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Gabe Newell Buys $70.8 Million Florida Mansion

The purchase adds a land-based residence to Newell's known seafaring lifestyle, which includes a recent yacht acquisition and a new ship under construction.

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Gabe Newell Buys $70.8 Million Florida Mansion

Valve co-founder Gabe Newell has purchased a $70.8 million mansion in Manalapan, Florida. The property sits on 2.06 acres, includes a pool, dock, and a tunnel to the sea. Newell, known for living on a yacht and building a new ship, bought the home after the previous owner built a larger house nearby.

Valve co-founder Gabe Newell has purchased a $70.8 million mansion in Manalapan, Florida, according to The Wall Street Journal. The property spans 2.06 acres, with the building covering about 20,000 square feet. It features an outdoor pool, a dock with a boat lift, and a tunnel leading to the sea. Newell, who has recently lived and worked on a yacht, also acquired yacht manufacturer Oceanco and is building a new ship worth about 64 billion yen. The mansion was put up for sale after the previous owner built a larger house nearby. Summer Game Fest host Geoff Keighley reacted to the news.

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