PHOTOS: See Le Reve, Forsyth County estate that cost $50 million to build
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Le Reve, $50 million Forsyth County estate From the archive: It's time to jump in the time machine and head back to 2011.
Le Reve, $50 million Forsyth County estate From the archive: Look at that! (Troy Stowe)
Le Reve, $50 million Forsyth County estate From the archive: That's when wsbtv.com visited Le Reve.
Le Reve, $50 million Forsyth County estate From the archive: It's a massive estate in Forsyth County.
Le Reve, $50 million Forsyth County estate From the archive: Le Reve is French for "the dream." Le Reve took three years to build and was completed in 2006.
Le Reve, $50 million Forsyth County estate From the archive: "One of the largest challenges of selling Le Reve was it sat on 72 acres, it was 47,000 square feet and just trying to find someone (who) wants to take on (what) I kind of call the big dragon," real estate agent Troy Stowe told wsbtv.com. "If you're not used to maintaining and caring for a property like that, it is a challenge."
Le Reve, $50 million Forsyth County estate From the archive: The estate is a couple miles off Georgia 400 near the intersection of Highway 20.
Le Reve, $50 million Forsyth County estate From the archive: Le Reve features seven bedrooms, nine full baths, 11 half baths, 10 fireplaces and two elevators.
Le Reve, $50 million Forsyth County estate From the archive: The property featured a private 18-hole golf course, sports courts, stables, a camping area, an exercise facility, a massage room and a pool. The entire property is gated and security cameras span the property.
Le Reve, $50 million Forsyth County estate From the archive: Stowe was told it cost nearly $50 million to build.
Le Reve, $50 million Forsyth County estate From the archive: The home was listed for $45 million in 2011. It was dropped to $28 million, and dropped again to $16 million before a $11.5 million offer was accepted.
Le Reve, $50 million Forsyth County estate From the archive: "Ultimately, if you get a $50 million house for $11.5 (million), at some point, when the money lined properly with what the property offers, (a buyer) just came onboard." Stowe said.
Le Reve, $50 million Forsyth County estate From the archive: Here are some more photos from Le Reve, a $50 million estate taken in 2011.
Le Reve, $50 million Forsyth County estate From the archive: Here are some more photos from Le Reve, a $50 million estate taken in 2011.
Le Reve, $50 million Forsyth County estate From the archive: Here are some more photos from Le Reve, a $50 million estate taken in 2011.
Le Reve, $50 million Forsyth County estate From the archive: Here are some more photos from Le Reve, a $50 million estate taken in 2011.
Le Reve, $50 million Forsyth County estate From the archive: Here are some more photos from Le Reve, a $50 million estate taken in 2011.
Le Reve, $50 million Forsyth County estate From the archive: Here are some more photos from Le Reve, a $50 million estate taken in 2011.
Le Reve, $50 million Forsyth County estate From the archive: Here are some more photos from Le Reve, a $50 million estate taken in 2011.
Le Reve, $50 million Forsyth County estate From the archive: Here are some more photos from Le Reve, a $50 million estate taken in 2011.
Le Reve, $50 million Forsyth County estate From the archive: The terrace level included an arcade, golf simulator, 50s diner, bowling alley and home theater.
Le Reve, $50 million Forsyth County estate From the archive: The most impressive feature on the terrace level, however, was the home theater. It's a replica of the Fox Theatre in downtown Atlanta.
Le Reve, $50 million Forsyth County estate From the archive: "I was told that in that one room, there are 27 seats and there was over $1 million spent in the home theater," Stowe said.
Le Reve, $50 million Forsyth County estate From the archive: Here are some more photos from Le Reve, a $50 million estate taken in 2011.
Le Reve, $50 million Forsyth County estate From the archive: Here are some more photos from Le Reve, a $50 million estate taken in 2011.
Le Reve, $50 million Forsyth County estate From the archive: Here are some more photos from Le Reve, a $50 million estate taken in 2011.
Le Reve, $50 million Forsyth County estate From the archive: Here are some more photos from Le Reve, a $50 million estate taken in 2011.
Le Reve, $50 million Forsyth County estate From the archive: Here are some more photos from Le Reve, a $50 million estate taken in 2011.
Le Reve, $50 million Forsyth County estate From the archive: Here are some more photos from Le Reve, a $50 million estate taken in 2011.
Le Reve, $50 million Forsyth County estate From the archive: Here are some more photos from Le Reve, a $50 million estate taken in 2011.
Le Reve, $50 million Forsyth County estate From the archive: Here are some more photos from Le Reve, a $50 million estate taken in 2011.
Le Reve, $50 million Forsyth County estate From the archive: Here are some more photos from Le Reve, a $50 million estate taken in 2011.
Le Reve, $50 million Forsyth County estate From the archive: Here are some more photos from Le Reve, a $50 million estate taken in 2011.
Le Reve, $50 million Forsyth County estate From the archive: Here are some more photos from Le Reve, a $50 million estate taken in 2011.
Le Reve, $50 million Forsyth County estate From the archive: Here are some more photos from Le Reve, a $50 million estate taken in 2011.
Le Reve, $50 million Forsyth County estate From the archive: Here are some more photos from Le Reve, a $50 million estate taken in 2011.
Le Reve, $50 million Forsyth County estate From the archive: "There (was) a $75,000-$100,000 train set down there, just a great little hobby if you're into that kind of thing," Stowe said.
Le Reve, $50 million Forsyth County estate From the archive: Here are some more photos from Le Reve, a $50 million estate taken in 2011.
Le Reve, $50 million Forsyth County estate From the archive: Here are some more photos from Le Reve, a $50 million estate taken in 2011.
Le Reve, $50 million Forsyth County estate From the archive: Here are some more photos from Le Reve, a $50 million estate taken in 2011.
Le Reve, $50 million Forsyth County estate From the archive: Here are some more photos from Le Reve, a $50 million estate taken in 2011.
Le Reve, $50 million Forsyth County estate From the archive: Here are some more photos from Le Reve, a $50 million estate taken in 2011.
Le Reve, $50 million Forsyth County estate From the archive: Here are some more photos from Le Reve, a $50 million estate taken in 2011.
Le Reve, $50 million Forsyth County estate From the archive: Here are some more photos from Le Reve, a $50 million estate taken in 2011.
Le Reve, $50 million Forsyth County estate From the archive: Here are some more photos from Le Reve, a $50 million estate taken in 2011.
Le Reve, $50 million Forsyth County estate From the archive: Here are some more photos from Le Reve, a $50 million estate taken in 2011.
