Stephen Belafonte shows off $6m LA pad he shared with ex Mel B following two-year struggle to sell as he writes 'love this home as much as my family did'
- Stephen and Mel, both 43, originally marketed their home for $8.9 million (£6.8 million) amid divorce battle
- The former couple's home is still on the market, despite the exes finalising their divorce in December 2017
Stephen Belafonte gave fans an eye-opening tour around the $6million (£4.5 million) Los Angeles-based mansion he shared with his ex-wife Mel B with the heartbreaking words: 'Love this home as much as my family did!'
The former couple, who had their divorce finalised in December 2017, initially put their lovenest up on the market for $8.9 million (£6.8 million) in the thick of their bitter divorce battle.
Shared in a luxurious social media video on Instagram, the Spice Girls' ex-husband took viewers around their home boasting of a picture-perfect swimming pool and an intimate private cinema.
![Inside the home: Stephen Belafonte showed off $6m LA pad he shared with ex Mel B following two-year struggle to sell as he wrote 'love this home as much as my family did'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/03/01/10/10450832-6759881-image-a-32_1551437313672.jpg)
Inside the home: Stephen Belafonte showed off $6m LA pad he shared with ex Mel B following two-year struggle to sell as he wrote 'love this home as much as my family did'
Stephen wrote on social media: 'There’s always a lot of work in the progress of life!!! It took me and my contractor tony Flores almost 2 years to totally gut, re-build,and design and furnish!!
'I have so much footage of every step of the way of all the hard work that we put in to this house. I’m going to cut together a nice little piece to show hard work and dedication pays off!
'Whoever buys this home I hope that you and your family love this home as much as my family did! #losangelesrealestate #la #theagency #modernhomes #birdstreets.' (sic)
One of the most exclusive features of the mansion included the private cinema complete six decadent chairs watching on the massive television screen in the dark room.
![Happier times: The former couple's home is still on the market, despite the exes finalising their divorce in December 2017 (pictured in October 2015)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/03/01/12/10454128-6759881-Happier_times_The_former_couple_s_home_is_still_on_the_market_de-m-87_1551442444822.jpg)
Happier times: The former couple's home is still on the market, despite the exes finalising their divorce in December 2017 (pictured in October 2015)
![See you in the movies! One of the most exclusive features of the mansion included the private cinema complete six decadent chairs watching on the massive television screen in the dark room](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/03/01/11/10450826-6759881-image-a-36_1551438776032.jpg)
See you in the movies! One of the most exclusive features of the mansion included the private cinema complete six decadent chairs watching on the massive television screen in the dark room
Magnificent views overlooking the Hollywood Hills — where all the stars have nestled — could be seen from the lavish comforts of the plush living room and all the light poured into the space through the airy windows.
To get an even better look, the transparent double doors led out onto an envy-inducing balcony where there were two comfortable chairs which were perfect for watching the world go by.
Inside the living room, two sofas and a pair of armchairs were arranged to make the most of the space around the marble framed fireplace and flat screen television.
![Room with a view! Magnificent views overlooking the Hollywood Hills — where all the stars have nestled — could be seen from the lavish comforts of the plush living room and all the light poured into the space through the airy windows](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/03/01/11/10450816-6759881-image-a-44_1551439151017.jpg)
Room with a view! Magnificent views overlooking the Hollywood Hills — where all the stars have nestled — could be seen from the lavish comforts of the plush living room and all the light poured into the space through the airy windows
![Looking wonderful: To get an even better look, the transparent double doors led out onto an envy-inducing balcony where there were two comfortable chairs which were perfect for watching the world go by](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/03/01/11/10450820-6759881-image-a-46_1551439156044.jpg)
Looking wonderful: To get an even better look, the transparent double doors led out onto an envy-inducing balcony where there were two comfortable chairs which were perfect for watching the world go by
![Home with heart: Inside the living room, two sofas and a pair of armchairs were arranged to make the most of the space around the marble framed fireplace and flat screen television](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/03/01/11/10450838-6759881-Home_with_heart_Inside_the_living_room_three_sofas_in_different_-a-50_1551440737778.jpg)
Home with heart: Inside the living room, two sofas and a pair of armchairs were arranged to make the most of the space around the marble framed fireplace and flat screen television
Through the statement archway, there was a snazzy wooden bar with four stools which were front facing a huge television screen as well as a staircase which snaked downstairs.
Throw sophisticated dinner parties that have an A-list quality as ten people could be sat at the long dining room table under the opulent chandelier.
A desirable open floor plan showed the chef's dream kitchen was only down the hall where there were plenty of counters for cooking up a storm as well as a hob and oven.
![What a feature: Through the statement archway, there was a snazzy wooden bar with four stools which were front facing a huge television screen as well as a staircase which snaked downstairs](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/03/01/12/10450842-6759881-What_a_feature_Through_the_statement_archway_there_was_a_snazzy_-a-88_1551442755345.jpg)
What a feature: Through the statement archway, there was a snazzy wooden bar with four stools which were front facing a huge television screen as well as a staircase which snaked downstairs
![Movie quality: Throw sophisticated dinner parties that have an A-list quality as ten people could be sat at the long dining room table under the opulent chandelier](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/03/01/11/10450840-6759881-image-a-62_1551440809316.jpg)
Movie quality: Throw sophisticated dinner parties that have an A-list quality as ten people could be sat at the long dining room table under the opulent chandelier
![Tasty treat: A desirable open floor plan showed the chef's dream kitchen was only down the hall where there were plenty of counters for cooking up a storm as well as a hob and oven](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/03/01/11/10450822-6759881-image-a-76_1551441079094.jpg)
Tasty treat: A desirable open floor plan showed the chef's dream kitchen was only down the hall where there were plenty of counters for cooking up a storm as well as a hob and oven
The dad also took fans inside the master bedroom he shared with his pop star ex-wife which was kitted out with a king size bed and their fourth flat screen television.
Shockwaves were sent through the showbiz circuit when Mel and Stephen split for good in March 2017 and their divorce was finally settled in the December of that year.
The exes' legal battle over money and the children rumbled on through 2018 with Mel claiming she spent more than $1 million in legal fees and owes another $800,000 to attorneys and accountants.
![A sneak peek: Stephen also took fans inside the master bedroom he shared with his pop star ex-wife which was kitted out with a king size bed and their fourth flat screen television](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/03/01/11/10450846-6759881-image-a-66_1551440833016.jpg)
A sneak peek: Stephen also took fans inside the master bedroom he shared with his pop star ex-wife which was kitted out with a king size bed and their fourth flat screen television
Mel also has to pay Belafonte $15,000 a month in spousal support until 2020.
She claimed the long-drawn-out split with him has ruined her financially, she's more than $3 million in the red and the IRS is garnishing her America's Got Talent salary to pay off hundreds of thousand of dollars in back taxes she owes.
The couple were also ordered to set aside $1.1 million — $550,000 each — when they eventually sell their home.
![Price tag: The couple were also ordered to set aside $1.1 million — $550,000 each — when they eventually sell their home](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/03/01/12/10450828-6759881-Price_tag_The_couple_were_also_ordered_to_set_aside_1_1_million_-a-89_1551442755347.jpg)
Price tag: The couple were also ordered to set aside $1.1 million — $550,000 each — when they eventually sell their home
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