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Tour Alan Jackson's lakeside property-Shania mention
Alan Jackson's lakeside slice of paradise, a favorite for more than 20 years, is up for sale
Country superstar Alan Jackson’s lakeside retreat comes complete with a five-bedroom main house, guest house, boat dock, custom two-story houseboat and helipad. It might even include some of the inspiration behind his hit songs.
Jackson is selling the Center Hill Lake compound where he was able to break away from the road and recording sessions and relax with his family when his daughters were younger. The 3.6-acre estate, on a gated, private peninsula near Smithville, Tenn., is listed for $4,995,000.
“Center Hill has always been a retreat and a sanctuary, especially during the week,” Jackson said. “It’s so quiet and peaceful. I’ve started and finished many songs there. And I’ve come up with several ideas for songs while I was behind the wheel of my boat.
“It’s a lot like being in your own private national park on 60 miles of lake — just a beautiful place.”
Jackson will take happy memories with him, like the one of a young Shania Twain joining him for one of his shows on the lake.
“She’d hit it big already. She was on her way to being a huge star, but she hadn’t really toured yet, and she came out there,” he said. “I remember she was wearing overalls and just came with a couple of players and did an acoustic set. That was really an event.”
Jackson offered the house for sale several years ago for $3.9 million. When no buyer appeared, he upgraded the property by acquiring more land and built a wing that includes a theater room and a new kitchen. The main house now has about 6,100 square feet.
http://www.tennessean.com/article/20120422/LIFE04/304220049/Tour-Alan-Jackson-s-lakeside-property?odyssey=nav|head
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