Former Bucs Coach Reduces Price Of 13-Acre Tampa Palms Estate

TAMPA, FL -- After being on the market for more than a year, this 13-acre Tampa Palms estate has been reduced to $3.5 million. That's about the same price former Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Lovie Smith paid when he and his wife, MaryAnn, bought the home in 2014.

Smith served as the head coach for the Bucs in 2014-15 before being named head coach at the University of Illinois.

Located in the affluent gated community of Tampa Palms, the 10,146-square-foot estate has six bedrooms, six full bathrooms and two half baths.

Built in 2002, the home at 4901 Turnbury Wood Drive in New Tampa features a sweeping staircase, custom ceilings and woodwork, Travertine tile and hardwood floors.

Living spaces include a formal living room with a fireplace, dining room, family room with a two-sided fireplace, bonus room, media room, his/her offices, billiards room and 800-bottle wine cellar.

Outdoors, expansive terraces overlook sweeping lawns, a resort-style heated pool and spa with an outdoor kitchen and fireplace, shuffleboard court and a putting green.

The Old World-inspired chef's kitchen features professional-grade appliances and natural gas (Thermador, Wolf, SubZero, Fisher & Paykel), a center island and butler's pantry.

The first-floor master retreat has a vaulted ceiling, sitting room, morning kitchen, dressing area and luxury bath.

Guest accommodations include a cabana-style guest house with a kitchen and a guest tower suite.

The garage is built to accommodate seven cars.

The Smiths added a number of improvements during their short time in Tampa Bay including surround sound, an outdoor misting system and full audio/video security.

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