Inside the $40m Florida estate once owned by famed F1 racing driver

Inside the insane $40 MILLION Florida estate once owned by F1 racing driver Nigel Mansell that features THREE HOUSES, 30 bedrooms, and even its own military tower

• 802 Druid Rd Clearwater in Florida includes a 10-car garage, 20 bedrooms and three swimming pools
• The lavish home once belonged to British racing driver Nigel Mansell and it has now hit the market
• Inside the main house, the pièce de résistance is the ballroom with 35ft high beamed ceilings 

This property once owned by an F1 one driver certainly has the va va vroom factor. 

Complete with a 10-car garage, 20 bedrooms, a full-size basketball court, a tennis court, and three swimming pools 802 Druid Rd in Clearwater, Florida, has hit the market for $39.9 million. 

The lavish home, which once belonged to British racing driver Nigel Mansell, even boasts its own watchtower as it served as a military fort in the early 19th century. 

In a bid to showcase its offerings, the home’s current owner invited YouTuber Enes Yilmazer to film a comprehensive tour and it’s clear that even he is blown away by the scale of the place.

Complete with a 10-car garage, 20 bedrooms, a full-size basketball court, a tennis court, and three swimming pools 802 Druid Rd Clearwater in Florida, has hit the market for $39.9 million

In a bid to showcase its offerings, the home’s current owner invited YouTuber Enes Yilmazer to film a comprehensive tour and it’s clear that even he is blown away by the scale of the place 

The home’s regal movie theater, complete with comfy armchairs and red and gold furnishings  

While showcasing the estate to viewers, Enes says: ‘[It] blows my mind away that something like this exists’

The pièce de résistance is the ballroom with 35ft high beamed ceilings, marble floors and a giant chandelier

While showcasing the estate to viewers, Enes says: ‘[It] blows my mind away that something like this exists.

‘We have 20 bedrooms in this house. We cannot tour every single one of them, this would be a two hour tour.’

Before stepping into the main house – which was built in 1915 – the property pro comments on the architectural style, describing it as Mediterranean with some ‘colonial qualities.’

He then starts his tour in a formal seating area off the main hall, complete with two chairs, built in cabinetry, and windows facing the motor court. 

‘Nice little seating area,’ Enes says.

He then proceeds to walk through the kitchen, which features white cabinetry, a large center island, and a fancy Aga cooker oven.  

Other spots he hits on the sprawling ground floor include a wine cellar, another formal seating area and a grand dining room that can seat ten people.

But the pièce de résistance is the ballroom with 35ft high beamed ceilings, marble floors and a giant chandelier. 

A room to the side features a grand piano for musical soirees. 

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The lavish home, which once belonged to British racing driver Nigel Mansell, even boasts its own watchtower as it served as a military fort in the early 19th century

Other spots he hits on the sprawling ground floor include a wine cellar, another formal seating area and a grand dining room that can seat ten people

The kitchen features white cabinetry, a large center island, and a fancy Aga cooker oven

During one of his segments on camera, Dr Hess says it’s been a ‘very magical journey’ living at 802 Druid Rd, watching his kids grow up there, ‘swinging from the 300-year-old oak trees, playing in the basketball court’

He also showcases a handful of bedrooms, including the vast master suite. ‘The scale of this room is insane,’ he exclaims

Off the bedroom, Enes leads viewers to a walk-in closet with dozens of shoes on display and Louis Vuitton print carpet

The master bathroom with a ‘massive built in jetted tub next to the windows’ 

Along with the main house, there are two further properties on the estate with one offering seven bedrooms and the other serving up three

While staying at the property to film, Enes used the ballroom as the setting for interviews with the home’s current owner, Dr Stephen Hess and his famous contemporary artist friend Super Buddha. 

During one of his segments on camera, Dr Hess says it’s been a ‘very magical journey’ living at 802 Druid Rd, watching his kids grow up there, ‘swinging from the 300-year-old oak trees, playing in the basketball court.’

He adds: ‘They’re just things that are always going to be with me. Memories that I’ll never lose.’

Moving upstairs, Enes finds a regal movie theater furnished in red and gold, a wood paneled office with Nigel Mansell’s signature etched into the floor in gold and plush carpet lining the landing area by designer fashion house Versace.

He also showcases a handful of cavernous bedrooms, including the vast master suite. 

‘The scale of this room is insane,’ he exclaims, adding, ‘we have hardwood floors, [a] seating area off of the entry, [a] travertine coffee table in the center, [and] of course comes with a fireplace, TV.’

Another thing Enes highlights is the abundance of art, with nude portraits adorning the walls, and a sculpture of the female form. 

Off the bedroom, the YouTuber leads viewers to the master bathroom with a ‘massive built in jetted tub next to the windows’ and a walk-in closet with dozens of shoes on display and Louis Vuitton print carpet. 

Along with the main house, there are two further properties on the estate with one offering seven bedrooms and the other serving up three. 

While there is ample parking space for cars, there are also two docks outside the home for super yachts to moor up at.  

Towards the end of Enes’ video, homeowner Dr Hess imparts some pearls of wisdom, stating: ‘Money comes and goes… but one of the things you’re never going to get back is time, so it’s the experiences that really count.’

The entrepreneur concludes: ‘That’s why the next person who’s going to be the next owner of this home is very blessed in the sense that they’re going to have magical moments, magical memories that they won’t be able to create in other properties.’

For more information on 802 Druid Rd visit www.theultimatecompound.com 

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