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Take a tour of the $23 million mansion that Derek Jeter and Tom Brady both called home and is now set to be demolished

Meredith Cash,Cork Gaines   

Take a tour of the $23 million mansion that Derek Jeter and Tom Brady both called home and is now set to be demolished
Tom Brady is preparing for the Super Bowl all alone in Derek Jeter's massive Tampa mansion.Realtor.com/Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports/Chris Graythen/Getty Images

Welcome to Derek Jeter's Tampa mansion.

Welcome to Derek Jeter
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The New York Yankees legend's former massive estate was originally built for $7.7 million and sold a decade later for $22.5 million.

The New York Yankees legend
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Jeter put the 21,796-square-foot home on the market in September 2020, but Tom Brady and his family rented the home while it was for sale.

Jeter put the 21,796-square-foot home on the market in September 2020, but Tom Brady and his family rented the home while it was for sale.
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The house is located on 1.2 acres of property that boasts 345 feet of open bay on Davis Islands.

The house is located on 1.2 acres of property that boasts 345 feet of open bay on Davis Islands.
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Marble floors and twisting staircases adorn elegant, broad hallways flanked by windows overlooking the property.

Marble floors and twisting staircases adorn elegant, broad hallways flanked by windows overlooking the property.
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They lead to a grand concourse that is the epitome of opulence.

They lead to a grand concourse that is the epitome of opulence.
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With tall ceilings and expansive views of the water, the living space exudes sophistication and extravagance.

With tall ceilings and expansive views of the water, the living space exudes sophistication and extravagance.
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And it comes with stunning features, including a massive stone fireplace and an aquarium built into the wall.

And it comes with stunning features, including a massive stone fireplace and an aquarium built into the wall.
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There's even more seating than initially meets the eye.

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The floor-to-ceiling windows are a nice touch, too.

The floor-to-ceiling windows are a nice touch, too.
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And it's just one of multiple lounge areas throughout the sprawling mansion.

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The dining room has plenty of seating for guests.

The dining room has plenty of seating for guests.
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And the bright and airy kitchen features two islands plus gorgeous finishes all around.

And the bright and airy kitchen features two islands plus gorgeous finishes all around.
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It's a chef's paradise.

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There's even a breakfast nook in front of the windows.

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The sleek clubroom features a full-service bar, pool and game tables, multiple TVs, and sprawling views of the bay.

The sleek clubroom features a full-service bar, pool and game tables, multiple TVs, and sprawling views of the bay.
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The home office is a luxurious space in which to get work done.

The home office is a luxurious space in which to get work done.
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And the multi-level home theater can go toe-to-toe with the AMCs and Regals of the world.

And the multi-level home theater can go toe-to-toe with the AMCs and Regals of the world.
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There's a fully-equipped home gym that was literally built for a professional athlete.

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The master bedroom is fit for royalty.

The master bedroom is fit for royalty.
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And there are six more bedrooms where that one came from.

And there are six more bedrooms where that one came from.
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All of which are spacious and boast views of the water.

All of which are spacious and boast views of the water.
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And some of which even feature their own balconies.

And some of which even feature their own balconies.
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The master bathroom is straight out of a spa.

The master bathroom is straight out of a spa.
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And it's just one of 16 washrooms in the house.

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The in-law suite allows guests privacy.

The in-law suite allows guests privacy.
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And there's plenty of space for kids to enjoy as well.

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The patio lounge area — fitted with an outdoor kitchen — is perfect for entertaining on sunny and rainy days alike.

The patio lounge area — fitted with an outdoor kitchen — is perfect for entertaining on sunny and rainy days alike.
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There's more than enough space for everyone to sit and enjoy.

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And a daybed for whoever needs a catnap.

And a daybed for whoever needs a catnap.
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There's garage space for six cars and a majestic roundabout driveway out front.

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Back outside, the pool area is on par with that of any luxury resort.

Back outside, the pool area is on par with that of any luxury resort.
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It may be even more luxurious at dusk.

It may be even more luxurious at dusk.
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The dock, which comes complete with two boat lifts, is perfect for any water sports enthusiast.

The dock, which comes complete with two boat lifts, is perfect for any water sports enthusiast.
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According to the sales listing, the residence is the largest in all of South Tampa.

According to the sales listing, the residence is the largest in all of South Tampa.
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With that kind of space, there are plenty of nooks and crannies boasting secret gems.

With that kind of space, there are plenty of nooks and crannies boasting secret gems.
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The not-so-little slice of paradise was listed for a whopping $29 million. According to Smith & Associates Real Estate CEO Bob Glase, whose firm handled the sale, it was one of the highest asking prices in the area's history.

The not-so-little slice of paradise was listed for a whopping $29 million. According to Smith & Associates Real Estate CEO Bob Glase, whose firm handled the sale, it was one of the highest asking prices in the area
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The new owners, who landed the property for $22.5 million, have applied to tear it down. Speculation is that they want to build multiple houses on the property, similar to how it was before Jeter bought the land.

The new owners, who landed the property for $22.5 million, have applied to tear it down. Speculation is that they want to build multiple houses on the property, similar to how it was before Jeter bought the land.
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Source: 10 Tampa Bay

But all the bells and whistles don't come cheap, and Jeter's estate certainly has that and then some.

But all the bells and whistles don
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"It's such a shame to have to tear down such a gorgeous, prestigious, you know, wonderful famous place," one neighbor told Tampa Bay 10.

Now check out Jeter's stunning lakeside castle in New York that still hasn't sold after 2+ years:

Now check out Jeter
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