Interiors of the Dean Gardens mansion - by Christopher M. Dean (1992)Dean Gardens was one of the lar
Interiors of the Dean Gardens mansion - by Christopher M. Dean (1992)Dean Gardens was one of the largest homes in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia. At the time of its completion in 1992, the 32,000 square foot, 15 bedroom house was the largest in Atlanta. The former owner, Larry Dean, who made his fortune in software, spent $30 million on its construction, plus $1.5 million a year on its upkeep. The home was designed by Larry’s son, Christopher, as his first interior design experience. The home was notable for its exuberant themed interiors, and extensive list of artists commissioned. It was put on the market in 1994 after Larry filed for divorce, and remained unsold until 2010, when it was purchased by Tyler Perry. Perry initially intended to replace the home with a ‘green, eco-friendly residence’, but abandoned plans after the home was demolished. The site was then developed with 62 luxury tract homes in the late 2010s. -- source link