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This over-the-top Florida mansion — home to a life-size replica of the Oval Office — will list for $23.6M

It's not the White House, but it might as well be. A sprawling estate on the shores of Lake Thonotosassa, just outside Tampa, Florida, is set to hit market for $23.6 million — complete with a 900-square-foot replica of the Oval Office. Built in 2012 by the late healthcare entrepreneur Tom Simpson and his wife, June, the custom-designed property spans 22 acres and reflects the couple's distinct passions, from American history to Major League Baseball. Advertisement The oval-shaped room, which features a copy of the Resolute Desk and was decorated annually with official White House ornaments, was a particular source of joy for Tom, June Simpson told the Wall Street Journal, which first reported this listing. 26 The home is situated on 22 acres. Ryan Ascone 26 The foyer features a spiral staircase. Ryan Ascone Advertisement 26 Highlights of the estate include a 900-square-foot Oval Office. Ryan Ascone 26 The Oval Office replica features a copy of the Resolute Desk and was decorated annually with official White House ornaments. Ryan Ascone 26 The office features a replica with a 'National Treasure' film prop desk. Ryan Ascone 'It was just something he wanted,' she told the Journal. 'It made him happy.' Advertisement The desk was previously used in the film 'National Treasure,' she added. The Simpsons, who sold their company Health Advocates to AmerisourceBergen for $83 million in 2006, acquired the Thonotosassa land in stages beginning around 2008. 26 The roughly 25,000-square-foot home in Thonotosassa was built in 2012 by Tom and June Simpson, who spent about $18 million creating a deeply personal space that showcases Tom's love of history, baseball and music. Ryan Ascone 26 An aerial view of the resort style pool. Ryan Ascone Advertisement 26 The couple, who sold their company Health Advocates for $83 million in 2006, also hosted elaborate parties and even staged a Navy SEAL reenactment on the 22-acre property. Ryan Ascone 26 Following Tom's death in 2024, June is selling the estate, which can also be purchased in parts. Ryan Ascone 26 The residence boats different unique spaces including a performance room. Ryan Ascone June Simpson said the location appealed to them in part because of her interest in gardening, though much of the interior was tailored to Tom's extensive memorabilia collections. Among the standout spaces is a baseball-themed room outfitted with a custom rug designed like a diamond, vintage Yankee Stadium seats and display cases for Tom's Atlanta Braves memorabilia. The room, which cost about $150,000 to build, was a frequent gathering spot for events, hosting 30 to 40 people at a time. 26 A concession stand. Ryan Ascone 26 The movie theater. Ryan Ascone Advertisement 26 The outdoor kitchen. Ryan Ascone 26 An outdoor lounge area. Ryan Ascone 26 The outdoor gardens. Ryan Ascone Elsewhere in the home, a hallway known as the 'Walk of Fame' showcases signed guitars used by performers like The Beach Boys and Aerosmith, along with floor plaques honoring celebrities the couple met, including Tom Hanks, Elton John, Lady Gaga and Cher. Advertisement The estate also includes an indoor lagoon with a waterfall and has hosted a variety of events, including one for the US Navy SEALs. During the occasion, June recalled how they pretended to kidnap her son and used dogs and simulated gunfire to stage a rescue. 'It was unbelievable,' she said. 26 The hone boasts a 'Walk of Fame' hallway with guitars used by Aerosmith and The Beach Boys. Ryan Ascone Advertisement 26 A baseball-themed memorabilia room with Yankee Stadium seats. Ryan Ascone 26 The kitchen. Ryan Ascone 26 The formal dining area. Ryan Ascone 26 One of several living spaces. Ryan Ascone Advertisement 26 The home boasts scenic lake views. Ryan Ascone After Tom passed away in 2024 at age 79 following a battle with Parkinson's disease, June decided to sell the home. 'Walking through this house, as beautiful as it is, it's got so many wonderful memories, but I just can't do it,' she said. 'I just can't.' The property, which features six bedroom suites and 12 bathrooms, is listed by Karen L. Hegemeier and Paul DeSantis of Premier Sotheby's International Realty. 26 The listing could top the area's previous record, Derek Jeter's $22.5 million home sale in 2021. Ryan Ascone 26 One of six bedroom suites. Ryan Ascone 26 A second bedroom. Ryan Ascone 26 One of 12 bathrooms. Ryan Ascone 26 A second bathroom. Ryan Ascone It can be purchased in its entirety or in two separate parcels: $18.9 million for the main residence on 14 acres and $4.7 million for the remaining 8 acres, which include a barn and greenhouse. If sold at asking price, the home could surpass Tampa's current record residential sale — Derek Jeter's $22.5 million transaction in 2021. Hegemeier noted that luxury deals in the region have picked up recently as some affluent buyers seek a hedge against market volatility. Wealthy buyers are paying all cash for real estate amid the stock market's unpredictability, Hegemeier said.