When you\u2019ve spent nearly two decades building the perfect family sanctuary\u2014one that doubles as the private playground for a former NBA team co-owner\u2014it\u2019s not easy to say goodbye.<\/p>\n
But that\u2019s exactly what Jim Pallotta and his wife, Kim, are doing. Their nearly 20-acre estate and its sprawling 21,000-square-foot mansion in Weston, Massachusetts, a masterpiece of modern grandeur with a dash of English country charm, just hit the market for a whopping\u00a0$38 million\u00a0<\/a>with Mark Doherty\u00a0of The Sarkis Team at Douglas Elliman and Maggie Gold Seelig of MGS Group Real Estate.<\/p>\n More from Robb Report<\/p>\n Jim, a co-owner and executive board member of the Boston Celtics from 2002 to 2020, and Kim have called their Ash Street spread home since 2006. But now that their two sons have flown the coop, the couple admits the custom-built abode is simply \u201ctoo big\u201d for just the two of them, they told\u00a0The Wall Street Journal<\/a>. Their plan? To live a tri-coastal lifestyle, splitting time between their other homes in Nantucket, Miami, and Charleston, South Carolina.<\/p>\n RELATED: Red Sox Legend David Ortiz\u2019s Former Miami Mansion Lists for $11.5 Million<\/a><\/p>\n The Pallottas\u2019 compound is a rare gem in this prestigious Boston suburb. Designed by Connecticut\u2019s Shope Reno Wharton to evoke an English country estate, the home blends classic architectural details with a ton of modern amenities. Think soaring ceilings, intricate moldings, and sun-drenched rooms.<\/p>\n At the heart of the main floor is a chef\u2019s dream kitchen featuring two large islands, a pizza oven, and a cozy fireplace. The expansive layout also includes multiple formal and informal entertaining spaces, two offices, a guest suite, and a screened porch with a fireplace and built-in grill.<\/p>\n RELATED: The Obamas\u2019 Former Martha\u2019s Vineyard Getaway Hits the Market for $39 Million<\/a><\/p>\n Upstairs, the palatial primary suite is a retreat within a retreat, sporting dual dressing rooms, a spa-like bathroom, a private sitting area, and an upstairs office. Four additional bedroom suites and a second-floor family room provide plenty of space for guests and kids coming home to visit. Meanwhile, the walk-out lower level is a bona fide entertainment hub, complete with a theater, gym, billiards room, gaming lounge, bar, and wine cellar.<\/p>\n Outside, the resort-style grounds reveal why this estate is truly one of a kind. A sparkling pool with a pool house (full kitchen and bath included), a basketball court, and an oversized four-car garage complete the picture. But perhaps the most delightfully unique feature is the room dedicated to Kim\u2019s extensive collection of antique Santa Claus figurines\u2014an homage to holiday cheer that transforms the house into a winter wonderland each year, The Journal reported.<\/p>\n While the $38 million price tag narrows the field of potential buyers, this estate is poised to set a new record as the most expensive home ever sold in Weston.<\/p>\n Click here <\/a>to see more photos of the Weston estate.<\/p>\n Best of Robb Report<\/p>\n Sign up for RobbReports’s Newsletter<\/a>. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a>, and Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n