Inside the insane $40 MILLION Florida estate once owned by F1 driver Nigel Mansell
This property once owned by an F1 one driver certainly has the va va vroom factor.
Complete with a 10-car garage, 20 bedrooms, full-sized basketball court, tennis court and three swimming pools 802 Druid Rd in Clearwater, Florida, has gone on the market for $39.9 million.
The lavish home, which once belonged to British racing driver Nigel Mansell, even has its own watchtower, as it served as a military fortress in the early 1800s.
In an effort to publicize his offering, the home’s current owner invited YouTuber Enes Yilmazer to film an extensive tour, and it’s clear even he’s awed by the scale of the place.
Complete with a 10-car garage, 20 bedrooms, full-size basketball court, tennis court and three swimming pools Florida’s 802 Druid Rd Clearwater has gone on the market for $39.9 million
In an effort to publicize his offering, the home’s current owner invited YouTuber Enes Yilmazer to film an extensive tour and it’s clear even he’s impressed by the size of the place
The home’s regal movie theater, complete with comfy armchairs and red and gold furnishings
While showing the estate to viewers, Enes says, “[It] I’m surprised something like this exists
The pièce de résistance is the ballroom with 10 meter high beamed ceilings, marble floors and a giant chandelier
While showing the estate to viewers, Enes says, “[It] I’m surprised such a thing exists.
“We have 20 bedrooms in this house. We can’t visit them all, this would be a two hour tour.’
Before entering the main house – which was built in 1915 – the property pro comments on the architectural style, describing it as Mediterranean with some ‘colonial qualities’.
He then begins his tour in a formal sitting area off the main foyer, complete with two chairs, built-in closets and windows overlooking the motor track.
“Nice seat,” says Enes.
He then walks through the kitchen, which features white cabinets, a large center island and a chic Aga range.
Other spots he finds on the expansive ground floor include a wine cellar, another formal sitting area, and a large dining room that seats ten.
But the pièce de résistance is the ballroom with 10 meter high beamed ceilings, marble floors and a giant chandelier.
A side room features a grand piano for musical soirees.
The lavish home, which once belonged to British racing driver Nigel Mansell, even has its own watchtower, as it served as a military fortress in the early 1800s
Other places he finds on the expansive ground floor include a wine cellar, another formal sitting area, and a large dining room that seats ten.
The kitchen has white cabinets, a large cooking island and a luxury Aga stove
During one of his on-camera clips, Dr. Hess says it’s been a “very magical journey” living at 802 Druid Rd, watching his children grow up there, “swinging on the 300-year-old oak trees, playing on the basketball court ‘
It also shows a handful of bedrooms, including the huge master suite. “The scale of this room is insane,” he exclaims
From the bedroom, Enes leads viewers to a walk-in closet with dozens of shoes on display and Louis Vuitton tapestry
The master bathroom with a “massive built-in jetted tub next to the windows”
In addition to the main house, there are two more houses on the estate, one with seven bedrooms and the other with three bedrooms
While staying at the property for filming, Enes used the ballroom as a setting for interviews with the home’s current owner, Dr. Stephen Hess, and his famous contemporary artist friend, Super Buddha.
During one of his on-camera clips, Dr. Hess says it has been a “very magical journey” living at 802 Druid Rd and watching his children grow up there, “swinging on the 300-year-old oak trees, playing on the basketball court . ‘
He adds, “It’s just things that will always stay with me. Memories I’ll never lose.’
Enes heads upstairs to find a royal movie theater decorated in red and gold, a wood paneled office with Nigel Mansell’s signature etched into the floor in gold, and plush carpeting along the landing from designer fashion house Versace.
He also shows a handful of cavernous bedrooms, including the huge master suite.
“The scale of this room is insane,” he exclaims, adding, “we have hardwood floors, [a] sitting area at the entrance, [a] travertine coffee table in the center, [and] of course with fireplace, TV.’
Another thing Enes highlights is the abundance of art, with nude portraits adorning the walls, and sculpture of the female form.
From the bedroom, the YouTuber leads viewers to the master bathroom with a “massive built-in jetted tub next to the windows” and a walk-in closet with dozens of shoes on display and Louis Vuitton-print carpet.
In addition to the main house, there are two more houses on the estate, one with seven bedrooms and the other with three bedrooms.
While there is ample parking for cars, there are also two docks outside the home for superyachts to moor.
Near the end of Enes’ video, homeowner Dr. Hess shared some pearls of wisdom, saying, “Money comes and goes…but one of the things you never get back is time, so it’s the experiences that really count.”
The entrepreneur concludes, “That’s why the next person who becomes the next owner of this house is very blessed in the sense that they will have magical moments, magical memories that they cannot create in other properties. .’
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