Yankee Candle Founders Mansion

113 Juggler Meadow, Leverrett, MA

What I Love: Well y’all... what’s not to love about this over-the-top country mansion?!This might just be the most jaw-droppingly unique property I’ve come across in my 30+ years of real estate dreaming! We're talkin’ an indoor arcade, a full-blown water park, and more than 120,000 square feet of pure wonder—tucked away on 57 private acres of countryside bliss. Honestly, I’d probably need a map just to find the kitchen in this place... and I’d still get lost (with a big ol’ smile on my face)! Check out the amazing history of this property below photos.

Agent property description:

Juggler Meadow is an extraordinary, newly listed estate that represents a rare opportunity for the individual buyer seeking a remarkable legacy property or the corporate entity looking for a premier retreat or upscale function space. It features ~120,000 sq ft. of astonishing living space in eight structures spread out over ~60 tranquil, park-like acres in the heart of Western MA. There are a total of 16 bedrooms (five in the main house), along with a world-class, ~50,000 sq ft. Spa, four tennis courts, two car barns, 9-hole golf course, pool, indoor water park, full-size auditorium, stage equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual systems, several guest houses, and more. No expense was spared in the design and building of this compound, which features the highest quality craftsmanship and the finest materials sourced from all over the world. This exquisitely private, expansive compound offers every conceivable amenity and presents boundless opportunities for the discerning buyer.

Listing agent is: Johnny Hatem Jr, Douglas Elliman Real Estate - The Sarkis Team

The history on this home is so interesting:

• History:

  Michael Kittredge II began transforming the property in the early 1980s, expanding it significantly over the next 30 years. The estate, known as Juggler Meadow, is a testament to his vision of a self-sufficient and luxurious compound. 

• Features:

  Juggler Meadow boasts a main house, a clubhouse, a spa, a pool cabana, two guest houses, and two climate-controlled car barns. It also features a professional stage, a nine-hole golf course, two tennis courts, and an indoor water park. 

• Size and Scale:

  The estate covers 60 acres and has approximately 120,000 square feet of living and recreation space spread across eight structures. The main residence is a 25,000-square-foot house designed in the colonial style. 

• Notable Amenities:

  The property includes a fully staffed 55,000-square-foot spa, a bowling alley, two wine cellars, a clubhouse, an indoor water park, a nine-hole golf course, two tennis courts, and two climate-controlled car barns. Kittredge also built a concert-quality stage where he hosted private concerts with artists like Hall & Oates, The Doobie Brothers, and KC and the Sunshine Band. 

About Michael Kittredge and Yankee Candles:

• 1969:

  Michael Kittredge II, a 16-year-old from Holyoke, Massachusetts, made a candle for his mother using melted crayons. A neighbor was so impressed that she asked him to make one for her as well. 

• Early 1970s:

  With the money from the initial sale, Kittredge bought more wax and started producing candles in larger quantities. He initially operated the business from his family's garage. 

• Late 1970s:

  Yankee Candle began to expand, with its first retail store opening in South Hadley, Massachusetts, in 1975. 

• 1980s and Beyond:

  The company continued to grow, expanding its product line and retail footprint. By 1997, Yankee Candle had annual sales of $150 million and had become a major tourist attraction with its flagship store in South Deerfield, Massachusetts. 

• 1998:

  Michael Kittredge II sold 90% of Yankee Candle to Forstmann Little & Co. for about $500 million. 

• Later Years:

  Kittredge continued to be involved with the company and its foundation, and he also supported the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and other charitable organizations. He was diagnosed with cancer in the early 1990s and began delegating responsibility for the company's operations. 

• 2019:

  Michael Kittredge II passed away at the age of 67. 

Information about this home was found on Zillow. This home is active for sale as of the time of this publish date.

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