Green Bay Packers linebacker Julius Peppers has offered his estate near Chicago on the market.

Peppers, the NFL player who hails from North Carolina, is selling his Illinois home for $2.5 million, Realtor.com reported.

The listing on Realtor.com describes the property as a "gorgeous home located in East Highland Park," which can be seen in a "beautiful setting amidst many mature trees in very secluded location - close to downtown & the lake."

The two-story Highland Park abode reportedly built in 1994, features five bedrooms and six and a half bathrooms. The 8,000-square-foot dwelling place also displays a three-car garage, a whole entertainment area at the lower level, a full bar, a den, a great room, a library and a dining room. However, future owners will be delighted in the chef's kitchen that comes with a center island, a walk-in pantry, a breakfast bar and appliances like a double oven, a refrigerator, a microwave oven, a freezer and a dishwasher.

The interiors showcase, as noted on the site and seen on the photos, are large living areas, formal-themed rooms, charming and custom-made finishing, naturally light-filled rooms, hardwood flooring, carpeting, intricately-designed furniture, ornate hanging lights, dramatic staircase and high ceilings. Based on the images, the Peppers home also has a neutral earth tone motif that can easily adapt to anybody's taste as it is simply classic.

Outdoors, the Illinois house resting on almost one acre of land is surrounded with pristine and captivating landscaping.

Interested buyers may ask more information from listing agent Wendy Lee of Exit Strategy Realty.

Having a great time in Green Bay

The three-time All-Pro football player started in the NFL via the Carolina Panthers in 2002 and played for them for eight seasons, per ESPN stats. He then moved and stayed in the Chicago Bears' camp for four seasons before he entered the Packers' roster in 2014.

The linebacker, who tallied 125.5 sacks, 43 forced fumbles, 11 interceptions and four touchdowns, returns in his 13 completed seasons so far. He has impressed Packers Coach Mike McCarthy in his performance last year, enough to keep him at his camp for the 2015 season, ESPN noted.

"Yeah, I definitely believe Julius Peppers is going to be here. He was very comfortable. He had a great year. He made an impact both on the field and in the locker room...I think he looks great in green and gold," McCarthy said in February.

Peppers, the oldest Packer, also likes being in Green Bay, especially being surrounded with young athletes who make him feel youthful, too, Fox Sports informed.

"I still feel young. I think it's just being around these young guys in here that are making me feel that way," the 35-year-old linebacker said.

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