The childhood home of Nick and Aaron Carter has hit the market for a whopping $21 million – and boasts its very own art studio and rainforest.
The Florida-based mansion features five bedrooms and nine baths as well as a pool that includes a spa, grotto, waterslide, swim up bar, outdoor kitchen, stunning waterfalls and a lush Tahitian style river – all spread over 8,973 square feet.
The home, which raised former Backstreet Boy Nick and late musician Aaron is the perfect space to lay your roots and unwind as you let your creativity take over.
In addition to its gorgeous scenery, the residence also has a guest house, custom movie theater, and fishing shop.
The property was home to the Carter family during the boys’ childhood and was purchased by the former mayor of Marathon, Florida, in 2005 for $3.5 million.
The land totals to a whopping 18,763-square-foot.
According to the listing, ‘Former property owners were parents of Nick Carter of The Backstreet Boys.
‘Nick, Angel and Aaron spent their teen years at this property and attending area schools.’
The land has since been redeveloped by the current owner, the former mayor of Marathon, Florida, Steve Cook.
The home is known as the Bait shack and and has a ‘gingerbread-style exterior with Hemingway/Victorian interiors,’ said the listing.
Arches, barrel ceilings, and French doors fill the home and allow for natural light to flood in.
Meanwhile, each room boasts a beach aesthetic – with the kitchen even featuring many copper finishes to marry casual and chic.
There is also a guest house, custom movie theater, workshops, fishing shop, garages and barn on the land.
Each bedroom has its very own private balcony that allows access to the pool with the master boasting stunning views of the ocean.
The property also features a chic bathroom that boasts a clawfoot tub, coral wall and TV that sits behind a double mirror.
Meanwhile, the rest of the home also has a sprawling rooms that are perfect for entertaining.
Other amenities include a custom-built movie theater inspired by the film Key Largo.
There is also a Tiki house, outdoor kitchen, guest house with an art studio, wood shop and guest apartment.
There is direct access to the ocean – and the 195,000 gallon pool stretches around two sides of the home featuring bridges, waterfalls, expansive spa, covered grotto with seating, waterslide, swim up bar, and lush, Tahitian style river.
The listing added: ‘Welcome to the ultimate fly-in fly-out, five-acre, private island oasis across from the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport offering U.S. Customs for ultimate ease in continental and international travel.
‘This is the most expensive property listed for sale in tropical Marathon, a part of the Florida Keys, with easy access to Key West.
‘There’s also an additional opportunity for a coveted private hangar acquisition (separate sale).
‘Estate features a private gate with instant immersion into the lush foliage of a tropical paradise.
‘With D’Asign Source custom-built craftsmanship, the main home is majestically situated at the end of Palm Alley with bright bougainvillea and towering palms offering a brilliant welcome.’
There are multiple buildings on the property, including an oversized garage suitable for RV storage with a car lift.
A hangar is also available as a separate sale for $1 million across the street at the Marathon airport.
A small home that would make an excellent caretaker’s home for the property is adjacent to this property and available for $600,000.
This property is listed by Lisa Wiebe, Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co. for $21 million.