There are homes, and then there are pirate-themed homes. If you ever visited Disneyland Park’s Adventureland and wanted to take home all the pirate paraphernalia, then there is a home for sale that is just for you. Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Key West, Florida estate is now going on the market for a Blackbeard discount of $3.7 million. No surprise, the location and all of its amenities clearly have the pirate lovers of all ages drooling and wishing they could put in a bid.
The walkway leading to the house is surrounded by the home’s lovely greenery. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Here’s the house’s porch with a pair of seats set near the doorway. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Another look at the house’s porch area featuring a pair of seats with a matching center table. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The entry foyer of the house features hardwood flooring and a pirate-themed straight staircase. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Here’s a large hall with hardwood flooring leading to the house’s dine-in kitchen and bar area. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This hall features stylish hardwood flooring and a tall ceiling. It opens up to the home’s living rooms. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Here’s one of the home’s living rooms boasting a large and modish gray L-shaped sofa set. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Another living space featuring a comfy gray couch along with two stylish center tables. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Another look of this living area with a gray comfy couch and a pair of vault-like center tables. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A dining nook featuring a round dining table set that looks classy. It is set near the doorway leading to the home’s outdoor. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Here’s another look at the dine-in kitchen featuring the bar area and the dining table set. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Focused look at the home’s kitchen with a stylish bar area. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Another look at the stylish kitchen with a very attractive bar area. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Here’s a look inside the kitchen’s bar area. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
In this closer look of the bar, the stylish bar countertop is being showcased. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A closer look at the bar’s gorgeous countertop. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The kitchen’s island counter features a black granite countertop. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A bedroom with a tall ceiling, hardwood floors and wooden walls. There’s a built-in shelf on the side. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This bedroom offers a classy bed setup lighted by table lamps on both sides. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A bedroom featuring a tall ceiling and wooden walls, along with hardwood flooring. There are built-in shelving on the side of the room. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This bedroom suite offers a personal living space with a comfy gray couch. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A bedroom featuring a large and comfy bed set. The room features hardwood flooring and a regular white ceiling. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This bedroom suite offers two bed setup lighted by table lamps. There’s a seating in between the beds. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A bedroom suite featuring a tall wooden ceiling and hardwood flooring. It offers a large bed set and doorways leading to the home’s balcony deck. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A look at the bedroom’s doorways leading to the private balcony area. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Here’s a look at the hallway leading to the bathroom. It features gorgeous marble tiles flooring. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Bathroom featuring a double sink marble counter and a walk-in shower room. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This bathroom offers a single sink counter with a vessel sink and a toilet. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A closer look at this bathroom’s pedestal sink set near the window. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
There’s an outdoor dining outside, featuring an outdoor dining table with a rooster decor on top. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Here’s a look at the stunning outdoor area of the house, taken from the bedroom’s private balcony area. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A focused look at the greenery at the back of the house. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
There’s a swimming pool outside, surrounded by the home’s greenery. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Another look at the home’s swimming pool area featuring a deck on the side where an outdoor dining and living are set. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A focused look at the home’s rectangular swimming pool surrounded by the lush greenery. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The home is not a newer, custom-built property. It actually dates back to 1863, smacks in the middle of one of the most famous and bloody American conflicts, the Civil War. The structure includes two stories and overlooks the property in a classic, colonnaded style of the Old South. Earnhardt Jr. moved in and clearly applied his own style of interior decoration that would make any boy, young or old, cry in jealousy.
That’s because the home is complete with pirate themes, ships, southern style living and lots, and lots of window surrounded by Florida’s traditional jungle outdoors. One can just imagine Jack Sparrow chasing a damsel or bottle of rum through the hallways with the British soldiers not far behind.
Significant Attention to Detail
With key load-bearing beams decorated by tightly wound ship-rope, deep dark stained woods and veneers on the walls and ceilings, and numerous window doors for airflow, one can be forgiven for think he or she just transplanted to the Caribbean inside. One room even has a mural of the classic Skull and Crossbones flag from the historical record and pirate fame; fortunately, it’s not in the bedroom to give someone nightmares in the middle of the night.
Don’t get too comfortable sharing secrets in the parlor room. Ears could be listening. The second floor has a hatch that can open, allowing airflow and sound from the parlor below. And in a location that is entirely in the tropic and surrounded by ocean and beautiful beaches, Earnhardt Jr.’s property also comes with one of the most substantial pools in the region, easily two fathoms deep. It’s a nice change from only being able to dip in seawater when it gets too hot.
Amenities to Note Upstairs
The primary bathroom enjoys a walk-in shower with a full glass wall panel as well as a sitting area, ideal for those who don’t want to fuss with tubs or stepping over. And it provides a light, airy decorative change from the darker wood atmospheres on the bottom floor. The same light-wall nautical feel carries through the rest of the upstairs rooms, all complete with full lighting, large room fans for air movement, and plenty of windows for outside access.
Finally, the primary and partner bedrooms enjoy a balcony walk, wonderful for evening sitting and accessible both inside as well with an outside spiral stairway. Complimented by 3.5 bathrooms and a 3,300 square foot living space, the Earnhardt Jr. property could easily double for a resort location operated by an exclusive getaway vacation firm versus being a private home.
Overall, Earnhardt Jr.’s home is a beautiful property and could easily be selected for a movie set with its striking beauty and look. And given the price tag compared to other locales, the home probably won’t stay on the market very long.
