MODERN MANSION

THE MODEL PUTS DOWN ROOTS IN FLORIDA

After renting a home in South Florida, Kate Upton and husband Justin Verlander have decided to set up a more permanent base in the Sunshine State. The model, 29, and the professional baseball player, 38, splashed out just under $8.6 million on a stunning four-bedroom waterfront mansion in the exclusive Jupiter neighbourhood.

The couple and their 2-year-old daughter Genevieve reside in the area for several months each year as Verlander’s team, the Houston Astros, use Florida as their base for spring training. The spacious 429 square-metre home has everything the pair need to keep their toddler occupied and enjoy some downtime.

The sprawling estate offers plenty of room for Genevieve to play, panoramic water views of the Loxahatchee River, marina access and a floodlit pool. Inside, the mansion boasts five and a half bathrooms with luxe marble finishes, open-plan spaces and a huge kitchen.

With the pitcher currently sidelined due to injury, Verlander is getting more time at home with his family than usual – and he and Genevieve are sure to be taking advantage of their own minigolf course!

“I think [Genevieve] thinks [her dad is] actually a golfer,” Upton revealed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. “She’s seen him golf more than she’s seen him play baseball.”

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Céline Dion and Tiger Woods also live in the exclusive gated community.

The pool offers Verlander the perfect place to soak his muscles after a tough training session.

The games room features a pool table, wet bar and wine fridge.

A comfortable lounge area is located straight off the kitchen.

There is plenty of space for two in the lavish double shower.

While the stunning interiors offer a vintage French provincial feel, the mansion was built in 2015.

The couple wake up to a sensational waterfront view from their bed.

The pair no doubt spend their evenings relaxing on the deck. The couple own several homes across the US and move frequently due to Verlander’s game schedule.