Jimmy Rollins hits one into the stratosphere in Encino’s luxury home market
Former professional baseball player Jimmy Rollins has circled the bases on a record home sale.
A trust tied to the onetime Phillies and Dodgers shortstop has bought a gated estate in Encino for $10.65 million, setting a new record for the community. The sale is also among the highest ever recorded in the San Fernando Valley region, according to real estate agents with knowledge of the area.
Set behind walls and gates, the Neoclassical-vibe house is fronted by a horseshoe driveway that surrounds a circular fountain feature. The facade features four thick pillars support a covered porch, a balcony and an ornate frontispiece.
Beyond the double front doors, the 14,900-square-foot house opens to a two-story entry with a sweeping double staircase and domed ceilings. Crisp white walls are awash in wainscoting and gold trim. Sconces and contemporary chandeliers keep the interior well lit.
Living spaces include formal living and dining rooms, a theater room and a wine cellar. The open-plan kitchen and family room has bi-folding doors that open to the grounds. Elsewhere are a gym, a sauna and an indoor pool.
A cabana with a fireplace, a swimming pool and spa, lawns and a sports court make up the grounds. A detached guest house sits near the pool and holds a second kitchen and two ensuite bedrooms. There are eight bedrooms and 10 bathrooms in all.
The 2017-built estate had been listed for $11.999 million.
Rollins, 39, is a three-time all-star, four-time Gold Glove Award-winner and the 2007 National League Most Valuable Player. He spent the majority of his 17-season career with Philadelphia and won a World Series title with the team in 2007.
Property records for the Encino home list a tax billing address for a Tampa, Fla., home owned by Rollins and his wife, Johari. The couple owns other property in Northern California and the East Coast.
Marc Noah of Sotheby’s International Realty was the listing agent. Josh Goldstein of Compass represented the buyer.
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