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When an architect creates a dwelling for personal use, you know it’s going to special.
And buyers in search of a masterpiece with no detail left unconsidered are in luck. A home designed by one of the country’s most renowned architects is listed for $3.75 million in Franklin, TN.
Architect Earl Swensson (1930-2022) created this four-bedroom residence in Tennessee for himself and his family. Completed in 1978, the 7,656-square-foot home sits on a generous 3.3-acre lot.
Anyone who has spent time in Nashville will be familiar with Swensson’s work. In 1961, he founded Earl Swensson Associates (now known as ESa) and hired his wife Sue as his first employee.
Several of his designs are landmarks in Music City, including the Batman Building, Wildhorse Saloon, the AT&T Building, as well as Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center.
Bird’s-eye view
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Light, roomy, and bright
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A gourmet kitchen
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Plenty of storage
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Gorgeous outdoor space
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A personal project
Swensson’s commercial and personal projects were designed with the same philosophy: keeping the people who will use them, and what they most desire, in mind. But those familiar with his large-scale commercial projects will find something different in his personal home.
“His notable public architectural designs created public spaces that are impressive and highly noticeable from every angle,” says listing agent is Marty Warren, with Zeitlin Sotheby’s International Realty.
Yet, Swensson’s own home melds into the surrounding landscape with little external flourish.
“His wife Sue influenced the design of this home to incorporate the majestic views of the valley below and the surrounding hillsides, which reminded her of her childhood home in Shenandoah Valley,” Warren says. “And the street-side appearance was designed to be low-profile, creating privacy.”
The interior merges modern aesthetics with timeless and elegant design. There are large bedrooms, a gourmet kitchen, an elevator, a finished basement, and two fireplaces.
A particular standout on the property is the three-car garage, which has a granite floor and a glass interior wall. The space was “designed to showcase Mr. Swensson’s collection of beautiful automobiles,” Warren notes.
According to the agent, the landscaping is another highlight.
“A serpentine, Nashville-brick wall stretches across the front-road boundary of the property, creating privacy,” Warren notes. “This wall eventually merges with the residence itself. The left side yard, which once included a tennis court, would be perfect for a pool, adjoining terraces, and perhaps a pickleball court.”
Buyers who place a premium on beautiful but thoughtful details, inside and out, will be especially delighted by this sumptuous setup.
“Ideally, a new owner would have an appreciation for design and function,” Warren says. “The main-floor living space offers sweeping vistas from every room. The historic Natchez Trace and the Tennessee hillside merge together with expansive covered porches, decks, and terraces created for outdoor loving.”
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