Rice's estate in Atherton on market for $22 million

Jerry Rice, the wide receiver who joined the San Francisco 49ers in 1985, and his wife, Jackie, have listed their Atherton estate at $22 million.

The Chronicle reported on Wednesday that the two are divorcing.

The three-story home took three years to build. It was completed five years ago.

The house has six bedroom suites in 15,000 square feet, a library, an office, a family room with a full bar, a wine room, a crafts room, a full gym with a bathroom, a home theater, a game room and an underground seven-car garage.

The 1.4 acres of grounds are set behind gates with a pool, spa, covered veranda with built-in heaters and speakers, a stone outdoor fireplace and a guesthouse. There are lawns, a pond and towering trees.

The 45-year-old former football star won three Super Bowl rings as a 49er. Regarded as the most prolific pass receiver in pro football history, when he retired in 2005 after 20 seasons he held numerous NFL records for touchdowns, receptions, receiving yards and consecutive games with a catch, among others.

The house, which is "California French" in style, is on the market for the first time and will be shown by appointment to qualified buyers. Pierre Buljan of Cashin Co. has the listing.

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source: sfgate.com