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Baseball Hall of FamerDavid “Big Papi” Ortizhas put his home up for sale.
TheBoston Red Soxalum, 47, purchased the property with his then-wife Tiffany for$1.5 million in 2016after announcing his retirement and built the mansion as it stands today in 2019, according toMansion Global.
Ortiz told the publication in an email that his decision to sell was based on the fact that his children, Alexandra, 21, and D’Angelo, 18, have grown up and moved out of the house.
He and Tiffany alsosplit in 2021.
The space is described as “modern style” meeting “unmatched elegance” with water features, a grand foyer and floor to ceiling white linen drapes. The house in particular has a connection to nature, with “panoramic views of the outdoors” from the mansion’s great room.
Photos of the house show large expansive windows in several directions that let in tons of light and offer views of the trees and shrubbery on the property, which is just over an acre. The mansion has several aesthetic features including a walkway to the entrance of the home that has a lighted water fountain and a fire pit design feature on both sides.
On the inside of the Ortiz’s place, the listing noted several amenities in the master suite including a “boutique” walk-in closet, sitting area and “spa bath” floating tub and large 16 ft. shower.
On the exterior of the house, there’s a pool with a seating area, spa, covered terrace, outdoor shower and a “summer kit” with an outdoor cooking space, grill and outdoor dining seating.
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The sale comesnearly a yearafter Ortiz was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, becoming the the youngest player at the age of 46 to achieve the honor.
“From my family to coaches to teammates to fans, no I could not have done this without you,” the 46-year-old athlete told the crowd at the ceremony. “My Hall of Fame plaque represents each one of you and I’m going to thank you guys for the rest of my life.”
source: people.com
