John Edwards' Chapel Hill home up for sale for $6.9M

John Edwards has put his Chapel Hill home up for sale, asking $6.9 million for the 102 acre estate.

Edwards, best known as being North Carolina's former Democratic senator, a vice presidential nominee and presidential candidate, built the home with his late wife Elizabeth.

According to the Realtor.com listing the home is:

"A breathtaking residence comfortably situated on 102 secluded acres just minutes from Chapel Hill and Carrboro. Custom built by Lane Davis, the home features a spacious, open kitchen/living area with beamed and vaulted ceilings, an impressive arched stone wall and fireplace; all accented with old-growth, wide-board pine flooring, A connected guest annex features a full indoor basketball court with UNC Tar Heel logo, enclosed pool, handball court, exercise room, 2nd kitchen, family room and 4 guest rooms."

The house also has 9 bedrooms and 11 bathrooms.

Edwards moved out of the home in 2010 soon after his marriage was torn apart by his affair with Rielle Hunter.