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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

Cork Gaines,Meredith Cash   

Take a tour of the $23 million mansion that Derek Jeter and Tom Brady both called home and is now set to be demolished
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  • A Tampa-area mansion once owned by Derek Jeter called St. Jetersburg will likely soon be torn down.
  • The 21,796-square-foot home, which was once rented to Tom Brady, was sold in 2021 for $22.5 million.

The New York Yankees legend's former 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 on 1.2 acres boasting 345 feet of open bay on Davis Islands.

The house is on 1.2 acres boasting 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 an opulent concourse.

They lead to an opulent concourse.
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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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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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The floor-to-ceiling windows are a nice touch, too.

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

It
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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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The bright and airy kitchen features two islands and gorgeous finishes.

The bright and airy kitchen features two islands and gorgeous finishes.
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It's a chef's paradise.

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

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

The sleek clubroom features a full-service bar, pool and game tables, TVs, and views of the bay.
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The home office is a luxurious space for getting work done.

The home office is a luxurious space for getting work done.
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The multilevel home theater can go toe-to-toe with the AMCs and Regals of the world.

The multilevel 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.

There
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The primary bedroom is fit for royalty.

The primary 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 the bedrooms are spacious and boast views of the water.

All the bedrooms are spacious and boast views of the water.
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Some even have their own balconies.

Some even have their own balconies.
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The primary bathroom is straight out of a spa.

The primary bathroom is straight out of a spa.
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It's one of 16 bathrooms 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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There's plenty of space for kids to enjoy as well.

There
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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 a daybed for anyone who needs a catnap.

There
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There's garage space for six cars and a majestic roundabout driveway out front.

There
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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 with two boat lifts, is perfect for a water-sports enthusiast.

The dock, which comes with two boat lifts, is perfect for a water-sports enthusiast.
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The listing describes the residence as the largest in South Tampa.

The listing describes the residence as the largest in South Tampa.
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With that kind of space, there are plenty of nooks and crannies with secret gems.

With that kind of space, there are plenty of nooks and crannies with secret gems.
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The not-so-little slice of paradise was listed for a whopping $29 million in 2020. According to Bob Glase, whose firm, Smith & Associates Real Estate, 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 in 2020. According to Bob Glase, whose firm, Smith & Associates Real Estate, 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. There's speculation that they want to build several 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. There
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Source: 10 Tampa Bay

But all the bells and whistles didn't come cheap, and Jeter's estate certainly has them.

But all the bells and whistles didn
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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 several years on the market:

Now check out Jeter
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