6417 Riverplace Drive is located in the Riverwalk on the Harpeth is a planned 324-acre park community. Riverwalk was carefully planned to preserve natural elements for the enjoyment of residents. Tree-lined streets with sidewalks and underground utilities create a pedestrian-friendly environment and access to trails and parks.

Riverwalk on the Harpeth is west of downtown Nashville in the thriving community of Bellevue. Named one of Tennessee's fastest growing communities, Bellevue is home to all the modern conveniences you'd expect including retail shops, restaurants, movie theaters, churches, schools, public parks and golf courses. Located just off I-40, only 20-minutes away from downtown Nashville or Brentwood, and is also conveniently located to West End and Vanderbilt.

Riverwalk on the Harpeth features include over 150 acres of protected open space with four community parks, an Aquatic Center featuring a junior Olympic swimming pool, cabana, children's pool, children's play park, and play lawn. The community has over a mile of 10 foot wide paved network of trails taking you through the extensive wooded areas and Green-way along the peaceful Harpeth River.

Riverwalk on the Harpeth features a covered pavilion that overlooks the recreation complex and provides a scenic venue for gathering with friends and neighbors. The scenic beauty of this community is unsurpassed by none in the Nashville area.

Welcome Home to 6417 Riverplace Drive -

This Gorgeous custom built home is located in the "Overlook" area of Riverwalk on the Harpeth. The Overlook area offers some of the most elevated panoramic vistas of the beautiful mountains and rolling countryside in this scenic community.

• Striking professionally decorated home with great open floor plan.... a perfect "10" that is wonderful for family living and entertaining. The home is filled with windows that create a wonderful warm sunny feel for you and your family.  This Spacious home contains 4,759-sq/ft on three levels with 5-Bedrooms, 4.5-Baths, and four separate Living areas.
• The Grand Master Suite on the second floor has a spacious adjoining Sitting room complete with Cozy Fireplace that can be enjoyed from both areas. The Master Bath has his and her vanities, whirlpool tub, large shower and a large walkin closet. The Master Suite has all of the extra touch's including trey ceilings, and a comfy window seat..... a true homeowners retreat.
• Custom amenities include professionally painted rooms, built-in bookcases surrounding the well appointed stone-face gas fireplace the Living room, and a double sided Fireplace in the MBR / Sitting room area.
• The Home is loaded with beautiful and expensive Macchaito Pecan and Appalachian Hardwood floors, large crown moldings throughout, columns in the foyer, and Quarry Tile floors in the lower level.
• Spacious Gourmet Kitchen with Center Island and Raised Bar has Maple cabinets and solid surface countertops that are the 'heart" of the home and is perfect for entertaining family and friends.  Kitchen also has a sunny dining area that is open to the family room and a Butler's Pantry adjoining the Dining room area.
• Fantastic Lower level area that offers an adjoining 5th Bedroom and full Bath. It can be utilized for multiple purposes as Recreation room, Family Room, or Mother In-law Quarters. Space contains 856-sq/ft with Quarry Tile Floors, plenty of windows and has outside entry onto private covered patio area.
• The fully bricked home sits on a beautiful landscaped corner lot, and has an oversize two car garage with room for a workshop or extra storage. The lower level also has a 256-sq/ft storage area with double-door outside access to the back yard.

This exclusive residence in Riverwalk on the Harpeth is a one of a kind home that would satisfy any discriminating buyer. Be the envy of your neighbors and friends with this unique and spacious home in one of Nashville's most scenic family communities on the west side.

Please give me a call at 615-289-4141 or drop me a email if you would like to setup a private showing of the available luxury homes in this wonderful community. Please visit my website to view a Hi-Definition slideshow of this stunning home.

Please be sure to visit one of Nashvilles Top Ranked Real Estate websites.... Nashville Tennessee Century 21 Premier to learn more about this great lakefront and golf course community and the available property listings middle Tennessee has to offer.

Windstone is located on Murray Lane off Franklin Road in the heart of Brentwood. Ideally situated between Nashville and historic downtown Franklin. Windstone is just minutes from the best public and private schools in the state, I-65, the Brentwood business district, shopping and world-class sporting and entertainment venues. 

The homes in Windstone make an artistic statement. The authenticity, the sensitivity to tradition and the landscapes work together in much the same way that music and paintings are created - through inspiration, self-expression, and experience. Community sidewalks, street trees, fishing ponds, and green spaces all contribute to Windstone's natural beauty. These homes range from 4,000 sq. ft. to 10,000 sq. ft. and are priced from $800k to over $3.5-million. Windstone also offers fabulous upscale Townhomes priced from $800k to $900k and range in size from 3,400 square feet to 3,700 square feet.

As you enter through the hand crafted gates, the community fans out between the ridgelines of a secluded valley containing nearly 200 acres, offering privacy and vistas from individual home sites. Only 110 homes are planned for this one-of-a-kind community, where attention to horticulture and architecture are unparalleled for the region. The property originally belonged to the late Eddy Arnold, legendary singer and songwriter, for more than 50 years. The famous crooner utilized the property as his retreat from show business and a very busy travel schedule.

Amenities are top tier, yet understated. The Residents Club, with its elegant, resort-style pool, overlooks both a beautiful lawn and manicured pond. Inside, the exercise facilities offer the most high-tech equipment available and the gathering room is the perfect place to host community events and activities.

A great school system is an important factor in choosing the right home. Windstone offers you not only a unique neighborhood experience, but also superior educational opportunities for students in either the public or private school system.

Public Schools - Scales Elementary (K-5), Brentwood Middle School (6-8), and Brentwood High School (9-12).

Private Schools - Brentwood Academy (6-12),Christ Presbyterian Academy (K-12), Currey-Ingram Academy (K-12), Franklin Road Academy (K-12), and David Lipscomb Campus School (K-12).

Brentwood has over 60-neighborhoods with many offering numerous luxury homes and estates to give buyers the spectacular lifestyle in living that are looking.

Please give me a call at 615-289-4141 or drop me a email if you would like to setup a private showing of the available homes in this prestigious community.

Please be sure to visit one of Nashvilles Top Ranked Real Estate websites.... Nashville Tennessee Century 21 Premier to learn more about these spectacular luxury Estate communities and the available property listings middle Tennessee has to offer.

Welcome home to Legends Ridge featuring 300 acres of rolling hills with more than 35 acres of peaceful walking trails, common areas and ponds.  Located just a few miles north of Historic downtown Franklin Tennessee, off of Hillsboro Road.... Legends Ridge is a "Higher Standard of Living." Legends Ridge is also conveniently located to Brentwood, just 10-minutes from the Maryland Farms business district.

The development is comprised of 176 one-acre estate home-sites.  Legends Ridge features 300 acres of rolling hills with more than 35 acres of peaceful walking trails, common areas and ponds. The development is comprised of 176 one-acre estate home-sites, with 154 under construction or completed.  Luxury Home prices range from just under $800k to over $2-million.  This Gorgeous community offers some of the finest living with European, traditional and contemporary designed estate homes. Legends Ridge offers a wide selection of one-acre homesites - not something found in most Williamson County communities of prestige. Estate building sites range from $200k to $300k and offer basement, heavily treed or lots with breathtaking views of the Williamson County's rolling hills.

Community amenities include Swimming Pool with party pavilion and kitchen. Also two lighted competitive-grade tennis courts are available. Extensive, lakeside playground with seated stone overlook. A 3.5-acre lake with lighted fountains, stocked with 2,600 bluegill, catfish and bass. Legends Ridge has 1/3 of a mile of paved scenic walking-trails around the lake. If it is time for you and your family to start enjoying luxury living at its best, please let me know and I will ensure that your dream home is located.

Legends Ridge is in the Williamson County School system of which is considered one of the finest school systems in the country. The children who reside in Legends Ridge attend Walnut Grove Elementary School, Grassland Middle School, and Franklin High School. In addition, the Legends Ridge community is located just minutes away from the area's top private schools including Battle Ground Academy, Brentwood Academy, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Ensworth School, and St. Matthew.

Franklin has many neighborhoods offering numerous luxury homes and estates to give buyers the spectacular lifestyle in living that are looking.

Please give me a call at 615-289-4141 or drop me a email if you would like to setup a private showing of the available homes in this prestigious community.

Please be sure to visit one of Nashvilles Top Ranked Real Estate websites.... Nashville Tennessee Century 21 Premier to learn more about these spectacular luxury Estate communities and the available property listings middle Tennessee has to offer.

McGavock Farmsis located at Franklin Road and Murray Lane and is one of the premier luxury neighborhoods found in BrentwoodTennessee. McGavock Farms is located only minutes south from the Maryland Farms business district. It is also convenient to the Cool Springs Galleria.... one of Tennessee's largest shopping Mecca's offering great shopping and dining.

McGavock Farmsis practically in walking distance of Brentwood Middle school and Brentwood High school, and only a couple of minutes from Scales Elementary school.... some of the top ranked schools in middle Tennessee. This prestigious community offers some of the premier luxury Estate homes found south of Nashville, ranging from $900K to over $4M. The architecture found in the home designs encompasses a diversified blend from European French Chateau's, contemporary to more traditional designs.

Brentwood has over 60-neighborhoods with many offering numerous luxury homes and estates to give buyers the spectacular lifestyle in living that are looking.

Please give me a call at 615-289-4141 or drop me a email if you would like to setup a private showing of the available homes in this prestigious community.

Please be sure to visit one of Nashville's Top Ranked Real Estate websites.... Nashville Tennessee Century 21 Premier to learn more about these spectacular luxury Estate communities and the available property listings middle Tennessee has to offer.

Princeton Hills is located at Franklin Road and Murray Lane and is one of the crown jewels of upscale neighborhoods found in Brentwood Tennessee.  This prestigious community offers some of the premier luxury Estate homes found south of Nashville, ranging from $1.1M to over $4M. The architecture found in the home designs encompasses a diversified blend from European Chateau's, contemporary to more traditional designs.

The heritage of this area dates back to the Civil War era when several of the historical battles of Nashville were fought in the Franklin Road and Granny White Pike area. The magnificent entrance to this community depicts one of the famous battles fought between Confederate and Union troops from this era.

Princeton Hills is located only minutes south from the Maryland Farms business district. It is also convenient to the Cool Springs Galleria.... one of Tennessee's largest shopping Mecca's offering great shopping and dining. Princeton Hills is practically in walking distance of Brentwood Middle school and Brentwood High school, and only minutes from Scales Elementary school.... some of the top ranked schools in middle Tennessee.

Brentwood has over 60-neighborhoods with many offering numerous luxury homes and estates to give buyers the spectacular lifestyle in living that are looking.

Please give me a call at 615-289-4141 or drop me a email if you would like to setup a private showing of the available homes in this prestigious community.

Please be sure to visit one of Nashvilles Top Ranked Real Estate websites.... Nashville Tennessee Century 21 Premier to learn more about these spectacular luxury Estate communities and the available property listings middle Tennessee has to offer.

Hendersonville & Gallatin located just north of downtown on Old Hickory Lake is home to Nashville's only Lakefront and Golf Course community.... Fairvue Plantation. This spectacular neighborhood has 36-holes of golf and offers a lifestyle of sporting leisure unmatched in the Nashville area. Other wonderful subdivisions in the Old Hickory Lake area are Lake Harbor, and Savannah. The area also offers a number of additional Lakefront Homes in communities like Emerald Pointe, and Brandywine Harbor.

Old Hickory Lake being the largest in the Nashville area....Is on the Cumberland River with 22,500 acres of water and 440 miles of shoreline. You will find many public boat ramps all around the lake. It's a Tennessee Valley Authority dam....with controlled water levels. You can actually get to the Gulf of Mexico from Old Hickory Lake by going through a series of locks over to the Mississippi River.

You will find many Lakefront and Lakeview neighborhoods in the towns and communities that surround Old Hickory Lake.... Hendersonville, Gallatin, Mt Juliet, and Old Hickory. Click Here to view a Interactive Real Estate Map of the available Homes surrounding the shores of Old Hickory Lake. You can also view available Lakefront property listing's of each town. 

Please give me a call at 615-289-4141 or drop me a email if you would like to setup a private showing of the available lakefront homes in the Old Hickory Lake area.

Please be sure to visit one of Nashvilles Top Ranked Real Estate websites.... Nashville Tennessee Century 21 Premier to learn more about these wonderful lakefront communities and the available property listings middle Tennessee has to offer. 

LaurelBrooke is located in the heart of middle Tennessee's Equestrian country, just 12 miles south of downtown Nashville in neighboring Williamson County. With easy access to downtown Franklin, Brentwood, Belle Meade, Green Hills and Cool Springs, LaurelBrooke is in an ideal location with an outstanding selection of both public and private schools. Williamson County Public Schools consistently rank as Tennessee's top county school system.

LaurelBrooke is a private and gated community located on close to 600 acres of serene forest land just a few miles south of Nashville, Tennessee, and a few miles north of historic Franklin, Tennessee. The community consists of five separate sections, each one boasting its own character and charm.

LaurelBrooke is a private and gated community with close to 600 acres with gently-rolling wooded hills and over 200 acres of forest. Two conveniently located entrances, staffed with full time guards, open to approximately 320 one-half acre to eight acre home-sites nestled within five distinctive and beautiful neighborhoods: The Woodlands, The Lakes, The Boulevard, The Estates and The Reserve.

Magnificent streetscapes of LaurelBrooke include sidewalks throughout LaurelBrooke are lighted by gas-style street lamps and bordered with evergreen hedges or decorative stone walls. The LaurelBrooke gatehouse welcomes you and your guests to this special retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

At LaurelBrooke, luxurious surroundings are as important as the beauty of each home. Stone walls and evergreen hedges curve gently throughout the neighborhood, and sparkling lakes, brimming with fish and delicate swans, are surrounded by acres of dense forests. LaurelBrooke is a retreat where beauty immerses the senses, and serenity restores the balance of life.

Franklin has many neighborhoods offering numerous luxury homes and estates to give buyers the spectacular lifestyle in living that are looking.

Please give me a call at 615-289-4141 or drop me a email if you would like to setup a private showing of the available homes in this prestigious community.

Please be sure to visit one of Nashvilles Top Ranked Real Estate websites.... Nashville Tennessee Century 21 Premier to learn more about these spectacular luxury Estate communities and the available property listings middle Tennessee has to offer.

Nashville Area Real Estate- News channels continue to paint daily a grim picture of the Real Estate market across the country.  There are towns around the nation that are experiencing foreclosure rates up to 70%. Aggressive home buyers can definitely still find some deals in the Nashville real estate market due to bank foreclosures, and home prices being slightly off due to national economic downturn and the current lending markets.

Nashville homes sales and prices are down as expected from a year ago, but based on the Greater Nashville Association of Realtors®(GNAR) the facts only show less than a 10% decline.  Based on the national average, Nashville is definitely holding it's own, in these tough markets. 

There were 2,075 home closings reported for the month of September, according to figures provided by the Greater Nashville Association of Realtors®(GNAR). This represents a decrease of 19.8 percent from the 2,587 closings reported for the same period last year.

There were 6,836 closings reported for the third quarter of 2008. That is a 26.5 percent decrease compared to the 9,265 closings reported in the third quarter of 2007.

And, there were 19,833 closings year-to-date in 2008. That is a 27.5 percent decrease compared to the 27,365 closings reported through September 2007.

"There is no better place to be right now than right here in Greater Nashville," said Mandy Wachtler, 2008 President of the Greater Nashville Association of Realtors. "Clearly, the entire national economy, including real estate, is in a difficult place and there are no quick-fix, easy answers. However, what this region has to offer, as evidenced by all the media attention here for everything from presidential debates to sports, makes it more attractive than virtually any other city. We have some work to do, but we have a lot to work with, too. Ultimately, that gives us great expectations for continued stability followed by improvement in home sales sooner than other locations may experience it."

A comparison of sales by category for September is:

There were 2,001 sales pending at the end of September, compared with 2,214 sales that were pending at the same time last year. The median residential price during September was $169,900 and for a condominium it was $148,500. That compares with median residential and condominium prices at this time last year of $182,291 and $162,500 respectively. The average number of days on the market for a single-family residence was 79 days.

Inventory at the end of September was 24,270. That compares with an inventory of 22,821 at the end of September 2007. Current inventory of properties by category, compared to the same time last year, is:

"Inventory levels continue to favor potential buyers, but are much more balanced than many people assume," Wachtler said. "Greater Nashville has about an eleven or twelve month supply available based on current sales levels. And, for single-family residential only, the supply is only about eight or nine months. Certainly, there is plenty from which to choose and it will take some time to absorb what is available, but other locations have been experiencing inventory supplies much larger that what is available here. "

The Greater Nashville Association of Realtors® is one of Middle Tennessee's largest professional trade associations and serves as the primary voice for Nashville-area property owners and real estate professionals. REALTOR® is a registered trademark which September be used only by real estate professionals who are members of the National Association of REALTORS® and subscribe to its strict Code of Ethics.

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NOW For The Rest of the Story.........Are The Deals Fading?

The glitter in many buyers eyes that are looking for the "Deals" are starting to diminish due in part that lending institutions are not being as aggressive in allowing the price to drop as much as they have earlier this year. In discussions and negotiations for clients regarding foreclosed homes, it appears that banks and lending companies are now thinking that Uncle Sam will be offsetting some portion of their loses with the new $700-Billion bail out recently passed by the federal government....so they are not as hurried in getting the homes moved. 

This along with Banks being even less motivated when you are in a market that has suffered only a marginal decline.  Dealing in the foreclosure market can be a very painful and lengthy challenge in its best day, because banks slow-roll the process so they can get multiple offers and then pit the potential buyers against each other in a bidding war. This can result at times in paying close to the average market price when the smoke clears, or wasting weeks on end to find out that you have got to start all over again....You will know what I am talking about when you go down this road. Individuals that represent themselves directly with the banks are generally the ones that find out later on they overpaid for the property, because of losing perspective during the battle of the deal, without having professional Real Estate intervention.

Now that's not to say there are not exceptions to the rules.... Buyers have taken advantage of purchasing homes at 20% to 30% below market value or what the home sold for in the last couple of years, but....it's like buying a used car, the deals are fewer and farther between, so be sure that you have plenty of time on your hands and that your goal is to purchase a home at a great deal with less than desirable criteria due to available selections, or do you want a home that fits your overall criteria.... you generally will not get both.

Be sure that you have a professional Realtor when negotiating these type of deals to ensure that you truly are getting a "Great Deal" because at the end of the day you are buying a "Pig in a Polk" as they say in the south..... because there is NO home warranty, liabilities assumed, or an disclosure signed or offered by the banks. A great portion of these risks can be mitigated by an experienced agent, but still you better ensure that the home has been bought at a below market price....you may need the equity to perform repairs from issues found later on that no one is on the hook for but yourself.... so proceed with caution.

Please give me a call at 615-289-4141 or drop me a email if you would are in the market searching for foreclosed homes and need an experienced Realtor to guide you through the complex process of in dealing with lending institutions and ensuring that you get a true valued investment.

Please be sure to visit one of Nashville's Top Ranked Real Estate websites.... Nashville Tennessee Century 21 Premier to learn more about these spectacular luxury Estate communities and the available property listings middle Tennessee has to offer.

Franklin is a unique blend of history and progress. Since its beginning in 1799, they have grown from a tiny, agricultural community into a strong blend of residential, commercial and corporate citizens. There is much to see and do in Franklin, from a Civil War battlefield, to a host of museums and antebellum mansions, to our thriving downtown shopping area and only minutes from the shopping Mecca of the Cool Springs Galleria.

Cool Springs Galleria is middle Tennessee's largest mall located only minutes from the heart of Brentwood or downtown Franklin and has over 165 specialty stores including American Eagle Outfitters, Bath & Body Works, Abercrombie & Fitch, Coldwater Creek, Pottery Barn, Williams-Sonoma, Banana Republic, and Ann Taylor, and over 20 eateries at the 500-seat Oasis Food Court. Major department stores located within the Galleria include Macy's, Belks, formerly Hecht's, Sears, JCPenney, Dillard's, and Parisians. 

Just a few miles from town is the Natchez Trace Parkway, and if you like antiques, Franklin has some of the best shops in Tennessee. Downtown Franklin, comprised of a beautiful 15 block historic district, offers true Southern hospitality with a great American Mainstreet and 200 years of rich history. Visitors will find commemorative brick sidewalks, beautiful landscaping, lovely Victorian architecture, and stunning renovated historic buildings - all located in the heart of Franklin. Downtown Franklin offers elegant shopping, restaurants, antique shops, a variety of clothing stores, art galleries, professional services, and more.

Franklin a town of historic heritage just south of Brentwood has the highly sought after planned community of Westhaven with a reawakening of the American hometown spirit, offering multiple gated neighborhoods with homes that will fit everyone's lifestyle. 

If Luxury Estate Living is what you are looking for, then consider LaurelBrooke, a private and gated community set on 600 acres of gently-rolling wooded hills and over 200 acres of forest. Magnificent streetscapes of LaurelBrooke include sidewalks throughout LaurelBrooke are lighted by gas-style street lamps and bordered with evergreen hedges or decorative stone walls. LaurelBrooke is located in the heart of middle Tennessee's equestrian country, just 12 miles south of downtown Nashville in neighboring Williamson County.

Franklin also has many other upscale subdivisions like Treemont, and Legends Ridge.... in the heart of Williamson county surrounded by many Equestrian Estate communities. The Franklin area has some of the premier equestrian farms and estates in the middle Tennessee area including Rosemont a premier Equestrian Estate, just minutes from downtown. If you want some acreage and a sense of tradition, this is a wonderful place to call home.

The neighboring community of Leipers Fork has a rich 215-year history and is home to numerous prize-winning horse farms. The historic charm, rolling hills, and horse farms that surround the Leiper's Fork community speak of traditional, and old-fashioned country life.

The Village of Leiper's Fork is an enchanting historic village located minutes from downtown Franklin. Leiper's Fork, with its one-of-a-kind shops, antiques, artisans, craftsmen, and art galleries, is in the midst of some of Middle Tennessee's most beautiful countryside. Enjoy plenty of good country cookin' and entertainment. Special events are held throughout the year.

Please give me a call at 615-289-4141 or drop me a email if you would like to setup a private showing of the available homes or equestrian estates in this historic community.

Please be sure to visit one of Nashvilles Top Ranked Real Estate websites.... Nashville Tennessee Century 21 Premier to learn more about these spectacular luxury Estate communities and the available property listings middle Tennessee has to offer.

Brentwood located just 15-minutes minutes from downtown Nashville, and is home to over 60 scenic subdivisions filled with open green spaces and a variety of real estate options. Prices can range from under $1 million to $4.5 million and more for roomy estate properties and luxury executive homes, some of which offer substantial acreage. Condominiums and townhouses are priced from the lower $200,000s to the mid-$400,000s. Luxury homes in many developments offer access to community swimming pools and clubhouses as well as freeways.

Brentwood offers one of the south's most prestigious addresses.... The Governors Club with a 18-hole championship golf course, designed by the legendary Arnold Palmer. Brentwood is also home to numerous upscale gated subdivisions including Woodward Hills close to the Maryland Farms business district, Princeton Hills, Windstone, and McGavock Farms located conveniently in the heart of town off of Franklin Road. 

Brentwood has many additional Gated neighborhoods for those who values their privacy and desires to live an upscale lifestyle in of the finest homes in middle Tennessee. These neighborhoods include Balleroy, The Brass Lantern, St Regis Place, Hampton Reserve, Cambridge Downs and the list goes on.....

Princeton Hills

The Estates at Brass Lantern

Woodward Hills

Balleroy

Cambridge Downs

If you are looking for a Luxury Home, Equestrian Estate, Premium Townhouse or Condo in a spectacular Gated Subdivision, Golf, Lake, or Private Community, please visit my "Nashville Luxury Homes & Estates" website to find the dream home that fits your life style at  www.NashvilleLuxuryHomes-Estates.com  - Nashville Luxury Homes showcases over One Hundred of the Premier Luxury Subdivision's and Condominium's in the Middle Tennessee area.

Please give me a call at 615-289-4141 or drop me a email if you would like to setup a private showing of the available homes in this prestigious community.

Please be sure to visit one of Nashvilles Top Ranked Real Estate websites.... Nashville Tennessee Century 21 Premier to learn more about these spectacular luxury Estate communities and the available property listings middle Tennessee has to offer.