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A little over four years after his death from natural causes at age 81, Kenny Rogers’s final homestead is newly available. As first reported by The Wall Street Journal, the Grammy-winning country singer moved into the property in the Atlanta suburb of Sandy Springs shortly before he passed away in March 2020 to be closer to his medical team. Now the opulent French Country-style residence is up for sale, asking a dash under $2.5 million. The listing is held by Thom McCorkle of Ansley Real Estate Christie’s International.

Records show Rogers’s widow Wanda Rogers-Webb purchased the property in October 2019 for $1.7 million and subsequently renovated the premises, which included adding a custom-built elevator to help the ailing musician better navigate the multi-story house. The six-bedroom, six-bath home rests amid a cul-de-sac parcel spanning over half an acre and is fronted by a tiered fountain surrounded by manicured boxwood hedges. Steps lead up to double front doors, which open into almost 6,000 square feet of living space.

A grand double-height entry foyer displaying marble floors and a curving staircase flows to a turreted office space where Rogers conducted business and kept many of his music awards. Other highlights include formal living and dining rooms, as well as a gourmet kitchen boasting an eat-in island, high-end stainless appliances, a butler’s pantry with a wine fridge, and a window-lined breakfast nook.

Elsewhere is a fireside family room, plus a lavish primary suite that comes complete with a private balcony and a luxe bath sporting a wet bar, dual vanities, and a lavish built-in soaking tub. A lower-level entertainment area has a movie theater, a climate-controlled wine cellar, and a game room with a kitchenette and a seated bar, while the private backyard hosts a covered loggia overlooking a waterfall-fed pool and spa. There’s also a three-car garage.

Per WSJ, Rogers’s widow is selling because she has remarried and is relocating. “This home, sadly, was our last home with Kenny,” said Rogers-Webb, who was married to the singer for more than 20 years. “To make the decision to move was a little bittersweet for me and the boys.”

During his decades-long career, the Texas native sold more than 100 records. His numerous country hits ranged from the breakthrough single Lucille, which was released when he was 38 years old, to The Gambler, which has been called “one of the most popular singalong songs in the world.” Also topping the pop charts were Lady, written and produced by Lionel Richie, and Islands in the Stream, composed by the Bee Gees and performed by Dolly Parton.

In addition to three Grammy awards, recognition for lifetime achievement by the Country Music Association, and induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2013, the musician also dabbled in acting and photography. He even co-founded the chicken restaurant chain Kenny Rogers Roasters, which now operates overseas.