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Villa Collina in Knoxville, Estate of the Day

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I never pictured an Italian villa rising up among the lush green grasses of Knoxville, Tennessee but it is hard not to fall in love with Villa Collina the moment you set your eyes upon it. Almost 37,000 square feet boasting eight bedrooms, eleven bathrooms, more than three fireplaces and greater than five garage spaces it is certainly large enough. Not only is it a waterfront property but the Villa itself contains an outdoor pool and hot tub as well as an indoor pool. The expansive terrace is especially inviting. The home also comes with a doorman, library, wine cellar, fitness room, billiards room, guest house and staff quarters, and home theater. Located at 5628 Lyons View Pike this incredible property is listed for $21 million.

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Knoxville's Big Boutique Hotel Plans

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Filed under: Estates, Luxury Travel & Hotels

What is the cut-off for size for boutique hotels? I generally think it is under 150 rooms but a new multi-use project in Knoxville, Tennessee bills itself as having a boutique hotel even though it's got 200 rooms. The Metropolitan Plaza project is actually a fairly large project, including a 15-foor tower with as many as 32 condos above the hotel room as well restaurants, a bank and retail shops on the lobby level. There is also an office tower planned that would stand about 7-8 floors tall. The $78 million project from Knoxville-based Commercial & Investment Properties also includes an enclosed pedestrian bridge linking the complex to the Knoxville Convention Center.

The proposal beat out two other proposals for the redevelopment of the downtown state Supreme Court Building.The project does not have a hotel brand linked to it yet but the developer says that several are interested. Once approved, construction on the project could begin as early as this fall and be completed by early 2010.

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