Adrian Peterson lists Houston home at $8.5M

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson put his Houston-area home up for sale, with an asking price of $8.5 million.

Peterson's 10,852-square-foot home includes six bedrooms, eight full bathrooms, five half bathrooms, a game room and a media room.

The listing reads as follows:

"Exquisite estate home located in the heart of The Woodlands. Gracefully situated on 9 acres, this wooded property backs to a private & tranquil reserve. A gated entry leads to the beautifully appointed Bill Hughes custom home. Built for entertaining, this backyard retreat showcases 1700+ of outdoor living space. Indoors, attention to detail, style & color compliment each other creating luxurious spaces. This majestic home is surrounded by a natural border of trees & professional landscaping."

Peterson grew up in Palestine, Texas, before starring at Oklahoma ahead of his illustrious NFL career.