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A house to live long and prosper in: Internet entrepreneur sells Miami mansion for $35 million - complete with Starship Enterprise replica rooms
Published: 06:15 GMT, 14 May 2014 | Updated: 06:45 GMT, 14 May 2014
Star Trek fans with a spare $35 million can be beamed direct to the set of their favorite series with this Florida mansion that comes with an exact replica of the bridge on the Starship Enterprise.
The eight-bedroom Miami house is being sold by tech entrepreneur - an apparent sci-fi fan - Marc Bell, who has had a home entertainment area set up to look like the set of the Star Trek series.
As well as having TV screens set up like the Enterprise's monitors, and a USS Bell sign hung over one of the angular doors, the set of rooms also has sound effects to recreate the noises of the starship.
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Mission: A home movie theater has been based on the sets from Star Trek
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Beam me up: Star Trek fans with a spare $35 million couldl be transported to the set of their favorite show by buying the Miami mansion
In one of the rooms, red leather stools are gathered around what appears to be a bar, and the walls and floors have been decorated in oranges and blues to match the sets on the show.
A starry ceiling has been created in the home theater room, with tiny lights set up to look like the night sky. Oversized tan leather chairs facing the movie screen make it look like the room could be used to just as easily converse with hostile aliens as to watch a film.
As well as the StarTrek rooms, the lavish property has an area dedicated to the playing of Call of Duty, with sandbags piled up against the walls, a camouflage net hanging from the ceiling, and a giant screen to show the video game.
The house also has a video games arcade, with collection of machines dating back 60 years, and table tennis and pool tables.
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Sci fi: Current owner Marc Bell would appear to be a fan of science fiction movies
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Voyage home: A movie theater and home entertainment section of the home has been made to look like the set of Star Trek
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Game night: The eight-bedroom home also has a themed room dedicated to playing Call of Duty
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Pinball wizard: Another of the mansion's rooms is currently used as a video games arcade
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Arcade: Air hockey, table tennis and pool tables fill the games room
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Movie fan: Marc Bell, the former chief executive of FriendFinder, is selling his Star Trek-themed Miami mansion
Alongside the movie-themed entertainment rooms, the mansion has a grand marble entrance hall with sweeping staircase, a Mediterranean facade, basketball courts and swimming pool.
The property also comes with eight bedrooms, including one made to look like a desert island, complete with boat-shaped desk and palm tree wall murals.
The $35 million price tag makes the mansion the highest listed property in its Miami neighborhood. Its sale is being handled by Douglas Elliman Real Estate.
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Record listing: The Miami mansion is being offered $35 million, which is the highest price tag ever in that neighborhood
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Tropical: If the new owners tire of the movie-themed rooms they can relax by the tropical pool and waterfall
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Lavish: A cascading waterfall, surrounded by palm trees, is the centerpiece of the pool area
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Score: A basketball court has also been installed in the grounds of the Miami mansion
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First impressions: Marble floors and a sweeping staircase make for a grand entrance hall
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Chilled: A large covered dining area leads on to the pool
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Modern living: High ceilings and large windows make the living spaces feel bright and airy
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Child's play: One of the eight bedrooms has a treasure island theme, complete with boat-shaped desk