By LILY TINOCO | Assistant Editor
Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Darren Dreifort has listed his Pacific Palisades home for $8.5 million.
Dreifort—who made his MLB debut in 1994 for the Dodgers—purchased the residence for $2 million in 2010. Built in 2009 and sprawled across 8,864 square feet of living space, the “quintessential California” home is situated in El Medio Bluffs.
The three-story home boasts seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms, with “stunning” archways and a sun-filled interior, thanks to its bountiful windows.
With hardwood floors and wainscoting details, the main floor features an office, a bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, a formal living and dining room, a family room with a fireplace, as well as a kitchen with a large island. The second floor includes the primary suite and three bedrooms, each with en-suite bathrooms.
“It’s a large home,” Adam Jaret of Compass—who holds the listing—said to the Palisadian-Post. “Definitely for a big family.”
One of the home’s standout features is an expansive rooftop deck, which offers panoramic views.
“It is one of the largest I’ve seen in the Palisades,” Jaret said of the rooftop deck. “You could have your own party up there, it’s unique in that factor … and there are great mountain and ocean views.”
The home also has a lush, spacious yard with a fitness pool/spa, as well as a hardscape area that could be used for different functions—like playing basketball or alfresco dining.
“Enjoy the best of Pacific Palisades,” the listing read. “Close to so many activities to choose from such as hiking, beach, bike path, park, recreation center, shops and restaurants … This home is truly a special opportunity not to be missed.”
Dreifort was drafted in the first round—second overall, behind Alex Rodriguez—in 1993 by the Dodgers, becoming one of a few select players to make his professional debut in the Majors without first appearing in a minor league game. He retired at the age of 32 and was inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame in 2009.
He remained active in the baseball world, including coaching his sons through Pacific Palisades Baseball Association.
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