305 Davidson Rd, Nashville, TN 37205
- $3,490,000
- 5
- BD
- 6
- BA
- 7,396
- SqFt
- List Price
- $3,490,000
- Status
- ACTIVE
- MLS#
- 3074062
- Price Change
- ▼ $5,000 1783456611
- Days on Market
- 200
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 6
- Full Bathrooms
- 3
- Half Bathrooms
- 3
- Living Area
- 7,396
- Lot Size
- 66,211
- Acres
- 1.52
- County
- Davidson County
Property Description
A private Nashville estate where history, art, and timeless architecture meet. Privately nestled among mature trees in the heart of Nashville, The Davidson House is an extraordinary estate where architectural beauty, artistic heritage, and modern comfort exist in perfect balance. Originally designed in 1950 for John E. Caine, Jr., president of the famed Cain-Sloan Department Stores, the home offers exceptional privacy just minutes from Nashville's premier dining, shopping, and cultural attractions. Natural light fills gracious living spaces designed for both elegant entertaining and comfortable everyday living. The secluded primary suite opens through French doors to a romantic New Orleans-inspired courtyard and features double vanities, a soaking tub, oversized walk-in shower, and generous dressing area. A paneled library with custom bookcases and fireplace creates the perfect office or reading room, while the chef's kitchen offers custom cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a large center island. A light-filled sunroom with painted brick walls, black-and-white marble floors, and panoramic garden views provides a peaceful retreat. The property also includes a private guest suite and an expansive three-story studio designed by noted architect J. Terry Bates, currently used by internationally acclaimed portrait artist Michael Shane Neal, whose subjects have included presidents, business leaders, celebrities, and British aristocracy. A spacious lower level offers endless possibilities for a fitness studio, wine cellar, office, recreation room, or home theater. The grounds feature one of the few surviving original log cabins from the historic Belle Meade Plantation, beautifully restored with its working fireplace intact. Mature trees, lush gardens, a tranquil koi pond, and a gently flowing stream complete this remarkable setting. The Davidson House is a rare opportunity to own one of Nashville's most distinctive private estates.
Additional Information
- Amenities Other
- Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, Extra Closets, In-Law Floorplan, Open Floorplan, Kitchen Island
- Basement Description
- Full, Finished
- Bedrooms Main
- 4
- Construction Type
- Brick
- Cooling System
- Central Air, Dual
- Elementary School
- Gower Elementary
- Exterior Features
- Balcony
- Fence Type
- Back Yard
- Floor Types
- Wood, Tile
- Garage Capacity
- 3
- Garage Description
- Attached, Circular Driveway
- Heating System
- Dual
- High School
- James Lawson High School
- Interior Other
- Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, Extra Closets, In-Law Floorplan, Open Floorplan, Kitchen Island
- Junior High School
- H. G. Hill Middle
- Living Area
- 7,396
- Lot Description
- Level
- Lot Dimensions
- 175 X 375
- Number Of Fireplaces
- 4
- Number Of Stories
- 2
- Patio Deck
- Porch, Covered, Patio
- Roofing Material
- Membrane
- Sewer System
- Public Sewer
- Style
- Traditional
- Subdivision
- West Meade Village
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Tax Amount
- $6,782
- Water Source
- Public
- Year Built
- 1950
- Style
- Traditional
- Type
- Single Family Residential
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