This Former Food Network Star's Savannah Estate Is Straight Out of Gone With the Wind
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The past few years have been full of change for Paula Deen; the TV chef parted ways with Food Network in 2013, and this year she's looking to split with "Riverbend," her 5.5-acre Savannah, GA, estate, so nicknamed for its panoramic views of the Wilmington River. The queen of butter-laden, Southern cooking just listed the lavish, eight-bedroom, nine-and-a-half-bath property for $12.5 million. Deep-pocketed buyers can take advantage of the secluded home's numerous resort-like features, including indoor and outdoor commercial-grade cooking appliances, dive-up movie theater, and waterfront access — just to name a few. Did we mention that the property is also drop-dead gorgeous? Explore all the delicious details below.
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Paula's French-Caribbean-style house was custom built atop a high bluff that looks out over the Wilmington River.
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The pool features a dive-in theater for alfresco movie nights.
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From the lattice trellising to the pool chairs angled toward the riverfront view, every detail in this $12.5M estate has been thoughtfully executed.
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The dramatic living room features soaring ceilings and charming Southern decor.
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Natural light floods the living room, which overlooks the outside covered terraces and riverfront.
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There are two guest cottages located on the property for when Paula's friends come to call.
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The home's outdoor space is designed for entertaining with over-the-top cooking amenities, including three grills, four refrigerators, a smoker, and a soda fountain.
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A stocked pond and croquet court are tucked into the 5.5-acre property.
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The main house incorporates the outdoors with an aviary in the family room and saltwater aquarium in the study.
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Paula undoubtedly cooked up some tasty meals in the gourmet kitchen, which is loaded with top-of-the-line appliances.
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Cooking supplies are stylishly stored in a spacious English pantry.
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With its own sitting area, dressing room, and private terrace, Paula's bathroom is nicer than most people's homes!
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A charming dock house is perched atop the Wilmington River along the estate's 300 feet of water frontage.
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Every inch of the sprawling property has been carefully landscaped.
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The luxurious master suite is one of eight bedrooms.
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A butler's pantry is bathed in green and yellow tones.
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A 10,000-square-foot barn on the property has been converted into an eight-car garage and three-bedroom apartment.
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To get into Paula's secluded estate, visitors must pass through a secured gated entrance.