Kenny Rogers in Atlanta, Estate of the Day
Country star Kenny Rogers considers himself quite the house fixer-upper. The Wall Street Journal reports that the house he recently put on the market in Atlanta is the 10th property he has fixed up and resold. Last summer we told you about his work with designer Jim Weinberg on an Atlanta show house. Rogers house is a different kind of show house. The six-bedroom home has 9,000 square feet of space. Rogers bought in 2006 for $2.8 million and reportedly spent another $3 million on the renovation. I could definitely think of better ways to spend $3 million. It's not that it's terrible in any way that I can put my finger on, it's just got that overblown and bland look that seems to pop up in the South a lot. The home has an African-themed guest room, which as Rogers says in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution is something he likes to have in each of his homes Rogers seems pretty proud of the home and the design work saying that everything in the house is different from when he bought the house two years ago and that he "touched every inch" of the house.
The 1.5 acre estate includes a pool and spa and a three-car garage. It is listed at $7.95 million which includes all that furniture. But look out , Kenny, AOL Real Estate's home valuation tool puts it as being worth just over $2 million.
Rogers and his wife are also selling a nearby five acre lot for $2.9 million. The couple bought the land in 2007 for $2 million so their twin boys would have a place to play. The couple is moving to a 150-acre estate in Nicholson, Georgia.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
LittleMiss Jun 1st 2008 4:36PM
It's attractive enough--in an upscale furniture store sort of way. I do appreciate the cozy home theater--rather than the bland ones we tend to see. After last year's water shortage in Atlanta, it wouldn't be my first place to buy a multi-million dollar home. If anyone's looking for an estate in Nicholson, Georgia, check back in 2-3 years.
Rae Jun 1st 2008 5:24PM
I like this. There is some furnishings I would get rid of but otherwise very nice. I, too, like the media room. Very cozy like you said.
joyce Jun 9th 2008 4:25PM
i know all of us over blown yet bland southerners appreciate ms.woolard opinions.without overstating may i say that "thats her opinion"
chris Jun 9th 2008 5:29PM
I think he spent waaaaay to much time touring in a motorhome, the bathroom screams trailer on wheels, and the kitchen looks exactly like a large motorhome kitchen, oak and all...
Audrey, CA Jun 9th 2008 5:59PM
ITS QUITE A LOVELY LOOKING PLACE, BUT ONLY 6 BEDROOMS AND ONLY A 3 CAR GARAGE? NOT THAT MUCH FOR THE MONEY, IS IT? I KNOW THIS DOESN'T RELATE TO THE ARTICLE, BUT WHAY IN THE HELL DID THEY DO TO HIS EYES? HE USED TO BE SO HANDSOME!
ANYWAY, I WOULD LOVE TO BE ABLE TO AFFORD TO BUY THE PLACE.
Audrey, CA Jun 9th 2008 5:48PM
ITS QUITE A LOVELY LOOKING PLACE, BUT ONLY 6 BEDROOMS AND ONLY A 3 CAR GARAGE? NOT THAT MUCH FOR THE MONEY, IS IT? I KNOW THIS DOESN'T RELATE TO THE ARTICLE, BUT WHAY IN THE HELL DID THEY DO TO HIS EYES? HE USED TO BE SO HANDSOME!
ANYWAY, I WOULD LOVE TO BE ABLE TO AFFORD TO BUY THE PLACE.
BC Jun 9th 2008 7:07PM
Don't know where your writer is use to buying houses, but I would like to see you come here to Southern California and buy a house like this for $2 mil. Who ever writes your "AOL real estate valuation guide" may be smokin' em a little to short.