Indiana Mansion Belonging to Late Colts Owner, Jim Irsay, Goes on Sale for $12 Million
In the affluent town of Carmel, Indiana, a grand estate adjacent to Crooked Stick Golf Club is making headlines. The property, previously owned by Jim Irsay, the principal owner, chairman, and CEO of the Indianapolis Colts until his passing, is now up for sale with an asking price of $12 million.
The 9.4-gated acre estate spans a luxurious 24,000-square-foot main residence, complete with six bedrooms and 12 bathrooms. The property also boasts two guest homes, bringing the total living space to an impressive 25,800 square feet.
The main home, built in 1996, features a chandelier-topped dining room, a family room connected to the kitchen, dark-hued cabinetry, an eat-in island, and top-notch stainless appliances in the kitchen. The main floor houses one of the primary suites, while another is located upstairs. There's also a handsome wood-paneled study and nanny's quarters with a kitchen.
The estate also includes a newly built retreat called "The Cabin" with three bedrooms and four baths, and a cozy cottage offering two bedrooms and two baths. Additional posh perks include a tennis court with a viewing pavilion, a Zen garden, a custom children's play area, and a couple of ponds.
The estate is a dream for sports and music enthusiasts, with its indoor basketball court adorned with Colts logos, a gym, a cinema, a speakeasy, seven fireplaces, a private par-3 golf hole, and two pools (one inside and another outside).
Jim Irsay, who was reportedly worth $4.8 billion according to Forbes, was equally known for his vast collection of music and sports memorabilia. His collection included guitars that once belonged to rock legends such as Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Jerry Garcia, George Harrison, and Prince.
The estate has already garnered interest, with a pending offer after only five days on the market. Steve Decatur and Jan Sutton of the Decatur Group at Century 21 Scheetz hold the listing for the property.
For those interested in a virtual tour, more photos of the Carmel residence are available. The estate market is bustling, with other notable listings such as Brad Pitt's purchase of a Hollywood Hills home and the listing of Pia Zadora's former Malibu beach house.
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The article was authored by Wendy Bowman, a real estate writer at the website, who previously worked as a freelancer for Modern Luxury and several other media outlets.
As the sale of Jim Irsay's estate progresses, the spotlight remains on this magnificent property, offering a glimpse into the life of a sports and music mogul.
A potential buyer has placed a pending offer on the expansive $12 million estate in Carmel, Indiana, once owned by Jim Irsay, renowned for his wealth in finance and interests in lifestyle, investing, real-estate, home-and-garden, and collecting sports and music memorabilia. The impressive property, with its luxurious living space and posh perks, could serve as an inspiration for future investors seeking such grand estates.
