B. J Upton, the center fielder of the MLB team, Atlanta Braves, has reportedly put up his Tampa, Florida, home for sale with an asking price of $1.6 million. Upton purchased the home for $1.4 million in 2011. Looks like, he will comb in a slight profit if the residence sells for the listed price.
According to the listing records at Realtor.com, the residence is a 5270 square feet single family home. The home comprises of five bedrooms and four full and one half bathroom, spread across two stories. Sitting on a 0.24 acre lot, the Spanish-Mediterranean-style house was built in 2003.
Interiors of the home feature dark hardwood floors, French wood framed doors and windows and wide open spaces. Living spaces include a large living room, a family room, a game room, a bonus room, a dining room and a dinette. A separate wine-cellar, a media room and a modern kitchen are also a part of the home.
Outside, the residence has a fancy pool and spa. It has a three car garage and a carport too.
The listing describes the home as:
When the backdrop is sought after and idyllic Davis Islands, a Mediterranean styled residence integrating stunning open interior and exterior spaces provides a perfect entertaining lifestyle or a peaceful escape. Built in 2003 with an eye toward showcasing quality interior touches such as the exquisite wood floors, custom wine cellar, media room, and chef's kitchen, a wonderful resort style pool, spa and enhanced poolside kitchen make solitude a dream and entertaining guests a pleasure.
Check out the pictures of the home, here.
Upton just joined the Atlanta Braves after playing for the Tampa bay Rays for eight seasons. He signed a five-year $75.25 million contract in November 2012. However, he has not been performing very well in 2013.
"Upton's negative-0.6 mark this year ranks as the third-worst in the National League among players with at least 350 plate appearances," according to Blecherreport.com.
