Set in Nashville and listed at $23,800,000, this 10,399-square-foot estate offers 5 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms on 2.45 secluded acres. Originally built in 1970 and fully renovated in 2015, the property blends historic charm with modern luxury. Highlights include a limestone entryway, curated landscaping featuring over 350 trees, a geothermal HVAC system, a full-property generator, and a screened-in porch with a fireplace and built-in heaters.
Inside, the primary suite offers his-and-hers baths, heated floors, and expansive views. Secondary bedrooms include en-suite baths, while extras like an elevator, dual offices, groin-vaulted ceilings, Crotch Mahogany paneling, Lutron lighting, and a custom Moongate built from Texas limestone round out this secluded Belle Meade retreat.
Where is Nashville, TN?
Nashville, Tennessee, is the state capital and cultural heart of Middle Tennessee, located roughly 210 miles west of Knoxville and 250 miles east of Memphis. Situated along the Cumberland River, it blends southern heritage with a modern urban core, offering rich musical history, vibrant nightlife, and a dynamic economy anchored by healthcare, education, and entertainment.
Famous for its country music and venues like the Grand Ole Opry, Nashville also boasts a vibrant arts and food scene. The city is 8 miles from Nashville International Airport and close to Franklin (20 miles) and Murfreesboro (35 miles). With historic neighborhoods, green spaces, and a growing tech scene, it attracts both creatives and professionals.
Front Exterior
Two oversized planters flank the paved walkway leading to a double-door entry with sidelights and second-level windows above. The facade combines black shutters with white brick for contrast. Trees and shrubs line both sides of the entrance.
Entry Foyer
The entry features a hardwood floor with a rug leading to a pair of white double doors. A wooden console stands beneath a framed mirror next to a set of glass-paneled doors. A ceiling-mounted lantern provides central lighting.
Living Room
The living area includes matching sofas facing each other with two blue patterned chairs between them. French doors open directly to the backyard pool area. A transom window above the doors brings in additional daylight.
Living Room
From the back of the living room, exposed ceiling beams and high windows are visible above the sitting area. The open floor plan leads into the kitchen, with a wide island and seating. A large plant in the corner adds greenery near the transition space.
Dining Room
Eight upholstered chairs surround a dark wood dining table beneath a chandelier. A fireplace with gold accents sits against one wall, opposite a curved wall of windows with floor-length curtains. The perimeter of the rug matches the shape of the bay window.
Kitchen
The kitchen includes a central island with two stools and a black marble surface. The cabinetry lines two walls with integrated appliances and a hood vent above the stove. A round window over the left counter adds architectural detail.
Breakfast Area
The breakfast nook has a round table and four bamboo-style chairs in front of built-in shelving. Behind the table, a curtain divides this area from the living space. A framed panel and wall sconces provide symmetry on the feature wall.
Formal Sitting Room
A seating arrangement of chairs and a sofa sits on a large rug with ornate patterns. French doors and tall windows let in natural light. The room connects to another sitting area via a wide doorway with views of chandeliers in the next space.
Library
Bookshelves line two walls from floor to ceiling, with a seating area set against dark wood paneling. A fireplace anchors one corner, and the ceiling features a vaulted peak. An antler-style chandelier hangs above the central space.
Sunroom
The sunroom features multiple wicker and upholstered chairs arranged around a stone fireplace. Large windows wrap around the perimeter, allowing views of the garden. A metal chandelier is suspended from the painted wood ceiling.
Home Office
The home office includes a wood executive desk positioned on a floral-patterned area rug, facing a large window with green views. A matching wood chair sits across from the desk, and a decorative cabinet stands along the side wall. The space connects to the upper hallway with double doors and a wrought iron balcony railing.
Elevator
The elevator is enclosed in paneled walls with built-in lighting and dark-toned flooring. A set of white double doors opens into the space, which includes a brass-framed sliding interior door. The call button is mounted on the exterior wall just outside the entry.
Primary Bedroom
The primary bedroom layout places the bed against a wallpapered wall with a fireplace and armchairs positioned along the opposite side. Floor-to-ceiling windows and French doors span two walls, opening to an exterior balcony. Drapes, carpet, and bedding follow a consistent palette with classic styling.
Bedroom
This bedroom features a wrought iron canopy bed flanked by two nightstands with blue ceramic lamps. Two white benches sit at the foot of the bed atop a light carpeted floor. Built-in cabinetry and tall windows with full-length curtains line the walls.
Bedroom
The second bedroom includes a wooden bed frame placed between large windows on both sides, with seating arranged near the front-facing windows. Built-in white cabinetry fills the wall space around the perimeter. Drapes hang over each window, complementing the neutral wall and carpet tones.
Bedroom
This bedroom contains a patterned headboard and matching lamps mounted to the green-painted walls. A ceiling fan hangs above, and a door opens to an en suite bathroom. The layout includes a large chair, a side table, and traditional wood furnishings.
Bedroom
The room includes a neutral-toned bed and armchair beneath windows framed by taupe drapes. Built-in white cabinets occupy both corners of the room, with matching hardware and trim. A pair of bedside tables and a cushioned bench complete the arrangement.
Primary Bathroom
The bathroom showcases a freestanding tub placed beneath a large window and adjacent to a glass-enclosed walk-in shower with marble walls. Hexagonal tile flooring covers the space, extending to a doorway that leads to a walk-in closet. Recessed lighting and chrome fixtures complete the design.
Secondary Bathroom
This bathroom includes a single-sink vanity with a framed mirror and wall-mounted sconces. A glass-enclosed shower stands beside a window, surrounded by tile with a marble threshold. The black-and-white mosaic floor tiles provide contrast against the painted walls and white cabinetry.
Walk-In Closet
The walk-in closet includes custom wood cabinetry with upper cabinets, lower drawers, and open shelving. A striped ottoman sits centered on a Persian rug. Built-in lighting highlights the grain of the wood panels and storage throughout the perimeter.
Outdoor Lounge Area
The seating area includes a matching wicker sofa, loveseat, and chairs arranged around a rectangular glass-top table. An umbrella canopy shades the full seating arrangement, and two dining tables sit nearby behind trimmed hedges. French doors connect the space to the house’s interior.
Outdoor Dining Area
The patio features a ten-seat wooden dining table positioned on stone pavers facing a landscaped yard. Behind it, an umbrella shades a wicker lounge set arranged in a semicircle. Surrounding the patio are shrubs, trees, and potted planters along the border.
Covered Porch and Pool View
The porch holds a bench-style swing suspended by ropes between two columns. Directly ahead, a rectangular pool and spa extend into the yard, bordered by hedges and mature trees. Overhead, a ceiling heater and recessed lighting complete the structure.
Grill Station
The built-in cooking area features a stainless steel grill and a green ceramic kamado-style cooker set into a stone countertop. Trimmed shrubs and trees surround the area along the white brick wall. A nearby doorway connects to the home’s rear entry.
Fire Pit Area
A round fire pit is surrounded by five wooden chairs with leather sling seats arranged in a circle. Trees arch around the seating zone, creating an enclosed lawn backdrop. Lighting on the ground highlights the perimeter of the fire feature.
Pool with Guesthouse View
The rectangular pool stretches across a paved deck with lounge chairs along one side. At the far end, a guesthouse includes a porch framed by columns and hanging swing benches. Shrubs and trees border the setting to create visual privacy.
Spa and Pool
The spa sits in the foreground with mosaic tile, separated from the pool by a narrow ledge. Beyond it, the rectangular swimming pool runs toward a hedge wall with a central umbrella and planters. Lounge chairs line the opposite side of the pool.
Stone Archway Entrance to Pool
A carved stone archway with trailing greenery frames a path that leads to the pool area. The walkway is surrounded by dense foliage and trimmed hedges. Through the arch, a clear view of lounge chairs along the pool deck is visible.
Garage and Driveway
The detached garage includes three bay doors and a separate pedestrian entrance. A large paved driveway extends in front of the garage beneath a canopy of trees. Dormer windows and lantern-style wall sconces complete the upper and lower exterior.
Rear Lawn
The backyard includes a wide lawn bordered by manicured plantings and mature trees. At the center, an umbrella-covered lounge space leads to French doors into the house. The home’s rear elevation features two chimneys and symmetrical window placements.
Front Elevation
The front facade presents symmetrical architecture with tall trees flanking the entry. A double door sits beneath a second-story Juliet balcony, framed by shuttered windows and exterior lighting. The sunset casts a warm hue across the surrounding canopy of mature trees.
Aerial View
The aerial view highlights the rear layout of the home, showing the arrangement of patio furniture beneath two large umbrellas. The stone patio connects directly to the back of the house, framed by manicured hedges and surrounding trees. Multiple sets of French doors open from the interior rooms to the patio space.
Full Property Overhead View
This full aerial shot captures the property layout, including the main house, pool area, and guest structure. The driveway curves around formal landscaping and arrives at a central motor court. Trees line the entire property perimeter, providing privacy around the backyard, pool, and lawn.
Listing agent: Laura Stroud, Lisa Fernandez-Wilson @ French King Fine Properties, info provided by Coldwell Banker Realty
