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This Former Food Network Star's Savannah Estate Is Straight Out of Gone With the Wind

Paula Deen Sells Savannah, GA, Estate

This Former Food Network Star's Savannah Estate Is Straight Out of Gone With the Wind

Paula Deen Sells Savannah, GA, Estate
Image Sources: Deborah Whitlaw Llewellyn and Seabolt Brokers

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.

Paula's French-Caribbean-style house was custom built atop a high bluff that looks out over the Wilmington River.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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.
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To get into Paula's secluded estate, visitors must pass through a secured gated entrance.

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