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    IndyCar Legend Michael Andretti Just Listed His Waterfront Indiana Estate for $12 Million

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    An Indiana estate owned by Motorsports Hall of Famer Michael Andretti—known to his fans as the “Black Knight”—has officially rumbled onto the market as he shifts into retirement. Nestled on the outskirts of Indianapolis in the suburban city of Fishers, the sprawling waterfront spread is listed for nearly $12 million with Joel Woelfle and Allen Williams of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices.

    The former racing champ and IndyCar team owner and his model wife Jodi bought the 1990s property in late 2016 for nearly $2.2 million. They razed part of the existing home and rebuilt and expanded it over the next three years in collaboration with builder Rob Annee of the Palladium Group. Sited amid a gated parcel spanning over five acres, with 570 feet of shoreline along the manmade Geist Reservoir, the chateau-style residence has a total of nine bedrooms and 12 baths in roughly 21,000 square feet.

    Three garages spanning 5,500 square feet can accommodate more than 12 vehicles.

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    In addition to the three-story main home, which features a dedicated guest suite, a detached carriage house with two 900-square-foot one-bedroom apartments was tacked on in 2023 by Dan Elliott Custom Homes. Primed for auto enthusiasts, a trio of climatized garages encompassing a whopping 5,500 square feet can accommodate more than a dozen vehicles.

    A turreted entryway opens to reveal a cove-ceilinged living room anchored by a fireplace and large expanses of glass offering picturesque lake views. A fireside hearth room connects to a gourmet kitchen with a 14-foot island, an Italian Ilve range, grilling and wine stations, and a tucked-away caterer’s kitchen. A retractable 20-foot wall of glass in the space spills out to an expansive veranda with automated screens.

    A collapsible wall of glass in the kitchen and adjoining hearth room open to a lake-view veranda.

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    Other highlights include a glass-walled sitting room and a wood-paneled study sporting a stone fireplace, plus a posh upstairs primary retreat that comes with a two-way fireplace, reading and coffee nooks, dual walk-in closets, and a luxe bath with a gold glass-tiled barrel ceiling. A private 1,700-square-foot guest wing has two bedrooms with baths, a great room, a full kitchen, and direct garage access.

    Four more bedrooms can be found on the lower level, which also features a 15-seat bar, a 700-bottle wine cellar, a movie theater, an arcade, and a fitness center. Doors open to the resort-style grounds, which are spotlighted by a 50-foot pool with a spa, waterfalls, a waterslide, and fire features, as well as multiple terraces, a heated and cooled children’s play cottage, and a three-slip boat dock. Architectural plans for a 4,400-square-foot sports building are also available.

    The 50-foot pool comes with waterfalls and a waterslide.

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    RELATED: NASCAR Legend Martin Truex Jr. Just Listed His North Carolina Estate for $7.5 Million

    Andretti, who amassed more than 40 wins during his career, belongs to a famed racing family that includes his father, legendary American open-wheel driver Mario Andretti, and his son, IndyCar Series driver Marco Andretti.

    The couple recently relocated to a lavish waterfront mansion in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, they purchased from Nevada-based American Recovery Services founder Patrick K. Willis for $27 million.

    Click here for more photos of the suburban Indianapolis residence.

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    Wendy Bowman

    Wendy Bowman is a real estate writer at Robb Report. Before that, she was a freelancer for Modern Luxury and several other media outlets, where she primarily covered luxury properties for…

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      Late Colts Owner Jim Irsay’s Indiana Lake House Sails on the Market at $20 Million

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      Now that his $12 million estate in the suburban city of Carmel, Indiana, has snagged a buyer after only a few short days on the market, the family of Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay has also decided to put their late patriarch’s vacation retreat on the shores of Lake Maxinkuckee up for sale. The waterfront spread near the northern Indiana town of Culver is listed for a speck under $20 million with Andrea Kelly of Encore Sotheby’s International Realty.

      Irsay, who passed away in May on what would have been his 65th birthday, acquired the six-acre property in 2000 for $6.2 million and subsequently custom built a multi-structure compound. Set amid two separate parcels linked by a 350-foot underground tunnel beneath a public road, the entire 35,000-square-foot spread features a European-inspired main home, plus a guesthouse accompanied by wellness and entertainment buildings.

      A fireside study covered in warm wood paneling has a ceiling painted with a night sky.

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      Within the primary dwelling, crafted of stone and wood and capped by a shingled mansard roof, are eight bedrooms and 12 baths in roughly 14,000 square feet across four levels boasting partial elevator access, high timber-framed ceilings, hand-painted details, four fireplaces, several screened porches, and a walkout lower level. Other highlights include a fireside living room sporting large expanses of glass offering picturesque water vistas, as well as a cozy wood-paneled study and a spacious eat-in kitchen.

      In addition to the guesthouse, which has an attached eight-car garage, an entertainment complex is decked out with a club-style bar that can seat up to 20, a four-lane bowling alley, an arcade, and an indoor shooting range, while the wellness center comes with an indoor pool and spa, a fireside lounge, and steam and fitness areas. Retractable doors open out to the grounds, which host a fire pit, a sand volleyball court, and a 4,000-square-foot dock with two boat slips and three solar-powered lifts on 250 feet of lake frontage.

      Retractable doors open the indoor pool pavilion to the scenic lakeside grounds.

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      RELATED: NASCAR Legend Tony Stewart Relists His 415-Acre Indiana Ranch for $22.5 Million

      Irsay, who was worth a reported $4.8 billion per Forbes, was principal owner, chairman, and CEO of the Colts from 1997 until his death. The team is now under the ownership of his three daughters, Carlie Irsay-Gordon, Casey Foyt, and Kalen Jackson, who told The Wall Street Journal that the lake house has been a place of peace, joy, and connection for decades.

      “This property has been a quiet retreat from the busyness of life, a place where we’ve gathered as a family, celebrated milestones, and created some of our most cherished memories,” they said. “From sunrise boat rides to long summer evenings on the porch, every corner of the property holds a story. We learned to fish off the dock, roasted marshmallows under the stars, and shared countless laughs around the kitchen table.”

      Click here for more photos of the Indiana residence.

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      Wendy Bowman

      Wendy Bowman is a real estate writer at Robb Report. Before that, she was a freelancer for Modern Luxury and several other media outlets, where she primarily covered luxury properties for…

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      Late Colts Owner Jim Irsay’s Lavish Indiana Estate Lists for $12 Million

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      A little more than two months after he passed away on what would have been his 65th birthday, the longtime Indiana estate of Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay is officially up for sale.

      Set on over nine acres bordering Crooked Stick Golf Club in the affluent city of Carmel, just north of Indianapolis, the lavish property contains a two-story main home and a pair of standalone guesthouses spanning a combined 25,800 square feet. Glitzy creature comforts include an indoor basketball court emblazoned with Colt logos, a gym, a cinema, a speakeasy, seven fireplaces, a private par-3 golf hole, and not one but two pools, one inside and another outside.

      All that extravagance will set a buyer back to the tune of $12 million, with an offer already pending after only five days on the market. Steve Decatur and Jan Sutton of the Decatur Group at Century 21 Scheetz hold the listing.

      An indoor basketball court is decked out with the NFL team’s logos.

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      Built in 1996, the massive home is “designed for both serenity and grandeur,” per marketing materials, and features a gated guardhouse and a substantial fountain-clad motor court in addition to dedicated garage bays for eight vehicles.

      In addition to six bedrooms and 12 baths, the primary dwelling has a living room with a wood-beamed ceiling, a stone fireplace, and a bank of French doors leading out to a covered terrace, as well as a chandelier-topped dining room. A family room connects to the kitchen, which features dark-hued cabinetry, an eat-in island, and top-notch stainless appliances. There’s also a handsome wood-paneled study, nanny’s quarters with a kitchen, and two primary suites, one on the main floor and the other upstairs.

      An indoor pool is flanked by a lounge and backlit bar.

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      RELATED: NASCAR Legend Tony Stewart Relists His 415-Acre Indiana Ranch for $22.5 Million

      As for the previously mentioned guesthouses, a newly built retreat called “The Cabin” comes with three bedrooms and four baths, while a cozy cottage offers two bedrooms and two baths. Topping it all off are yet more posh perks, from a tennis court with a viewing pavilion and a Zen garden to a custom children’s play area and a couple of ponds.

      Irsay, who was worth a reported $4.8 billion per Forbes, was the principal owner, chairman, and CEO of the Colts from 1997 until his death, with the team now under the ownership of his three daughters, Carlie Irsay-Gordon, Casey Foyt, and Kalen Jackson. The good-hearted yet hard-living NFL chief was equally known for his vast collection of music and sports memorabilia, which is highlighted by guitars that once belonged to rock legends the likes of Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Jerry Garcia, George Harrison, and Prince.

      Click here for more photos of the Carmel residence.

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      Wendy Bowman

      Wendy Bowman is a real estate writer at Robb Report. Before that, she was a freelancer for Modern Luxury and several other media outlets, where she primarily covered luxury properties for…

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      NASCAR Legend Tony Stewart Relists His 415-Acre Indiana Ranch for $22.5 Million

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      Restart your engines and whip out your checkbooks! NASCAR Hall of Famer Tony Stewart—affectionally known to his hordes of fans simply as “Smoke”—is officially putting his sprawling Indiana ranch back on the market. Nestled amid the outskirts of his bucolic hometown of Columbus, about an hour’s drive from Indianapolis, the luxe spread that was originally asking a substantial $30 million back in 2022 has now returned to the real estate track with a substantially lower $22.5 million price tag.

      Stewart acquired the property back in the early 2000s, razed an existing house and completed the so-called “Hidden Hollow Ranch” in 2011. It’s showcased by an almost 20,000-square-foot house crafted from lodge pole pine culled from the Northern Rockies, and comes complete with six bedrooms and 11 baths—all resting on over 400 acres of land boasting a 9-acre lake stocked with bass. A licensed hunting preserve, there’s also plenty of elk, deer and turkey roaming the grounds.

      The 415-acre property is bordered by a 9-acre fishing lake.

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      A professional NASCAR driver for two decades, 52-year-old Stewart retired after the 2016 season as a three-time Cup Series champion and was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2020. He now co-owns the Stewart-Haas Racing team with industrialist Gene Haas and also is currently fielding a Top Fuel dragster for his wife, California-born racer Leah Pruett, who is sitting out the 2024 season while the couple focuses on starting a family.

      As for the custom-designed residence that he calls his “dream home,” Stewart has previously said that “he enjoyed every square inch of the land here. There is always something to do … hunting and fishing, off-roading, or just sitting on the porch and enjoying the stars at night. It is the perfect blend of entertainment and relaxation.”

      A wood bridge crosses a koi-filled stream on its way to a voluminous great room holding a large freshwater aquarium.

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      Walls and gates greet, and then a lengthy driveway passes through a covered bridge before splitting into a circular drive and emptying out at a porte-cochère topped with a massive deer-antler chandelier. Double front doors provide access into the stone and pine structure, which is highlighted by a one-of-a-kind entryway boasting a two-story waterfall and koi-filled stream.

      From there, a wood bridge flows into a soaring great room highlighted by expansive picture windows, a floor-to-ceiling fireplace, an 8,700-gallon freshwater aquarium and 85-inch retractable TV. An adjacent kitchen is fully equipped with hickory cabinetry, an eat-in island, a hibachi grill topped by a commercial-grade exhaust system, high-end Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, and a butler’s pantry. The space connects to a formal dining area and fireside family room.

      Amenities include a golf simulator room.

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      Six en-suite bedrooms include a master retreat adorned with a fireplace, plus a luxe bath equipped with dual vanities, a window-topped spa tub and glass-encased shower; and other amenities include an 8,500-square-foot lower level decked out with a lighted onyx bar, billiards and golf simulator rooms, a two-lane bowling alley and gym.

      In addition to the main home, there’s also a 3,500-square-foot guesthouse that’s currently being used by the ranch’s full-time gatekeeper, as well as a workshop, six-car garage, and of course, those breathtaking grounds with endless recreational opportunities. An added bonus? The place is even zoned for use as a bed and breakfast.

      The listing is held by Carrie Holle of Compass Indiana.

      Click here for more photos of Tony Stewart’s Hidden Hollow Ranch.

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      Home of the Week: Racing Legend Tony Stewart’s $30 Million Indiana Ranch Features the Ultimate Man Cave

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      It’s been described as a cross between a Bass Pro Shops and a Cabela’s. But the massive log cabin-style Indiana ranch, owned by racing legend Tony Stewart, is arguably way more authentic.

      Take the roughly 415 acres of land it sits on. It’s stocked to the brim with elk, deer and wild turkey. In front of the ranch is a nine-acre lake teeming with trophy bass just waiting to be hooked.

      The ranch itself, known as Hidden Hollow, was built with lodge pole pine trucked in from the northern Rockies. The floors are made of white oak, red hardwood and stone imported from Texas. Indiana bedrock was used to build the two-level fireplace. “It is truly a unique, one-of-a-kind property that you simply don’t find here in Indiana. Its sheer size is remarkable,” Carrie Holle, listing agent with Compass Realty tells Robb Report.

      The entry takes you over a stream fed by two waterfalls. 

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      For the uninitiated, Tony Stewart is a NASCAR Hall of Famer, winner of three NASCAR Cup series championships and the only driver in history to have won championships in both IndyCar and NASCAR. He’s a legend. And while the 50-year-old, nicknamed “Smoke”, officially hung up his helmet in 2016, he’s co-owner of the Stewart Haas Racing NASCAR team, and still races stock cars in his Superstar Racing Experience series.
      Stewart, who grew up in nearby Columbia, Indiana, bought his sprawling property back in 2009, demolished the house sitting on it and spent three years building his dream ranch. “This is truly my dream home,” he says in a statement. “This became my place to get away and relax with my family and friends. We’ve enjoyed every square inch of the land. The best part is that there is always something to do here. The land is great for hunting and fishing, off-roading or just sitting on the porch and enjoying the stars at night. It is the perfect blend of entertainment and relaxation.”

      The game room 

      Courtesy Brock Childs/The Home Aesthetic

      And he certainly has the “entertainment” part covered. The home comes with a massive 8,500-square-foot lower level that you could only describe as a “man cavern”. It comes with a full-service bar, gaming tables, a two-lane bowling alley, a gym, virtual golf room and stunning carved-wood pool table.
      Taking pride of place at one end of the basement is Stewart’s collection of 200-plus racing helmets, plus a genuine IndyCar single-seat racer bolted to the wall. Nearby is the driver’s collection of vintage gas pumps and pinball machines. (And no, they don’t come with the home.)

      Arguably even more jaw-dropping than the man-cavern is the rightly named Great Room. From the front entry, you walk over an actual wooden bridge spanning a koi-filled stream fed by a two-story waterfall. The rocks at its base are as big as most Buicks.

      The massive aquarium 

      Courtesy Brock Childs/The Home Aesthetic

      Taking pride of place in the living room is an 8,700-gallon freshwater aquarium filled with largemouth bass, carp, gar, perch and crappie. The tank is so big the maintenance guy has to don scuba gear to clean the bottom.
      In total there are six ensuite bedrooms, eight full baths and a master suite as expansive as you’d expect. Don’t worry about window treatments—it’s all lake and woodlands as far as you can see. Need more space for guests? Close by is a separate, nearly 3,500-square-foot guest house that’s currently home to the ranch’s full-time games-keeper.

      The kitchen 

      Courtesy Brock Childs/The Home Aesthetic

      As for garaging, the listing talks about a six-car garage, which sounds a little on the small side for a confirmed car guy. Compass’ Holle explains that one of those huge, nondescript standalone buildings on the property is home to the Tony Stewart Collection. “We don’t publicize it because right now it’s his private space with lots of his prized cars and memorabilia. But it is huge.”
      Who’s going to buy this, the most expensive listing in Indiana history? Holle points to the fact that the ranch is a licensed hunting preserve and is even zoned for use as a bed and breakfast, so has multiple-use possibilities.

      A bedroom 

      Courtesy Brock Childs/The Home Aesthetic

      “Much of the appeal has to be its location. The ranch is only an hour’s drive from Indianapolis International Airport and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. And while it looks from the photographs to be in the middle of nowhere, there’s a Starbucks five minutes away.”
      According to Holle, Stewart is selling because non-stop travel commitments keep him and his new wife, top drag racer, Leah Pruett, from spending enough time there.
      Check out more photos of the estate below:

      The bowling alley 

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      A living area 

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      A bathroom 

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      The property is licensed for hunting 

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