5 Bluff, Lakefront, and Acreage Retreats in Tennessee and Kentucky

A study in contemporary comfort, 7307 Hudgins Ct sits on a private cul-de-sac in Fairview, thoughtfully renovated inside and out with modern finishes and timeless restraint. White oak hardwood floors run throughout the main level, complemented by updated lighting and a chef’s kitchen designed for everyday ease: custom cabinetry, a 10-foot island, quartz countertops, Samsung smart appliances, a dual microwave/oven combo, and a natural gas range. The living space centers on a cozy gas fireplace with a custom mantle, while an updated laundry room and custom drop zone keep routines streamlined. In the primary suite, a zero-entry shower, freestanding tub, and upgraded closet systems elevate daily rituals. Outside, the private backyard invites relaxed evenings and effortless entertaining. Major improvements include a new roof, HVAC (2024), and water heater (2025), with shopping, dining, and Nashville commutes close at hand.

From its bluff setting in Pikeville, 1981 Porch Rock Road unfolds across 4.22 acres with breathtaking views and a sense of everyday retreat. Inside, two separate living areas invite both quiet mornings and easy entertaining, while a sunroom draws in abundant natural light. The kitchen is grounded by a breakfast nook and a built-in wine rack, and upstairs, a balcony extends the living space outdoors. Thoughtful comforts continue in the primary suite with a vanity area and a whirlpool tub for end-of-day unwinding. Partial rock siding and lovely landscaping give the exterior a grounded, natural presence, complemented by woodburning stoves throughout. Practical touches—an attached 2-car garage plus an attached 2-car carport—add ease. Evenings can end in the hot tub, tucked beneath a cozy gazebo.

Set on 12 fenced acres in Cynthiana, this 1938 brick Craftsman offers the kind of country living where character and capability share equal footing. Inside, hardwood floors—paired with some tile—carry through a spacious layout with four bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, plus a living room, formal dining room, home office, laundry room, and a kitchen warmed by a cozy breakfast nook. An enclosed back porch, currently used as a sunroom, adds a quiet place to linger. Large closets, a full unfinished basement, and attic space provide abundant storage and flexibility. Outdoors, three fenced fields and paddocks with automatic waterers support a true hobby-farm rhythm, complemented by a barn with tack room, a pond, an above-ground pool with deck, and a detached two-car garage—an easy setting for days spent mostly outside.

Along the water’s edge in Fairfield Glade, this lakefront townhome is designed for an easy, view-forward routine. Three spacious bedrooms on the main level keep daily living comfortably grounded, while a dedicated office frames gorgeous lake views—an inspiring backdrop for work or quiet reading. The kitchen was updated about two years ago with LVP flooring, and a newer HVAC system supports year-round comfort. Outdoors, a new deck extends the living space toward the water, ideal for slow mornings and long evenings. Practical touches are equally considered: an oversized two-car garage, plus a crawlspace with a dehumidifier and extra room for storage. With easy access to a walking trail along the lake, the setting naturally invites time outside, day after day.

From its elevated bluff-top setting on a private cul-de-sac, this expansive parcel in Pegram opens to panoramic valley views and the kind of sunsets that slow the pace of an evening. The land unfolds in a varied mix of cleared pasture and wooded terrain, with rolling hills and level building sites that invite multiple approaches to an estate layout. A spring-fed creek threads through the property, adding a quiet, natural counterpoint to the open sky above. Set within a luxury home community, it offers underground utilities and a strong sense of privacy, along with more than one potential building location. Peaceful seclusion comes with everyday convenience—just 12 minutes to One Bellevue Place, and under 30 minutes to downtown Nashville and Franklin—making it easy to balance retreat and connection.

Size: 11.46 acres