Across Tennessee, a quintet of custom-built rural retreats shows how privacy can coexist with modern flexibility. From hilltop seclusion in Culleoka to an 80-plus-acre legacy estate in Harrogate, each home is shaped by acreage, views, and an easy indoor/outdoor rhythm of porches, patios, and gathering spaces. These properties also lean into practical living, with unfinished expansion areas, basements and garages, remote-work readiness, and homestead touches such as gardens, orchards, and established vines.
Spacious Sanctuary | 3.39 Private Acres | Beautiful Maury County | $997,500


Tamara Behrens

Tamara Behrens
From its elevated setting up the hill from Southport Road in Culleoka, this custom-built, one-level residence reads as a quiet retreat, wrapped in mature trees and natural rock outcroppings for a rare sense of privacy. Inside, a light-filled great room centers on a sleek modern electric fireplace and flows easily into the dining room, breakfast nook, and an open chef’s kitchen finished with custom cabinetry and a separate pantry—made for everyday ease as well as casual entertaining. The primary suite leans into spa-inspired calm, while a second master suite with its own mini kitchen adds flexibility for guests or multi-generational living. Outdoors, a covered porch extends to additional patios with a fire-side gathering space, an organic garden, and views—an inviting backdrop for slow mornings and long evenings. No HOA.
- Price:
- $997,500
- Size:
- 2,973 sq ft
- Contact:
- Tamara Behrens, Keller Williams Realty Nashville/Franklin, 303.667.7541
Designed For Life’s Finest Moments | $950,000


Listing agents: Jessica Garcia & Becky Sera

Listing agents: Jessica Garcia & Becky Sera
Surrounded by over 80 acres of thoughtfully improved land in Harrogate, this East Tennessee legacy estate balances luxury living with self-sufficient homesteading. At its center is a ~1,600 sq ft custom main cabin, crafted with hand-hewn wood elements that lend a warm, authentic atmosphere and a sense of timeless quality. Built with materials sourced in the USA, the home blends rustic character with modern comfort. The main level offers inviting living spaces plus a spacious sunroom, where floor-to-ceiling windows frame views of the Cumberland Gap. Upstairs, a private primary suite provides a quiet retreat with its own ensuite bath. The land itself is richly planted with established fruit and nut trees—fig, elderberry, cherry, almond, plum, nectarine, peach, persimmon, apple, pear, and pawpaw—alongside blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and muscadine and Concord grapevines, setting an easy rhythm for gatherings and daily harvests alike.
- Price:
- $950,000
- Size:
- 2,200 sq ft
- Contact:
- Jessica Garcia & Becky Sera, Epique Realty, 865.970.9009 , 865.441.6200
Private, 4.5 Acres, Endless Possibilities | $949,000


Gina Old

Gina Old
Set on 4.5 acres at the end of a cul-de-sac in Leoma, this custom 2020 build balances everyday ease with a sense of retreat. An open-concept kitchen and living area anchors the main level, where a spacious island and vaulted ceilings create room to gather. The flow continues outdoors to a cozy covered porch that’s made for unhurried evenings and entertaining. Three bedrooms and two full baths on the main floor are complemented by a separate dining area, a home office, and a generous laundry room with extensive cabinet space, while the attached garage sits conveniently just off the kitchen. Downstairs, a small den, two additional bedrooms with a Jack-and-Jill bath, and a heated-and-cooled workout room add flexibility. Unfinished basement and attic areas expand storage, with yard, creek, and room to explore beyond.
- Price:
- $949,000
- Size:
- 4,213 sq ft
- Contact:
- Gina Old, RE/MAX Pros, 931.242.3625
Luxury Farmhouse Living Redefined | $930,000


Listing agents: Carrie Parker Peery & Carrie Parker Peery

Listing agents: Carrie Parker Peery & Carrie Parker Peery
Set in a quiet neighborhood in Dickson, this completely custom-built farmhouse pairs polished finishes with everyday ease—just minutes from Montgomery Bell State Park and historic downtown Dickson, with an easy commute to Nashville. A dramatic entry introduces double front doors with custom pull-down shades, while plantation shutters, 10-foot ceilings, and an exposed wood beam and column anchor the vaulted living room. Warm wood accents, shiplap details, and custom ceiling treatments bring texture throughout, joined by high-end LVP flooring and 8-foot interior doors. The kitchen features beautiful cabinetry and quartz countertops, complemented by custom built-ins and cabinetry elsewhere. Built-in speakers extend from the interior to the covered porch for seamless entertaining. A posh utility room adds a pet-washing station, and the primary suite impresses with a luxe bath, huge tile shower, soaking tub, and an oversized closet. Extra space continues with an unfinished upstairs area, a heated-and-cooled basement with full bath and extra washer/dryer connection, plus a hybrid “stealth” pool and large deck area under a standing-seam metal roof.
- Price:
- $930,000
- Size:
- 2,610 sq ft
- Contact:
- Carrie Parker Peery & Carrie Parker Peery, Parker Peery Properties, 615.533.7297 , 615.521.2476
Mountain View Retreat | $875,000


Pamela Brown

Pamela Brown
Set on 18 acres at the foot of the mountain in Whitwell, 6866 Daus Mountain Rd offers ultimate privacy with breathtaking panoramic views across the Sequatchie Valley. Mornings begin on the front porch, lingering with the scenery through floor-to-ceiling windows that fill the bright, open plan with light. Hardwood and tile floors run throughout the main living areas, anchored by a warm gas fireplace. The high-end kitchen is thoughtfully arranged with granite countertops, plus a walk-in butler’s pantry complete with a coffee bar for daily rituals. Outside, a back deck overlooks raised beds and a playground, making it easy to garden while keeping an eye on play. Downstairs, a 2,200 sq. ft. walkout basement includes 800 sq. ft. already finished, with gigabit fiber internet installed for remote work and quiet focus.
- Price:
- $875,000
- Size:
- 3,300 sq ft
- Contact:
- Pamela Brown, Century 21 Professional Group, 423.605.8026













