South Florida is full of lavish real estate, attracting celebrities and business moguls, alike. And, tucked along the Intracoastal on Jupiter Island sits a property once home to one of the most famous billionaires in the world.
Bill Gates—who, Bloomberg Business Index estimates, is currently the fifth-richest person in the world, worth $152 billion—was tied to this property via an LLC called Front Range Investment Holdings. The LLC purchased the property in 2009 for $5 million and later sold it to businessman John Textor in 2018 for $4 million, according to Mansion Global. Textor was the executive chairman of the streaming service, FuboTV, and is now the chairman of Eagle Football Holdings Limited (which includes four global football clubs).
The waterfront estate is now listed for a striking $23.5 million, a huge price jump from when Gates sold it. That could partially be attributed to just how hot the Jupiter Island market has become. With pristine beaches and championship golf courses, the 33455 zip code is high in demand but there is a low supply of residences for sale.
When it comes to the opulent property itself, it holds a 9,458-square-foot home with four bedroom suites and two additional half-baths. The primary suite is the ultimate oasis with separate spa-like bathrooms, custom closets, and a private bar. While the home includes a traditional, mahogany-paneled office—after all the past two owners had businesses to run—there is plenty of room for fun and relaxation. The home boasts an indoor pool and spa, and tons to do outside.
There are sprawling lawns ideal ideal for playing games or hosting glamorous, tented galas. A patio offers further space for outdoor entertaining and there’s also a private dock with a 30,000-pound boat lift. Oh, and the beach is just steps away, too.
For those interested in the pricey Gates-approved spread, Susan Hemmes of ONE Sotheby’s International Realty holds the storied listing.