Beautiful log details! Great guest suite! C. 1910 in Tennessee. $2,980,000.

Property Overview

• Price: $2,980,000
• Address: 5215 Backbone Ridge Rd, Franklin, TN 37064

Main Features

Acreage & Setting

• Total Land: 17 private, expansive acres featuring a mix of hilly and level topography.
• Community: Located within the highly sought-after Big East Fork Agrihood, a community centered around land stewardship, privacy, and intentional living.
• Views & Surroundings: Surrounded by pristine, protected natural beauty and serene rolling countryside.
• Security & Development: Secured with a community gate and fire alarm system, benefiting from long-term subdivision restrictions that protect density and ensure an estate-level environment.

This expansive estate offers immense privacy within a highly desirable, conservation-minded neighborhood. If you are looking for a unique sanctuary with plenty of room to garden and explore, this standout house for sale delivers unmatched natural beauty.

The Main Residence

• Home Type: Historic two-story Cottage style, originally built in 1910.
• Construction Materials: Built with authentic log accents and hardboard siding.
• Total Living Space: 2,860 square feet of comfortable, character-filled interior.
• Flooring: Beautiful, classic wood floors run throughout the main living areas.
• Main Level Living: Includes 3 of the home’s bedrooms located conveniently on the first floor.

The main home blends historic craftsmanship with immediate livability, offering wide wood planks and custom log details. Anyone searching for an authentic, high-end residence for sale will appreciate the immense potential and character built into this structure.

Interior Layout & Amenities

• Bedrooms: 5 spacious bedrooms (including a 20’x17′ primary suite with a full bath).
• Bathrooms: 3.5 bathrooms total (3 full baths, 1 half bath).
• Fireplace: 1 classic brick fireplace creating a focal point in the central living room.
• Custom Details: Features built-in bookcases, elegant woodwork details, and a dedicated formal dining room.
• Kitchen: Equipped with a large wooden island, crisp white cabinetry, a built-in electric oven/range, cooktop, microwave, refrigerator, and dishwasher.
• Basement Level: Features a full basement apartment layout, perfect as an in-law suite, guest quarters, or a recreation room (23’x20′).

The layout is exceptionally versatile, offering a fully functioning guest apartment alongside custom interior built-ins and a gourmet kitchen. This flexible configuration makes it a premium property for sale for multi-generational families or those wanting dedicated hosting space.

Outdoor Living & Utilities

• Outdoor Spaces: Extensive outdoor entertaining options including a large deck, a covered porch, a patio, and a dedicated fire pit area.
• Spa Features: Includes a private outdoor hot tub/spa.
• Utilities: Serviced by a private well water system and a septic tank.
• Climate Control: Fully equipped with central heating and central air conditioning.

The exterior landscape transitions smoothly into multiple decks, covered patios, and an inviting hot tub area designed for taking in the scenic valley vistas. Finding this level of refined outdoor infrastructure on acreage is rare for a luxury house for sale in Williamson County.

From Zillow

A rare opportunity to own 17 private acres within the highly sought-after Big East Fork Agrihood in Franklin, Tennessee. This 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home offers 2,860 sq ft of comfortable living space, set among rolling countryside and a community centered around land stewardship, privacy, and intentional living. Surrounded by natural beauty and protected acreage, the property provides a peaceful retreat with room to grow, garden, and enjoy the outdoors, while still being within convenient reach of Franklin and Nashville.

The existing home offers immediate livability and the potential to be further personalized or enhanced over time. Located within the Big East Fork Agrihood Association, this property is part of a thoughtfully designed community that prioritizes open space, preservation, and a shared connection to the land. With long-term subdivision restrictions in place, owners benefit from protected density and a consistent, estate-level environment. This is an ideal opportunity for buyers seeking a primary residence, a second home, or a long-term land investment in one of Williamson County’s most distinctive and desirable settings.