shtml