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Faux Castle Burns In Tennessee

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A MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR MANSION known as the Crantzdorf Estate near Johnson City, Tennessee, had a devastating fire Saturday night that caused extensive damage to the building.

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Johnson City Press

The fire broke out during a storm and was concentrated in the loft and roof area of the house, both of which were heavily damaged.  The initial alarm sounded at 8:11 pm Saturday and the responding units found fire already coming through the roof on arrival.  Initial attack was from the outside due to the intensity of the fire in the roof structure.  After the body of the fire was knocked down, crews moved in to extinguish it, bringing it under control in about 45 minutes.

The first and second floors of the house suffered a lot of water damage and the two adjoining wings were not damaged at all.  Although nobody is currently living in the home, it is still fully furnished.  The 20,000 sq. ft. mansion is owned by businessman Steve Grindstaff and has been offered for sale recently with a price tag of $28 million.

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According to the sales blurb on the real estate firm’s website:

This extravagant estate took over 10 years to complete showcasing the work of European craftsmen and architects. It is an elegant home encompassing 20,000+ sq. ft. containing 21 rooms such as 9 bedrooms, 10 full baths, 3 – 1/2 baths, 4 car garage and much more. Each room is full of exquisite details such as antique and castle furniture. The fountain and doors are antique as well.

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This home has details such as antique fireplaces, grand ceilings, hand cast moldings, Italian marble floors and spectacular stained glass. It also boasts a world class theater, indoor basketball court, large pool and a replica of the Bristol Motor Speedway complete with six cars. Not only is the home spectacular but it is only enhanced by the location of the 13 acres on Boone Lake. The home has lake access containing a boat house and gazebo.

When firefighters first arrived, they were unable to enter the property because they could not open the large gate across the entrance.  Power was out to the gate and it took several minutes to get it open.

The Johnson City Press has an early report HERE.
LuxuryRealEstate.com sales PAGE.

Posted by on January 11, 2009 • Filed under: fire
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    Too bad that a very beautiful house be caught up by fire. But still, the good thing is that no person was hurt. Those living in the said house are more important than the building where they reside.

  • http://news.review-of.com/ News Review

    Too bad that a very beautiful house be caught up by fire. But still, the good thing is that no person was hurt. Those living in the said house are more important than the building where they reside.