HOUSE OF THE DAY: Buy JetBlue Founder David Neelman's $11 Million Connecticut Chateau

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JetBlue founder, David Neelman and his wife Vicki put their beautiful New Canaan, Conn. mansion on the market after living there only two years. According to the Wall Street Journal, the Neelmans put more than $17 million into building the house but are asking under $11 million.

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Although the home is only two years old, the french doors, arched wood ceiling beams, and many of the rooms' detailed wall paper give the home an antique feel.

The mansion has eight bedrooms, eight bathrooms, au pair or in-law suites on the third floor, seven fireplaces, an intercom system, an elevator, and much more.

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The beautiful brick estate sits on 3.4 acres of land

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The interior has more than 13,500 square feet

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The house is very open and airy

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All the rooms have a similar antique feel

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The study features built in shelving

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The bay windows let the sun brighten master bedroom

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The master bathroom has a large jacuzzi tub

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High ceilings make the already large rooms appear much bigger

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The kitchen amenities include an island...

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...and a breakfast area

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There's also a full movie theater with recliners and a stage

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The decor of the dining room is pure elegance...

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...featuring a detailed fireplace

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The wide open room theme continues throughout the house

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The backyard is perfect for barbecues...

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...with the patio, jacuzzi, and heated pool

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There's plenty of room to practice basketball skills

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Many of the bedrooms have attached bathrooms

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The laundry room has two washers and dryers

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Wallpaper covers most of the rooms walls'...

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This bathroom could be the size of a bedroom

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