Ken Griffey Jr., the Hall of Fame outfielder forever known as "The Kid," is looking to notch a serious win off the field. His sprawling Windermere estate has quietly hit the market with an asking price of $27 million, putting one of Central Florida's priciest spring listings right on Cypress Lake in the Town of Windermere. The Mediterranean-style spread has served as the Griffey family's Central Florida home for years.
According to the Orlando Sentinel, the custom three-story mansion offers more than 22,000 square feet of living space on more than 11 acres, with roughly 440 feet of private lake frontage and its own boat dock. Inside, the home packs in seven bedrooms plus a two-bedroom guest wing with a separate entrance, along with a theater, gym, wine room, and a dedicated salon room. Outside, the line-up includes a resort-style pool with a waterslide and a private basketball court.
The property was completed in 2008 and features a 10-car garage with two vehicle lifts, along with a walkout basement geared toward recreation and entertaining. Listing agent Llin Lu told Mansion Global that "this listing reflects how much the Windermere market has matured." Griffey and his wife, Melissa, declined to comment for the listing, according to broker materials.
What’s Inside the Windermere Estate
The grand foyer reportedly soars to about 28 feet, and the entry area measures roughly 39 by 49 feet, creating a dramatic first impression before guests even hit the formal and casual living spaces, per the Orlando Sentinel. The pool is built on an equally bold scale, and the grounds are laid out with multiple terraces, mature landscaping, and broad water views across Cypress Lake.
Why This Listing Matters Locally
For Central Florida brokers, a celebrity-owned, lakefront estate at $27 million is more than just eye candy; it is a live test of how deep demand really runs at the very top of the regional luxury market. Llin Lu told Mansion Global that when the house was built, fewer than 20% of Windermere sales topped $1 million, while today more than half do, a shift Lu said helps explain the ambitious price tag.
Griffey’s Local Roots and Legacy
Griffey made his major league debut in 1989 and went on to play 22 seasons, starring mainly with the Seattle Mariners and the Cincinnati Reds. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2016, according to MLB.com. The Windermere listing puts a rare combination on the market: a celebrity-owned home with private lake access, the kind of package that usually attracts buyers who want privacy and water access for the long haul rather than a quick speculative flip.
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