Now that they’ve settled into their new $6.6 million mansion in the affluent Florida city of Jupiter, it’s no surprise that veteran “Sports Illustrated” model Kate Upton and her pro baseball star hubby Justin Verlander have put their former Los Angeles estate up to bat. And the couple are bravely swinging for a home run, of sorts, asking $11.75 million for the prime property — a notably hefty profit over the $5.3 million they paid the place back in 2016.
A quick comparison of listing pictures from then and now reveals Upton and Verlander — married since 2017 — have given the entire house a contemporary-themed overhaul that no doubt cost a pretty penny. Originally built in 1976 and spanning a roomy 5,500 square feet, the East Coast-inspired traditional structure has four bedrooms, five bathrooms and overlooks a championship tennis court. The place also sits behind a notably long, gated driveway, on a 1.55 acre property tucked high in the mountains above Beverly Hills, far into the deepest reaches of Benedict Canyon.
Like many of the surrounding homes, the lush estate also boasts a celebrity pedigree. The Upton-Verlanders bought the place from Mindy Peters, the ex-wife of “Batman” producer Jon Peters. The Peterses originally acquired the property in 2004 from tennis champ Pete Sampras, who himself bought the estate from Grammy winner Kenny G.
Whoever buys the estate will also get the benefit of celebrity neighbors, provided they care about such things. Immediately next door to this house is a guard-gated compound owned by Vin Diesel, and other folks in the same general vicinity include Cameron Diaz, John Mayer and Eva Longoria.
Susan Smith of Hilton & Hyland holds the listing.
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Image Credit: Zillow The house itself is situated high above the street, atop a steep knoll. Towering sycamores and redwoods keep the place out of sight from passersby, as do big hedges out front.
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Image Credit: Zillow Other large estates surround the property. Vin Diesel’s place next door has a sports court emblazened with the Tesla logo (or something very similar to it. EDIT: It also looks like Kobe Bryant’s “Mamba” symbol, as a helpful commentor pointed out.)
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Image Credit: Zillow A red brick walkway leads to the front entryway, which is perhaps surprisingly modest and unpretentious for such a large and expensive home.
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Image Credit: Zillow Inside, though, major money has clearly been spent on the various public rooms. The living room boasts a huge stone fireplace and French doors opening to the grassy lawn.
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Image Credit: Zillow There’s also a formal dining room and an all-new kitchen kitted out with top-notch appliances and pricey quartz countertops.
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Image Credit: Zillow Adjoining the kitchen is a banquette-style breakfast nook.
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Image Credit: Zillow Like nearly all the home’s other areas, the family room has whitewashed walls, white oak floors and vaulted ceilings for an airy feeling.
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Image Credit: Zillow There’s also a games room/lounge complete with a media center, wet bar and temperature-controlled wine closet.
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Image Credit: Zillow The upstairs primary suite is awash in calming neutrals, and there’s a fireplace and sitting area. The house also packs in two more family bedrooms — both of them with ensuite baths — and a separate guest/staff suite.
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Image Credit: Zillow The primary bathroom errs on the feminite side and is lavishly equipped with a soaking tub, dual sinks and a steam shower.
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Image Credit: Zillow There are dual closets, both of them fitted with custom built-ins.
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Image Credit: Zillow Out back, manicured boxwood hedges and rose bushes add to the serene beauty. A brick patio has ample space for al fresco entertaining.
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Image Credit: Zillow The dark-bottomed pool overlooks a canopy of trees and the forested slopes surrounding Benedict Canyon in the distance.
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Image Credit: Zillow The Sampras-approved tennis court is fully lighted for nighttime play. And when the hunger cravings hit, never fear — though this property is wonderfully secluded, the perennially chic Beverly Hills Hotel is just a 10-minute car ride away.
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