Charlie Jacobs, the billionaire owner of the Boston Bruins, has purchased a $10 million home in Wellington from cable magnate John Malone. Property records indicate that CMJ Hurlingham LLC, tied to Jacobs, acquired the residence at 2982 Hurlingham Drive from John and Leslie Malone. Amy Carr of Engel & Völkers Wellington represented the buyer, while Cameron Wentworth Scott with Wellington Equestrian Realty handled the listing.
John Malone is known for his role as chairman of Liberty Media and was previously CEO of Tele-Communications. His net worth is estimated at $11.2 billion by Forbes. He played a key part in Discovery, Inc.’s $43 billion merger with WarnerMedia in 2022 and maintains significant holdings through Liberty Media in Formula 1 and the Atlanta Braves. Malone is recognized as one of North America’s largest landowners with about 2.2 million acres.
Leslie Malone, John’s wife, is involved in equestrian activities and supports the U.S. Olympic Dressage team.
The Malones bought the 7,300-square-foot house for $7.8 million in 2013. Built on nearly an acre in 1998, it features seven bedrooms, five bathrooms, a half-bathroom, and a pool within Palm Beach Polo & Country Club near Cypress Preserve.
The property was listed last year for $16 million.
Charlie Jacobs is part of the Jacobs family behind Delaware North, a Buffalo-based company providing food services at major venues such as Wembley Stadium and MetLife Stadium. The family also owns TD Garden where the Bruins play.
Forbes estimates the Jacobs family’s net worth at $5.4 billion. In recent years Jeremy Jacobs began transferring control of both Delaware North and the Bruins to his children; Charlie now serves as CEO for both entities.
Jacobs and his children participate in Wellington’s Winter Equestrian Festival. He also owns another local property at 11663 Maidstone Drive which he purchased for $2.8 million in 2021; it was listed for sale at $6.8 million earlier this year.
This transaction follows other notable sales in Wellington’s equestrian community including purchases by members of the Anheuser-Busch family and Lego heir Thomas Kirk Kristiansen.
