This incredible Tuscan villa estate is located at 1037 Vaughn Crest Drive in a gated subdivision in Franklin, TN. The private, gated estate was built in 2007 and is situated high up on a hill with over 2 beautifully landscaped acres. It boasts 14,040 square feet of living space with 8 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms, dramatic foyer with curved staircase, elevator, 2-story great room, formal living and dining rooms, gourmet kitchen with breakfast room, home theater, wine cellar, gym, veranda with outdoor kitchen and living area, salt water swimming pool and a 6 car garage with workshop. It is listed at $3,995,000.

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This huge 19,935 square foot estate is located at 55 Governors Way in the ultra posh gated golf community, The Governor’s Club, in Brentwood, TN. The home, which is the largest in the gated community, was on the market back in November of 2008 for $6,900,000. It was originally on the market for $7,900,000. The home boasts 7 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms, formal living and dining rooms, great room, gourmet kitchen, breakfast room with wet bar, his-and-hers offices, home theater, indoor basketball court, a 2-lane bowling alley, gym, billiards room and a golf simulation room. There is also a large, separate guest apartment with full kitchen and living room. The backyard contains a network of multiple pools that have a rock waterfall and a waterslide, a full outdoor kitchen and a screened in porch. The home’s heated garage can fit four tour buses. It is listed at $6,950,000.

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This newly built estate is located at 36 Governors Way in the The Governor’s Club (Carrie Underwood lives there) in Brentwood, TN.It was built in 2009 by KS Home Builders and boasts 11,619 square feet of living space with 6 bedrooms and 6 full and 5 half bathrooms. It is listed at $2,999,999 and can be rented for $14,000 a month.

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A 10 foot scrolled iron door demands attention upon entry. Hand hewn beams against the wall of glass in the Great Room is the focal point as you enter the estate. Symmetrical sitting areas add detail and fuction to the foyer. Two staircases for access to the upper and lower levels give architectural design. A hydraulic elevator provides access to all three levels of the home. Two Master Suites gives option to family lifestyle, one located on main level and one upstairs. An enormous Kitchen and Gathering Room are perfect for entertaining and everyday life. The Dining Room includes a fireplace, full service butler’s pantry and gorgeous views of the property. A wood paneled Library provides a private place to conduct business or study. The upper level consists of a Master Suite, two Bedrooms each with a bathroom and the Inlaw or Guest Quarters which includes a kitchenette, living space and bedroom. A daylight basement was devised to entertain. A full service Kitchenette/Bar, a Climate Controlled Wine Cellar, Billards Room, Recreation Room and the Media Center will keep every guest delighted. A bedroom with a bathroom has access to the covered patio. The Workout Center is an athlete’s dream, room for weights, yoga and cardio. When you’ve finished your workout, relax in the beverage center. Multiple level covered porches expand the living space outdoors and offer breathtaking views. A fountain with a stone paver sitting area along with the richly landscaped yard adds beauty but still leaves space for a pool addition.

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This 9,503+ square foot mansion is located at 4008 Carters Creek Pike in Franklin, TN. It is situated on 52 vast acres of land and boasts 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, a spacious open floor plan, gracious foyer with sweeping staircase, 2-story great room, gorgeous gourmet kitchen, breakfast room, formal dining room, sunroom, family room, office, TV room, billiards room, huge back porch, and a large garage. It is listed at $5,499,000. This home is definitely what a “home” should be like. It is welcoming, has the right amount of decor and furniture, and it looks very cozy. It has lots of very nice touches and everything comes together in an elegant way; not in an overdone way like we see all too much. Superb home!!

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This gated brick & stone mansion is located at 4019 Flagstone Ct in Franklin, TN. Situated on 8.5 acres of land, this 15,506 square foot mansion was built in 2007. It boasts 8 bedrooms, 12 full and 3 half bathrooms, beautiful double bridal mahogany staircase, formal dining room, wood paneled library, massive 2-story great room with wall of windows and custom built-ins, gourmet kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances, breakfast room, back staircase, large 2-story family room with fireplace and 2 balconies, 2nd floor loft/reading area, elevator, master suite with his-and-hers baths, wine cellar, home theater, large recreational room with custom bar and built-in aquarium, salt water infinity swimming pool with stone waterfall, outdoor living area with fireplace and kitchenette, basketball court, and 13 porches. It is listed at $4,100,000. This home has so many amenities and was definitely built with the finest attention to detail. From the custom built-ins throughout to the beautiful woods used, this home is truly spectacular for a home in its price range. All the rooms are spacious and the floor plan is ideal for grand scale entertaining. If this home were in New Jersey, I’d buy it in a heartbeat =)

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Home #1 – Pictures #1,2 - This mansion is located on Brave Heart Lane in Ooltewah, TN.

Home #2 – Pictures #3,4 - This mansion is located off of  Ford Road in Ann Arbor, MI

Home #3 – Pictures #5,6, – This mansion is located at 1524 Groton Road in Bloomfield Hills, MI. It is owned by Christian Iraqui, a supermarket mogul.

Home #4 – Picture #7 - This mansion is located on Vaughn Road in Bloomfield Hills, MI

Home #5 – Picture #8 - This mansion is located on Avenue of Champions in Nicholasville, KY