NFL Hall Of Famer Selling Sandy Springs Estate

SANDY SPRINGS, GA — Former NFL cornerback and 2019 Hall of Fame inductee Roland "Champ" Bailey Jr. is selling his 10,400 square-foot home in Sandy Springs. The Feb. 28 auction will see bidders going for the estate on Claire Rose Lane.

The property was previously listed at $2.99 million, according to a release about the auction. It'll be sold, without reserve, to the highest bidder.

“We’ve had many priceless memories in our family home, but we have decided to move to accommodate our growing family,” Champ said, according to the release.

The home at 5635 Claire Rose Lane has cathedral ceilings, seven fireplaces, hand-carved mill work, French doors, and indoor grill and much more. Not to mention the stone shower, elevator, entertainer's basement and the spa.

Bailey used to play for the Denver Broncos and New Orleans Saints.

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From the release:

The secluded, wooded property offers plenty of space for four-season, indoor/outdoor entertainment including a covered slate patio and outdoor living room, an open stone patio with fireplace, wiring for TV, and a manicured lawn, with room for expansion. Equipped for modern living, state-of-the-art technology features include an elevator, camera system, a $100,000 home media control system, and a three-car attached garage.

Near the banks of the Chattahoochee River, Tiller Walk offers easy access to I-285, with Metro Atlanta a quick 20 minutes away, and nearly 1,000 acres of parkland and greenspace in nearby Sandy Springs. The area is surrounded by some of Georgia’s most prestigious golf and country clubs, dining, shopping, sporting events, music, and museums.

“From its custom detailing to its grand entertaining spaces, this home was constructed with luxury in mind,” said Neumann. “The upcoming auction presents the perfect opportunity for families searching for a home with sophisticated style and the utmost privacy, all while in close proximity to downtown Atlanta.”

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