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A VERY Pricey Job Lot: Kenny Rogers' Former 11-Bedroom Home Sells for $46m... and That Includes EVERYTHING Inside as New Trend for 'Turn-Key Mansions' Grows

• Bel-Air mansion recently sold for $46.25 to an unknown buyer
• The house was a 'turn-key property' and came with all its belongings, such as furniture
• The growing trend allows buyers to walk straight in and live at the home
• Home has a glass elevator, ballroom, billiard room and a 3,000-square-foot master suite

Daily Mail UK, 28 March 2015


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When you're spending $46.25 million on a house that measures 23,000 square feet - roughly one third the area of the White House - the last thing you want to think about is filling the place with furniture. Once owned by country Kenny Rogers (inset), this Bel-Air mansion was sold as what is known as a 'turn-key property', because it was sold with all of its belongings, from the linens and lamps, to the artwork on the walls and sculptures in the yards. It affords the buyer the convenience of walking straight in and living in their new abode.



So in a growing trend among the rich and famously wealthy, multi-million dollar homes are being sold with all of their belongings, from the linens and lamps, to the artwork on the walls and sculptures in the yards.
Known as turn-key properties, it allows the buyer the convenience to pay and walk straight in to their new abode.

Such was the case for a sensation estate that recently sold in Bel-Air, which was previously owned by country singer Kenny Rogers.
First built in 1938, the 11-bedroom chateau includes a glass elevator, a ballroom, three living rooms and a 3,000-square-foot master suite

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Sprawling: This Bel-Air mansion recently sold for $46.25 to an unknown buyer as a 'turn-key property', meaning it came with all of its belonging, such as furniture and lines, even art

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Stunning: The house was first built in 1938 and then extensively reinvigorated with modern renovations in 2013

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Historic: The home was designed by Paul Williams, the architect who built homes for Lucille Ball and Frank Sinatra

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Luxurious: The home has a lap pool, jacuzzi and cabana, along with a long grassy yard off to the side

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View: At nights downtown Los Angeles can be seen lit up on the skyline over the pool

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Lifestyle's of the rich and famous: Yes, that is an elevator that opens up at the pool

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Entrance: From the driveway the home appears like a typical two-story, but drops down significantly at the back

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Grand: The entry is quite simple and most, although expansive, but the facade of the house from behind


The buyer and the seller have chosen to remain anonymous.

However, the glamorous history of the place is well-known in the area.
The sprawling house was designed in the 1930s by Paul Williams, the architect who built homes for Lucille Ball and Frank Sinatra.
It then underwent extensive renovations in 2013.

The estate is called Lionsgate because of the two sizable lion sculptures that guard the front gates.
The real estate agent told CNBC that, among its many features, the house comes with a state-of-the-art security syystem, which is particularly attractive to celebrities and owners like overseas.

The property has 32 cameras, four gates with double-high walls and a panic room.
'You would not find it,' Trudeau said of the panic room.
'It's hidden away.'


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Lionsgate: The home got its name because of the two sizable lion sculptures that guard the front gates

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Hollywood history: The home was designer by the man who built homes for Lucille Ball and Frank Sinatra (together), and was previously owner by country singer Kenny Roger

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Turn-key: The home was sold with all the possessions inside, which hopefully included this grand piano at the entrance

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Lavish: The open living room - one of the three in the house- looks out onto the alfresco area and pool

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Gorgeous: The home is designed around the backyard and its stunning gardens and outdoor areas

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Entertaining: With a lovely dining room, billiard room and home theater, it is perfect for entertaining

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Massive: The kitchen comes with not one but two chef blocks, and is perfect for planning a dinner part or day event

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****tail hour: What's a decent ballroom without a proper bar, right?

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Grand: The master bedroom alone is 3,000 square feet and has a sitting area and fireplace

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Comfortable: It would be very nice to snuggle up here to watch some TV right before going to bed


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Divine: The bathroom is full of natural light and has a tub that
overlooks the backyard, as you do


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The ballroom: Built in the 1930s, the home was made for all-night Hollywood soirees

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The billiard room: The house has 11 bedrooms, 17 bathrooms, a glass elevator, billiard room and home theater

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The study: The house was offered completely furnished, showing the growing popularity of 'turn-key mansions'

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The home theater: There's plenty of room to have people over to watch a movie, such as Casino Royale

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First built in 1938, the 11-bedroom chateau includes a glass elevator, a ballroom, three living rooms and a 3,000-square-foot master suite


Inside the $46 Million Mansion Once Owned by Kenny Rogers