Barbara Mandrell’s $15,000,000 Abandoned Mega Log Mansion | Shooting Range, indoor pool, and bars

Today we explore a vacant $15,000,000 Mega Log Mansion once owned by a country music star in the 1980s. In 2002 the singer sold it to a pair of investors who turned it into a bed and breakfast as well as a wedding venue. in 2019 it was sold again to a developer who has plans on building cabins and bungalows on the property. But over the past 3 years it's just been sitting alone deep in the woods on 180 acres of beautiful land.

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[arizonaalchemy]

This was indeed, BARBARA MANDRELL's Home. Her husband Ken designed Log Homes and had this home Custom for their family. The Bathtub in the Master bath was designed to fit Barbara's back and body. Very custom. The three Bears out front represent her three children, Matt, Jamie, and Nathaniel. Ken was also a Helicopter Pilot and he had a helipad out back. The home also had an Ice Cream Parlor and open area for entertaining. There is, or was a Swimming Pool and Hot Tub in the solarium. The garage with the tall door was for the Tour Bus. Beautiful place, it would be a shame to see it bulldozed. The Secluded spot was for Barbara's privacy. She really was a Superstar after her TV Show in the 1980's. Yes, I am a huge Fan, LOVED her Music !

[burnetteterry]

Thank you for being a respectful guy! It is hard to find abandoned places where the guide isn’t cussing every other word! I truly appreciate you & your professionalism! Keep up til he good work.

[tracimangham]

This house was amazing when it was built. I remember seeing a special on this place when Barbra lived there. She designed a lot of it with most awesome custom features. I remember thinking that i could live in her bathroom alone. She gave a tour of her home. There is a movie theater inside , a helipad and a room for literally anything you can imagine. There was a pool inside where all that glass was. All the shelving and cabinetry was inset so the whole place was sleek and gorgeous. She had great ideas, this house had the most amazing features.

[underneaththecape]

I remember this place, I was a wedding photographer and the venue had a kind of 'open house' for wedding vendors. It was very pretty inside and I LOVED how the pool had a glass cover that would convert it to a dance floor!

[debralight]

I've never been a fan of log homes....too much wood. For some reason this place fascinates me. I remember Barbra Mandrell being so excited about the new home and sharing her decor with fans. It's so disheartening to see the disrepair and lack of interest. I think her family lived there only fourteen or so years. That's a short amount of time in comparison to the money, design and love that was put into it! I truly hope it isn't demolished...that would be wasteful. It's a beautiful place that needs love once again.

[TerraLynn-nkeq]

I believe that the 3 Bears on the structure represented Barbara’s 3 kids. The original name of the house was Fontenel!

[cindyreighard]

Someone is taking care of that place...grass is mowed and it's clean lol. I hope they keep it standing...its beautiful.

[jrbland]

Its beautiful. They SHOULD turn it into a venue place. Dont let it go to waste.
It's a nice place to go get away for the weekend.

[susieojeda]

I truly appreciate your excitement when you are exploring. I can tell you truly enjoy exploring these homes. I can hear it in your voice. Its a shame these places are left abandoned. Thank you so much for bringing us along on your adventures. Stay safe and stay strong. With much love from NC

[JimB]

I thought the home was purchased by famous record producers and they did public tours? My wife and I were there in 2017. It was amazing and immaculate. Stunning architecture. I sure hope they don't take it down...

[SanDeeBabii]

I remember watching her on HGTV giving a tour of this house. It was amazing. It was so lively. I remember she had a Tiger skin mounted on the wall by the balcony in the great room. It looked so cozy warm and inviting. It’s so different without all the furniture.

[ursulabourget]

At one time they were giving tours of the home. My husband and i took the tour. The home was stunning. Where you say that you are in the library she used to have her music awards displayed. You could still see their pet cemetary off of one of the outside porches. It is a darn shame to see the condition it is in. We were so lucky to see it in its glory.

[deedeew]

It's nice to see that it's not destroyed like most places we see.

[maryleeharris]

This place and it’s history should be preserved. Turn it into a resort or better yet. A museum

[marykurowski]

I don't understand how someone can just abandon a beautiful home like that. It's absolutely breathtaking. I wish I could live in it. I would keep It maintained. Why would you let it sit and rot? So many people have nothing and wealthy people are always leaving mansions and huge homes empty just to rot. Sad

[debbieprice]

I can't imagine this happening, Barbara and her husband built that house and it was designed by them.

[fred]

It's to bad you couldn't get in to see more. It definitely looks awesome from what we seen. Keep finding the beautiful lost and forgotten homes, small and large. Take care and be safe.

[EmpressVicky]

My God, I hope they don’t demolish that gorgeous building ❤it looks like its in pretty good condition 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[kellierichardson]

This could be used as a movie of the Shining

[davidlloyd]

Thank you, guys, for this pick, finally, a place, though abandoned, but is in fine shape.