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Sandra’s Georgia home

Oscar winner Sandra Bullock is an extremely versatile actress whose roles range from the awkward and lovable girl next door in Miss Congeniality to romantic comedies like Hope Floats, a film in which she not only starred but was also an executive producer.

Though her highly successful film career has given her the wealth to own almost any home she chooses, Sandra doesn’t vie with other celebrities to own the latest and greatest Hollywood pad. In fact, ‘While You Were Sleeping,’ Sandra has been quietly building a diversified real estate portfolio.

She owns, rents, sells, and lives in homes and vacation homes from coast to coast. Many would say that one of the best is a secluded beach estate on Tybee Island in Georgia, which she has owned for 18 years. Since her busy schedule has prevented Sandra and her two children from spending vacations here, she has decided to put it on the market with a price tag of US$ 6.5 million.

This quintessential vacation property

– or full-time residence for those who can take a year-round holiday – has an architecturally stunning main house and guesthouse on almost three acres made up of nine parcels. It also has private access to one of the prettiest white sand beaches in the country.

The estate has the capacity to house 12 residents in luxury and is equipped with a large pool, games room, gym, basketball court and private beach entrance. Structures include the 3,360 square foot plantation style main house with multiple screened verandas, double height living room ceiling with beach decor and a 2,848 square foot guesthouse with living room fireplace, a crow’s nest and an outdoor grill.

Overall, there are seven bedrooms and six baths between the two buildings. The home is decorated with an emphasis on white linen and wicker with a contemporary airy beach vibe. All furnishings except for a few personal items are included in the selling price. Always the astute businesswoman, Sandra also rented the estate as a vacation rental at US$ 1,400 a night with a minimum three night stay.

FOOTNOTE Sandra Bullock is selling her beach vacation compound on Tybee Island in Georgia, which is only 20 minutes away from Savannah’s gourmet restaurants and unique shops, for US$ 6.5 million. The co-listing agents are Ruthie Lynah Whitlow and Rachel Umbreit of Celia Dunn Sotheby’s at West Charlton Street Office in Savannah.