George Jones , the Country Music Hall of Famer, who passed away April 26 at age 81, leaves not only behind a great musical legacy, but also a sprawling Tennessee mansion that remains for sale on the market.
Some of Jone's hits include "Honky Tonk Song" and "He Stopped Loving Her Today," regarded by many to be the greatest country music recording of all time.
The the 80-acre property at 4025 Nestledown Dr, Franklin, TN 37067 has received a series of price cuts since hitting the market. The equestrian estate located in Franklin, just outside the country music capital of Nashville, is currently available for an even $8 million. That's a steal, considering that Realtor.com reported last June that the house originally went on the market for $10 million.
Jones and his wife even tried dividing the property into five parcels and putting it up for auction, but total bids only reached the $2 million mark, and the couple declined. The price was dropped in late March to its current $8 million - 500 percent more expensive per square foot than a middle-of-the-road Franklin home.
According to the report, the estate was built in 1993 and boasts immaculate green pastures, with a 9,704-square-foot main house and several outbuildings. Showcasing its Tennessee character, the 4-bedroom, 7.5-bath mansion also features a grand entryway, long porch and even a personal barber shop.