Paula Deen’s Custom-Built Former Riverfront Estate Sets New Savannah Record

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Long known for its coastal atmosphere, delicious food, and strong design community, Savannah, Georgia is a cultural hub of the south. Not to mention, its charming homes and luxury real estate. A riverfront estate built in 2009 by chef Paula Deen and her husband just rose the bar and broke its own record, remaining the most expensive home sold in Savannah. The property’s creators set the previous record when they sold the estate for $6.818 million in 2020, according to Mansion Global. Just three years later, the property has now changed hands for $8.4 million.

Perched on the Wilmington River, Villa Sacadura offers 300 feet of water frontage and Portuguese-inspired architecture. Feeling like a hidden retreat, a covered driveway opens up to the stunning grounds and main house before you’re welcomed into the beautiful interiors. A grand foyer with double-height ceilings sits separate from the other living spaces, but is the perfect place to captivate guests for all sorts of gatherings.

Spanning 16,570 square feet of living space, the estate holds a main house along with two guest cottages and a versatile barn. The heart of the home revolves around a large kitchen with brand-new appliances which flows seamlessly into the dining room and living room. Lofted ceilings open out onto the beautiful outdoor pavilion, making indoor/outdoor entertaining grand and breezy. Boasting a grill, large pool, long dock, and sweeping water views, it’s truly an extension of the home’s living spaces/

A total of 14 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms make up all the private spaces, each soaked in light and providing ample room for relaxation. The furnishings, which the mystery buyer reportedly shelled out an extra $300,00 to keep, round out the polished, coastal southern vibe of the home.

Ridley Stallings and Melissa Hall Rowan of The Corcoran Group represented the now twice record-setting listing.

This article appears in the November 2023 issue of DailyDeeds.