Retired baseball star Johnny Damon is ready to let go of his lakefront mansion in Windermere, FL. The nine-bedroom, 17-bath home (yes, you read that number correctly) sits on nearly 5 acres in the area’s gated Lake Butler community.
Built in 2010, the home is slightly larger than 20,000 square feet and enjoys more than 540 feet of gorgeous water frontage. And Damon is well acquainted with the area: He sold a 5,000-square-foot home in Windermere back in 2016.
Aerial view of the lakefront estate
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Home run of a house
Prepared to be blown away as soon as you enter this swoon-worthy estate—Damon knocked it out of the park with this one.
For starters, there’s a double-height foyer and formal lounge with a sleek fireplace and hardwood floors.
Formal living room with a modern fireplace and double-height ceilings
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The gourmet kitchen includes a massive center island, walk-in pantry, and top-of-the-line appliances. Even better, the buyer can cook with produce from the property’s vegetable garden and enjoy those meals in the curved breakfast nook or stone-finish dining room.
And for entertaining a crowd, there’s also a separate caterer’s kitchen.
Bonus features on the first floor include a home office, ventilated cigar lounge, multiple dens, and a temperature-controlled wine vault.
Gourmet kitchen with high-quality appliances and a separate catering room
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Stone-accented dining room
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Curved breakfast nook with colorful walls
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Home office
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Sweet spots
The buyer will have the pleasure of retiring each night to the luxury-style primary suite, which has its own dedicated wing. It includes a large bedroom, beauty salon, two showers, a bi-level wardrobe area, and a coffee bar.
The remaining bedrooms are large and impressive, with one currently used as a two-story playroom. Additionally, two separate guest quarters have bedrooms, living areas, kitchenettes, and outdoor access.
Storage spaces, fireplaces, laundry rooms, wet bars, and elevators are found throughout the property.
Primary suite is impressive
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One bathroom has a round, luxurious tub and tall windows.
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Game-winning details
This megamansion is chock-full of entertainment options, including a two-lane bowling alley, sports bar, karaoke room, music loft, home theater, and an arcade.
There’s also a recreation room that could easily transform into a meditation area. Meanwhile, a fitness room, sauna, and a steam room round out the home’s indoor leisure spaces.
Full-sized bar and game room
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Two-lane bowling alley
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Meanwhile, the outdoor space is in a class of its own. It has a resort-style, saltwater pool; hibachi bar and grill; and tennis, basketball, and volleyball courts.
That’s not all, though. The backyard playhouse, splash pad with zip line, and boat dock will make you feel like you’re on permanent vacation.
Outside, there’s a saltwater pool with spa and a grotto.
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Damon, 50, was drafted by the Kansas City Royals during the 1992 MLB Draft. His baseball career lasted an impressive 18 years, and he won World Series rings with both the Boston Red Sox and their archrivals, the New York Yankees.
The listing for Damon’s home is represented by Alice Anne Jackson of Corcoran Premier Realty.
