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I realize that the sale of the mansion known as Bella Luce (Italian translation is ‘beautiful light’) is old news, but I need to congratulate the builder who spec built this world class Tuscan estate, Jimmy Franks. Most of you know Jimmy Franks as the co-founder of Tennessee Valley Homes, but most do not know that he spec builds such massive works of art…and risky works of art at that. Jimmy’s custom home building business is Old South Construction, separate from Tennessee Valley Homes. Williamson Source is your personal portal to all things Williamson County. Our goal is to make living here more delightful and fulfilling each day.
Inside you will find 12,000 square feet of living space and multiple outdoor entertaining areas with 150-year-old reclaimed walnut floors, Venetian plaster walls, hand-forged cedar and Douglas fir beams, and limestone fireplaces. The home features four bedrooms, seven bathrooms, with two half-baths. The house has 12,000 feet of living space, with 150-year-old walnut floors, Venetian plaster walls, hand forged cedar and Douglas fir beams, and limestone fireplaces (I feel like I can’t say this without holding my pinky up).
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In closing, I’ve done business with Jimmy for close to 5 years now and I want to offer him more than a congratulations on the sale. I could care less if Kenny Chesney bought the house or Bernie Madoff did, it makes no difference. My congratulations is on the vision, execution and fortitude it takes to not just build an estate, but to erect a piece of architecture that has the significance to be relevant decades from now. Anyone can build a giant house in Brentwood, you see them all over Princeton Hills and Governors Club, but it takes a true craftsman to build Bella Luce. The property is 56 acres in Franklin, TN, with the main house just under 12,600 sq ft. Below is the original real estate listing for the property prior to purchase by Kenny Chesney.
The hilltop home was a spec build when Chesney purchased it for $9.25 million in 2009.
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It also has a home theatre, infinity swimming pool, spa, limestone fireplaces and other bells and whistles. Hammond is well known for exemplary personal service, consummate professionalism and a resolute commitment to his clients in the pursuit of fulfilling their real estate goals. Having represented more than 130 individual clients in just the past 3 years, he has the expertise, market knowledge and skill to understand the full scope of his clients' requirements - business and personal – to design a successful plan with every aspect in mind. His most recent album, “Here and Now” released last year, debuted at number one — it’s his 16th top 10 album on the US Billboard 200, and, after it was delayed due to Covid-19, he’s now scheduled to embark on a 20-city American tour to promote the album next year. On ‘Whiskey Riff Raff,’ Steve Gazibara and Wes Langeler give an unfiltered and unapologetic take on country music, life, and all the craziness that comes with it. The country music entertainer reportedly purchased this home in late 2009.
The home had been under construction for several years and is located at the very back of the Legends Ridge subdivision in Franklin, TN. Other main rooms include a den, billiard room, exercise room, and an immense kitchen with double glazed cabinetry with three dishwashers. Country music is the lifeblood of Whiskey Riff, and we pride ourselves on standing firmly in the corner of the independent artists, and those few in the mainstream still doing it the right way.
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The gated property features a long driveway and motor court. A courtyard with arched windows leads to the front door. The property is known as “Bella Luce” and is listed for $14 million. The Mediterranean villa on 56 acres is the most expensive listing in Franklin, reports Realtor.com.
Dubbed Bella Luce, Italian for “beautiful light,” the house has 12,000 feet of living space, with 150-year-old walnut floors, Venetian plaster walls, hand forged cedar and Douglas fir beams, and limestone fireplaces. A month ago, the local press confirmed that country music mega-star Kenny Chesney purchased the 11,1143 square foot 30 acre Tuscan mansion for $9.2 million. They also confirmed that Mr. Chesney purchased an adjoining 7 acres for $755,000. The home itself features 5 bedroom suites, 7 full bathroom, 2 half bedrooms and 6 car garage.
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Kenny purchased the sprawling mansion and 30 acre property in 2010 for a reported $9.25 million with an adjoining seven acre property for an additional $755,000. The 11,143 square foot villa is called Belle Luce (Italian for “beautiful light”). Kenny recently listed his Franklin, Tennessee property for $14 million. Looks like ol’ Kenny’s been living high on the hawg. I guess when you have 66 songs that land in the top 40 on the country charts, and constantly sell out entire fucking football stadium tours, you’ve made a pretty decent living. Not to mention, it has four bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and two half-baths, while also boasting a large island, bar seating, the perfect Kenny Chesney style setup.
A lifestyle so perfectly captured by the country greats of yesterday, but still alive and well today in artists who truly get it. This Santa Fe clay barrel tile-roofed Tuscan style villa was designed by notable architect Brad Norris and was constructed with 150-year old brick, reclaimed walnut wood floors, Mesquite hand-carved doors, hand-crafted iron light fixtures, hand-painted tiles, labor intensive Venetian plaster walls, and a Crestron full home automation system. The estate’s two gated drives snake across rolling fields and through dense woods before they meet up in a circular drive at the front of the 12,599-square-foot, four-bedroom stone-and-brick residence that more than a little resembles a monastery, down to the faux-aged columns that line the cloistered entrance courtyard. Kenny Chesney’s home in Franklin, Tennessee is a custom crafted masterpiece perched on a hilltop with panoramic views.
If you happen to have about $14 mil in the back pocket, you just might be able to buy a country star’s former mansion. Not to mention, it has four bedrooms, seven bathrooms, two half-baths, while also boasting a large island and bar seating . Back in August, Kenny Chesney listed his Italian-style hilltop mansion, located in Franklin, Tennessee, on the market for a cool $14 million. In the back pocket, you just might be able to buy a country star’s former mansion. Several times during construction I had the privilege of walking through Bella Luce with Jimmy Franks and it was clear after just the first few steps that this home was not only spectacular, but also utterly unique. Details like mining limestone and engaging stone masons for months on end to create the custom stone work seen throughout the home and utilizing hundred year old forested trees for interior beams make this home worthy of architectural digest.
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