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DescriptionDesigned with the highest levels of security, innovation, and engineering in mind, The Rice House Atlanta is a stunning stately fortress. Meticulously built to 1,000-year specifications and inspired by the iconic Acropolis, this Greek-Revival style home commands an absolutely breathtaking panoramic view of the tranquil lake and lush woodlands. Spanning 36,000 square feet on more than three private acres, this “Acropolis on the Hill” boats a grand exterior with classical empire columns and entrance steps adapted from the Rialto Bridge in Venice, Italy. Boasting a world-class architectural design and embedded security system by renowned global security expert and founder of SAFE - Strategically Armored and Fortified Environment, Al Corbi, this impregnable estate features concealed entries and exits, ballistic doors and walls, a 15,000-square-foot fortified bunker, and an indoor gun range. Set within the exclusive and prestigious Country Club of the South, this is a distinct home of enduring legacy. Already primed with exquisite craftsmanship and supreme features, The Rice House awaits final completion decisions on interior and exterior finishes, and is the perfect blank canvas for someone with imagination and discerning taste to realize the incredible potential of this estate.
$100,000 Bidder Deposit Required
36,000sf
3.56ac
Entrance steps design is adapted from the Rialto Bridge in Venice, Italy
A 15,000 square-foot bunker, all entrances secretly concealed, concrete fortified
Command center location contained within the bunker
Safe Core Rooms in the master bedroom, guest bedroom. ballistic doors, Kevlar 3 Layers (Stops an AK47, AR15)
5,000 square-foot car vault
built with concrete from bridge manufacturer, Ross PreStress Concrete (Knoxville, Tennessee) and features 19 beams weighing 25 tons each, 30 steel rods of pre-stressed steel, loaded to absorb the weight of 20 fire trucks
Octagonal glass conservatory location at infiniti pool
Bank vault room
Two commercial-sized elevator locations, offering high speeds, 3
and 4-stop
Three kitchen locations
a traditional, a summer kitchen and a catering kitchen
9 fireplaces with masonry construction throughout, no sheet metal
Wine cellar location with a hand-chiseled ceiling
Concealed conversation tunnel, 5 foot indiameter, 100 foot in length
Observation tower with remote window control, glass floor and stairs planned, accessible fourth floor and secret spiral staircase entry
Infrared sauna location
750 square-foot home theater location with a 10-degree slanted floor
Two-lane bowling alley location
Two-station gun range location with a concealed entry and secret escape access
Time capsule with a bronze medallion cover, created to preserve personal artifacts
Generator ventilation concealed through outdoor fireplace auxiliary smoke stacks
HVAC
geothermal with 27 heat pumps covering 36,000 square feet
Decorative door closures from Peetz, Frankfurt Germany – made to order and withstand an 8-foot dade county missile D category 5. Made with mahogany, walnut and stainless steel, channeled for strength and designed to prevent warping.
Ballistic doors
intelligent, remote operated ballistic doors, designed to be impenetrable AK47, AR15; twenty-two chromalloy pins in Kevlar wrap; touch panel iPad on the good guy side of the door. Five are located in the bunker, two on the main level and two in the master bedroom. Push button for tear gas. Doors are controllable from anywhere in the world.
Lightening protection – 5/8” braided copper wire throughout entire wood-framed portion of the house
Exterior walls and retaining walls – 2 core masonry concrete blocks, stronger than poured concrete, filled with 5/8” steel reinforcing rods and 5,000 psi concrete for additional strength. Covered with MTI Masonry Technology SURE Cavity Weep Screed Deflector Drain Mat and faced with masonry stucco. This is hence unaffected by termites or extreme temperatures and is virtually soundproof, depending on construction quality. Concrete blocks also provide insulation against cold and heat and may reduce energy usage.
Floor drainage system
concrete slab trough for water draining system throughout
Cast stone, spec from the architect, made to order
Slate roof
Gutters and down spouts feature 6” rounded copper
Three 1,000 foot wells, offering more abundant and pure water, used for irrigation, fountains, pool and an optional source for drinking water. All water sources are passed through a water purification system
Three means of power supply: municipal, generator and solar
General contractor, architects, engineers, and landscape design available for consulting on site for new owner for smooth transaction with time and cost for completion.
This property is listed by Paul Wegener (354619) of Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty (H-57502) – 1125 Sanctuary Parkway, Suite 400 Alpharetta, Georgia 30009 (770)-442-7300. Concierge Auctions, LLC is a marketing service provider for auctions and is not a licensed Real Estate broker — 800 Brazos St., Suite 220, Austin, TX 78701, +1 (212) 202-2940. Licensed Auction Company (AU-C002842) and Licensed Auctioneer Frank Trunzo (#AUNR002678). The services referred to herein are not available to residents of any state where prohibited by applicable state law. Concierge Auctions, LLC, its agents and affiliates, broker partners, auctioneer, and sellers do not warrant or guaranty the accuracy or completeness of any information and shall have no liability for errors or omissions or inaccuracies under any circumstances in this or any other property listings or advertising, promotional or publicity statements and materials. This is not meant as a solicitation for listings. Brokers are protected and encouraged to participate. Equal Housing Opportunity. See Auction Terms and Conditions for full details. ©2008 Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. All Rights Reserved. Sotheby’s International Realty and the Sotheby’s International Realty logo are registered (or unregistered) service marks used with permission. Each Sotheby’s International Realty office is independently owned and operated. Neither Sotheby’s, Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC nor any of their affiliated companies is providing any product or service in connection with this auction event.
Buyer's Premium
12%
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Co-Broker Compensation
3%
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9110 Barkston Drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30022
