It’s been a great year for tennis fans. Along with all the regular majors, the Olympics infused extra excitement into the tennis landscape last month and, now, the U.S. Open is here.
As well as watching or attending these exciting matches, some well-to-do tennis enthusiasts have the luxury of having a tennis court right at their own home. And, no, not just Serena Williams.
Here are two ace listings on the East Coast and the West Coast that could make any tennis lover with the funds make an offer saying, “Game, set, match!”
A Robust Wine Country Escape – Asking Price: $14.95M
Heritage School Estate, a stunning vineyard and residences in Calistoga, California, is offering more than just grapes. Yes, the 46-acre compound produces an award-winning Cabernet Sauvignon, but it also has fabulous accomodations complemented by a large pool, a tennis court, a bocce ball court, a basketball court, and plenty of fruit trees.
Listed for $14.95 million, the compound provides ample space for you and your loved ones, or tennis entourage, to stay. There are six bedrooms in total spread throughout the warm and sophisticated Howard Backen-designed main residence and four guest cottages, ranging in style from modern farmhouses to Victorians.
As well as gaining a place to unwind, host, or get active, the new owners of this bountiful property will inherit the an extensive library of wines. Arthur Goodrich and Federico Parlagreco of Sotheby’s International Realty holds the listing.
A Stately Greenwich, CT Sanctuary – Asking Price: $13.25M
In another famously affluent corner of the U.S.—Greenwich, Connecticut—a prim and proper abode awaits on the market. The Federal Colonial Revival serves traditional New England elegance with a white, detailed exterior and a charming wraparound porch and porte cochère.
Located right near the water in the Belle Haven Association, the estate almost looks like a boutique, historic inn, especially since it has a tennis court surrounded by manicured boxwood hedges, an ultra-private pool, and six spacious bedrooms. Built in 1894, the house takes you back in time as you wander its enchanting rooms while still exuding the light freshness that buyers want today.
Matt Bernard of Sotheby’s International Realty holds the sublime listing, which is asking $13.25 million.
