Retired Yankees Pitcher Mariano Rivera Selling Avila Mansion

TAMPA, FL --Hall of Famer and retired New York Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera is asking a major league price for his Mediterranean-style villa on Lake Sloan in the upscale gated Avila golf course community in northwest Hillsborough County.

• Address: 16218 Sierra De Avila Dr, Tampa, Florida
• Price: $3,500,000
• Square Feet: 9250
• Bedrooms: 7
• Bathrooms: 7 Full and 3 Half Baths
• Built: 2007

The custom-built Alvarez mansion encompasses nearly 10,000 square feet and sits on a 1.27-acre gated property situated on Lake Sloan.

Rivera and his wife, Clara, purchased the estate in 2004 for $710,000, according to the Hillsborough County Property Appraiser.

The estate has seven bedrooms, seven full bathrooms, three half baths, a five-car garage, a guest house, library, theater, playroom, billiards room and exercise room.

The grand foyer is dominated by a custom-designed wrought-iron spindle staircase and mosaic floor tile. The oversized chef's kitchen has top-of-the-line appliances and custom cabinetry.

There is a fireplace in the formal room, cherry wood shelving in the library, movie-theater seating in the media room, a built-in bar in the billiards room, a large gym with a mirrored wall and picture windows in the family room with expansive lake views.

The owner's retreat has a sitting area, his and hers closets with custom built-ins and a luxurious bathroom accented with detailed wood work.

There are two suites downstairs and three additional suites upstairs along with a loft and laundry room.

Throughout the home are marble floors, custom chandeliers and intricate ceiling details.

Outside, balconies overlook Lake Sloan as well as a heated pool with a slide and custom waterfall.

The estate has a main three-car garage and a separate two-car garage.

This listing originally appeared on realtor.com. For more information and photos, click here.