Derek Jeter has listed his castle in upstate New York for $14.75 million.
The Greenwood Lake home—which is known as Tiedemann Castle—has an interesting history for the retired Yankee shortstop. It was constructed in the early 20th century by a prominent New York City doctor; it was later owned by the Tiedemanns, a couple who adopted Jeter’s grandfather. Jeter purchased it in 2003, for $425K, and began a full restoration of the Orange County property.
As it stands now, the estate makes a considerable statement. From the miniature cast Statue of Liberty that stands sentry at one perimeter of the property, to the lagoon and lighthouse, the home has a lot to say.
The sense of history has survived the decades. The 12,500 square-foot stone and timber house generally manages to balance light and airy with heavy rusticity fairly well. One space where it succeeds admirably is the turreted family room with second-floor gallery. The kitchen perhaps doesn’t fare as well; dark subway tile and raw wood cabinets embellished with Gothic arches makes for a jarring combo.
The main house may get the tower, but the guesthouse gets the lighthouse…and a kitchen that is far more agreeably optimistic. Other pleasing spaces include a library or study with a stacked stone fireplace and wood walls and ceiling, and the great room, which features an open-trussed ceiling, numerous sets of French doors, and an antique wood bar.
The home’s exterior is lovely, with a lagoon, multiple terraces overlooking the lake, a waterfall, walking paths, an infinity pool and pool house, a boat house, and a total of four acres of land.
As of September of last year, Jeter is CEO and part owner of the Miami Marlins.
