The dwelling took three years to complete, and Sharapova<\/a> was deeply engaged with the design process. \u201cShe was involved in every single aspect of this house, down to the most minute detail and material permutation,\u201d architect Grant Kirkpatrick told AD<\/a> in 2019. \u201cTo say that she simply collaborated with us does not adequately describe her dedication and influence on the design.\u201d That sentiment was backed up by interior designer Courtney Applebaum, whom Sharapova<\/a> tapped to decorate the dwelling with a mix of antiques and midcentury pieces. \u201cThere\u2019s not a chair or table that came into the house that [Sharapova] didn\u2019t analyze, dissect, and discuss. She pays attention to every stitch and groove,\u201d Applebaum said.<\/p>\n A stairway in the home.<\/p>\n Photo: Douglas Friedman<\/p>\n The home opens into a grand double-height foyer with a spare but graceful floating staircase. \u201cI was inspired by Japanese architecture and minimalist aesthetics,\u201d Sharapova explained. \u201cI didn\u2019t grow up with lots of stuff around. For me, uncluttered means healthy. If you don\u2019t use something, you don\u2019t need it.\u201d That less-is-more mentality is reflected down to the walls, made of bare concrete panels. That\u2019s not to say that the home is without a fleet of fun amenities; a two-lane bowling alley can be found beside the basement media room, and the swimming pool is just outside the great room\u2019s sliding glass doors. Once open, it takes just a step to dip one\u2019s toe in.<\/p>\n A bathroom in the home.<\/p>\n Photo: Douglas FriedmanSee the video.<\/p>\n Sharapova and her fianc\u00e9, British businessman Alexander Gilkes, are letting go of the property because they plan to spend more time in Europe, per the WSJ.<\/p>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/4cabe759ecaf81924bf39a63f00505c6.jpeg\"\/)
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