31st Oct 2008

RESORT LIFESTYLE PRIVATE ESTATE - Secure, Inspirational - 24 Acres (FRANKLIN) $1149000

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Scenic Hills Lane Bordered by Lovely Willows, 3 Ponds and Bridging over a Creek…
Every year a pair of Canadian Geese come to nest at the first pond. This year they had six chicks… (ps. they love to eat bread and will come up pretty close)
Just before the drive up the ridge is this beautiful creek…
Partially up the drive is the stone columned entry gate working with remote or coded numerical keypad
at the top of the drive we find a clearing with a trading post reception….
to the right of the trading post just past the one room schoolhouse is the old log road that traverses the entire ridge to the Natchez Trace Parkway
to the left is the primary residence with its rose garden and ….
stacked stone wishing well covered with trumpet flower vines…
the 1589 square foot wrap around deck features this outdoor 23 x 19 pavillion…there are two swinging porch benches, one at the front door entry and one at the rear corner facing the drive…
Just inside is the main room with polished hardwood hickory flooring, stone wood-burning gas-starting fireplace and hand-hewn logs and mantle to convey the custom quality of this residence
the “bunkhouse” features four bunk beds to accomodate the younger crowd…
the main guest room is adjacent to the hall bath…
the country kitchen is sensational with Heartland Stove, a full stone wall with wide fireplace and seating for ten to twelve guests at the grand dining table…
this room functions well for large meetings or gatherings or simply to evoke the grandeur traditions of a great family…
the master suite has a large seating area, a small reading nook, another stone fireplace ready to kindle love, romance and treasured getaway memories…
the master suite bathroom features dual vanities and a large walk-in closet…
as well as separate shower and soaking pedastal tub complete with antique fixtures to enhance the ambiance….
the rear entry to the pavillion also provides access to the kitchen and rear porches.. note…
the commitment to natural materials and stone walkways and garden borders…
just down the left side of the residence is another flower lined drive…
and beyond is the one room schoolhouse engaging and charming with its own bell tower, patio and contemplative seating area… please ring the bell on your visit.. it’s a tradition! The walls and floor are of fine cherry and two windows are on either side to bring in the outdoor light…
the immediate ridge at the home is lined with Rosa Radrazz Roses…with pines, cedars, oaks and maples beyond…
don’t miss the apple orchard next to the trading post…
and should we talk location.. there is none better… a full 1/2 mile ridge is yours abutting the Natchez Trace bridge just minutes from downtown Franklin, Cool Springs and Nashville.
Welcome to Heaven’s Ridge. We do hope you enjoyed your visit. May it become a place of great inspiration for you and yours in the years to come. Blessings to you!
Description
OWN AN ENTIRE MOUNTAIN RIDGE. Freshly Updated and Renovated. A single private gated estate covering an entire 1/2 mile ridge at the Natchez Trace Bridge in picturesque Franklin, TN. This custom built home is the perfect residence or retreat for today’s busy executive or creative artist. This estate would function well as a ministry center; executive training retreat or to host large gatherings of friends, family & associates with its broad wrap around porch, outdoor covered pavilion and 2 additional building sites ready for barn, large chapel, conference center, etc. The residence features hand hewn logs & mantles detailing custom unique charm, 3 floor to ceiling stone wood-burning fireplaces w/gas starters, polished hardwood hickory flooring and beautiful furnishings available to readily make it a true resort lifestyle purchase. One guest room we affectionately termed the “Bunkhouse” w/four bunk beds ready to accomodate the most playful of young adults adorned w/coach lanterns & rodeo stylings. It may also be used as a private office/den/music or study room.

The 2nd Guest room accomodates a full size bed, triple dresser & armoire. Adjacent is the hall bath w/Andalusian tile, claw foot tub/shower combo, pedestal sink & bronze patina fixtures adding to the classically serene ambiance of this residence. The heart of any home is its kitchen & this one leaves one breathless! A wall of natural stone, broad fireplace, Heartland stove, custom hickory cabinets w/glass inserts & pantry. It is ample to host a dining table serving 10-12 comfortably. Consider your Birthday Celebrations, Anniversaries, Thanksgiving & Christmas Traditions all delightfully enjoyed in this splendid of gathering rooms! Pinch yourself, the master suite is real! Consider romance, warmth, intimate conversations & the growth of love & passion in this perfectly secluded getaway. Wood burning fire crackling next to a reading nook, seating area, spa bath & outdoor pavilion all to fill a lifetime of treasured memories.

Scenic Hills Lane lined by willows is part of this residence with 3 ponds & wide creek at the ridge base maintained by a community of 5 neighbors who use it for access. Up the first drive on the left is 4510 w/secure stone-columned remote gated entry. The property has a school house complete w/bell tower (cherry paneled den); trading post; apple orchard; fruit trees, roses, azaleas, hibiscus, holly, trumpet flowered stacked stone wishing well; numerous pines, oaks, maples & hilltop views! It abuts the Natchez Trace Bridge & encompasses the entire ridge for 1/2 mile resting just 6 miles from Nashville on the Trace. 10 min to downtown Franklin, 15 min to Cool Springs, 20 min to downtown Nashville -Seclusion & privacy just minutes from convenience!

This grand estate also features some extraordinary benefits - both well and city water; gas and electric heating options; a 30KW power generator to run the entire home in the event of a power outage ensuring unencumbered enjoyment regardless of weather or city service and the immediate property and surrounding acres are fully enclosed in an eight foot fence for added privacy and security. This truly is a private getaway retreat with possible furnishings included to attempt the perfect turn-key resort lifestyle immediately upon possession. Welcome to Heaven’s Ridge! Call Probity Real Estate for a private showing today.

Features
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Parking Spaces: 2
Year Built: 1992
Subdivision: SCENIC HILLS
Lot Size: 24.81 ACRES
Garage Size: 2
School District: HILLSBORO/FRANKLIN
Square Footage: 1927
Agent Name: LOIS NEWTON
Broker: PROBITY REAL ESTATE
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