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During memorial services, former 49ers quarterback Joe Montana imitates coach Bill Walsh holding a cup “filled with margaritas” on the field. Associated Press
If you’re looking for a home, Joe Montana is selling his “simple” retreat.
“Standing in the upstairs living room on a brisk October morning Jennifer Montana described her husband, football great Joe Montana as a simple guy. “He needed a beer tap, a pretty good-sized television screen and a barbecue area,” she said.
Simple wouldn’t be the first word that comes to mind in describing the couple’s retreat, which extends into both Napa and Sonoma counties. Set on 500 acres on a hilly, forested expanse with year-round creeks and uninterrupted views, the couple’s 9,700-square-foot Tuscan villa-style house with a tower boasts the beer tap and many hidden flat-screen televisions, but what commands attention are the baronial flourishes and details, many of them imported from Europe.”
I guess simple is a relative term. If you could affored a 9,700-square-foot home, would you buy one?
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JeanieS on November 12 at 3:06 p.m.
If I could afford (or, affored) $49,000,000, well, I'd buy an island and life on the beach in a simple little 800 square foot house. Of course, I probably wouldn't be able to comment anymore.
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Cindy H on November 12 at 3:07 p.m.
Why not? Can't you buy an island with Wi-Fi capabilities?
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Charlie on November 12 at 4:53 p.m.
There is/was some islands for sale in the San Juans' for a couple of million. Isolated but near civilization. Sorry Joe, i don't think California is that good anymore.
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Bent on November 12 at 5:01 p.m.
Man, I'm even lower maintenance … all I need is the beer tap, and the outdoor kitchen…
Oh, and a place to sleep… comfortably.
Oh, and the phone book ;-)
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Stickman on November 12 at 5:12 p.m.
As for the question, No. I enjoy my little 800sf home as it is, and I rent.
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Phaedrus on November 12 at 5:35 p.m.
Oh, and the phone book ;-)
Stop being a Jerk! ;-)
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bcnqrgd on November 12 at 5:37 p.m.
Isn't that bigger than Hagadone's?
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