A Fort Worth mansion built for a Texas Rangers co-owner is headed to auction.
The castle-like home within the gated Montserrat community (9553 Bella Terra Drive) was listed for $11.75 million last month. The auction begins Wednesday and ends Dec. 18. Bids are expected to start between $4 million and $6.5 million, according to Concierge Auction.
The home was built for and once owned by Bob Simpson, Fort Worth energy legend and co-owner of the Texas Rangers. Simpson stepped down as CEO of his Fort Worth-based TXO Partners LP earlier this year.
Tarrant Appraisal District records show the property is currently owned by John Lupo and Andreana Michael.
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Mansion for built for Rangers co-owner heads to auction
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The home is more than 19,000 square feet with additional guest quarters of roughly 4,800 square feet. There are seven bedrooms, 13 full bathrooms and five half baths.
The hilltop mansion sits on 2.12 acres, and there’s a fireplace in nearly every room. The primary suite has a spa-style bath with a multiple-head, walk-in shower and a “Texas-size” custom walk-in closet.
There’s an indoor pool and hot tub adjacent to the primary suite for year-round, climate-controlled swimming.
Other amenities of note include a professional sports court, a private theater room, a custom-designed gymnasium with specialized aerobics flooring, private pond, a climate-controlled wine room, and multiple gourmet kitchens throughout the property.
The home was built by J. Lambert Custom Homes.