This San Antonio mansion for sale is across from David Robinson's former home

A sprawling, 12,000-square-foot mansion in San Antonio's posh Dominion enclave went on the market earlier this summer with a price tag just shy of $6 million.

The seven-bedroom, eight-and-a-half-bath residence sits atop a private hill and features a massive backyard entertaining area that butts up against a cliff face, according to the sales listing.

The dwelling also sits across from the Spurs Legend David Robinson's longtime home at 1 Admirals Way, a private street named for the NBA Hall of Famer. Robinson moved out the Dominion in 2011.

The stucco-exterior home has plenty of marvels, from a "commanding exterior" to a "celestial rooftop cupola." However, the star of the show is its landscaped back patio featuring a massive fountain-fed swimming pool and an outdoor cooking area ensconced under a pillared gazebo.

The custom pool was designed "to scale" — intended to be just as large and extravagant as the palatial residence, broker Blain Johnson said.

"The current owner put a lot of thought into the backyard," he added. "It wasn't nearly as opulent as when they bought it."

This home is listed by Blain Johnson with JBGoodwin Realtors, San Antonio Division.

All photos and listing info via Realtor.com.

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