Gary Ashton's Blog: Franklin Homes in Tennessee

Hidden River is a gated community in Franklin Tennessee that is propably the very pinnacle of the real estate market in the Nashville Tennessee area.

The natural beauty of theis upscale estate home community is something that never will lose its appeal. As a result homes in the subdivision do not come on the market very frequently and even though the entry level is around $3,500,000 these homes don't stay on the market for long either.

The level lots are all around 8 acres and more and in some case over 20 acres. The community is surround by the river which is hidden from immeadiate view buy all the trees, hence the name Hidden River.

The community was originally built with the idea of the owners all having their personal horses living on the…

Golfing in Nashville Tennessee

I have some clients that have a preference for the area to the South of Nashville within 25 mins of the city. The school system is recognised as being one of the best in the country and Williamson County strives very hard to maintain that reputation. Also the fantastic and extensive shopping facilities at Cool Springs and also the boutique stores in downtown Franklin and The Factory stores all add to the appeal. When they are also considering golf course communities and golf homes Brentwood and Franklin primarily are the areas that immeadiately spring to mind.

Westhaven, in Franklin Tennessee, is the newest development in the area and is soon to open a private golf course.

Westhaven is tremendously beautiful and very…

Yesterday I spent most of my day doing what I find most enjoyable about my job. Spending a day in the coutry side with two very interesting clients and just looking at the Franklin area estate homes over $1,500,000.

My clients were looking for a recreational retreat to entertain friends and family as they felt there current home was a potential diaster zone with millions of dollars worth of antiques and expense wall treatments...not the place to have all the kids running around and enjoying themselves!

As a result, they picked the Nashville area as the buyers have had some history here, and have always enjoyed the temperate climate as well as the proximity to their home in Texas.

One of the criteria they had was for the home to be set on a minimum of…

Westhaven Homes in Franklin Tennessee

Westhaven is another subdivision developed by the Southern Land Company who's attention to detail and quality of construction have earned them a well deserved reputation for being 1st class.

The development at Westhaven feature the replica of a fountain from Savannah GA and adds a touch of elegance and class to the square that is surrounded by neo classical and traditional homes that are a throw back to the 1800's

The designs of all the homes here has a similar feel to the homes in Orlando's Disney community of Celebration. The best of the old style and design is blended with the techniques and technology of today to give the home owner the best of both worlds.

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