Just Listed! A Green Hills Estate Designed for Elevated Everyday Living
Tucked away in Green Hills, this fully furnished, designer-curated estate is full of resort-style luxury. With a gorgeous backyard, thoughtfully designed interiors by Branan White, and turnkey convenience, this home is a rare Nashville gem. Image: McGinn Photography
Nestled in Nashville’s coveted Green Hills neighborhood, this 7,625-square-foot estate offers an opportunity to own a turn-key designer home. With five bedrooms, five bathrooms, a half bathroom, and a gorgeous backyard, this home delivers resort-level luxury alongside sophisticated living. The best part? It’s been carefully renovated and designed by acclaimed interior designer Branan White.
From the moment the front door opens, you’re greeted by an unmistakable sense of intention and creativity, a true reimagining of space, purpose, and style. And, this is just the beginning.
Known for designing spaces that feel equal parts collected and comfortable, Branan brought his signature style to every inch of 4516 Shys Hill Road. The spacious layout is flooded with natural light and complete with custom finishes throughout — from designer wall coverings to Venetian plaster, statement lighting, and tall ceilings. The main level includes two of the home’s five bedrooms, offering both flexibility and privacy for homeowners and guests alike.
A Vision That Begins at the Door
Rather than being ushered into a typical formal foyer or hallway, you’re welcomed into what the designer lovingly calls a “receiving room” — a chic and cozy front bar with layered textures, bold color, and curated antiques. It’s the perfect first impression and a preview of the magic throughout the house.
“Why put an office at the front of the house?” Branan asks with a laugh. “Nobody wants to walk right into someone’s paperwork.” Instead, this space exudes hospitality and warmth, and it sets the tone for the rest of the home.
Design Meets Livability
The team behind the transformation of this Shys Hill home specializes in reviving homes that others may overlook. These homes are given new life by reworking the layout, restoring flow, and layering in soul.
In this home, every detail has been considered. The original whitewashed interior was reimagined with rich, bold hues, warm textures, and architectural salvage finds from across the globe, including Parisian doors and stone accent walls. “Vanilla isn’t our thing,” Branan laughs. “Maybe for ice cream. But not houses.”
At the heart of the home, the kitchen and adjacent scullery strike a perfect balance between style and function, thoughtfully crafted to accommodate everything from quiet mornings with coffee to bustling dinner parties.
The oversized quartzite island anchors the reimagined layout, while nearby built-in bars, multiple living spaces, and a formal dining room offer effortless flow and ample room to gather. Just off the kitchen, the former screened-in porch has been transformed into a bright, open-concept living area that connects seamlessly to the outdoors. Practical touches, like a drop zone by the friend’s entrance and a scullery, complete with a second dishwasher and drink fridge, ensure that this showstopping home doesn’t just look beautiful, it lives beautifully, too.
Yes, there’s a cabana and pool
Just beyond the windows of the main living area, and perfect for year-round use, the backyard is a private oasis modeled after some of the world’s best, most luxurious resorts. The idyllic pool anchors the space and is surrounded by a covered cabana, outdoor kitchen, and custom fireplace. Whether you’re hosting a poolside brunch or want to gather under the night sky, mature landscaping and lush greenery add privacy and ambiance despite being minutes from downtown Nashville. In fact, it feels a world away from the heart of Green Hills, and the mall is just 6 minutes away!
Primary and Guest Suites: Main Level
One of the home’s most thoughtful features is the placement of both the primary and guest suites on the main level — a layout that adds comfort, convenience, and a sense of ease to everyday living. Whether hosting overnight guests or simply enjoying the flow of single-level living, this design detail offers a gracious experience for everyone. It’s a rare and lovely find that makes the home feel even more livable, welcoming, and well-planned.
Upstairs and Downstairs Provide Additional Living Areas
Beyond the main floor, a collection of bonus spaces elevates everyday living. Upstairs, in addition to two additional bedrooms, you’ll find a full casino-style arcade that leads to an equally spectacular yet cozy private home theater with surround sound.
The lower level of the home feels nothing like a typical basement. It’s a daylight-filled, flexible retreat featuring a guest suite, living area, creative studio space, and an enormous steam shower. “You could podcast down here. Or have this be a mother-in-law suite. Or give your teens a place they’ll never want to leave,” Branan says. “It’s like an entire second home.”
Style Meets Substance
Everything in the home is available for purchase. Yes, everything. Buyers often choose to buy Branan’s homes fully or partially furnished, which makes moving in both luxurious and turnkey.
“There are staging companies, and then there’s this,” he says. “What we do is on a different level. We curate the entire home to feel lived in, loved, and truly one of a kind.”
Branan collects furniture, art, and decor from around the world for his remodels. Each piece was specifically chosen for it’s scale and warmth to match this home. As he’s an interior designer, he can work with the new homeowner to incorporate their belongings into the home as well.
A Track Record of Beauty and Belonging
This house is the culmination of over 25 years of experience, which brings a passion and understanding for how families actually live. This informed every choice in this home. From the marble floors in the foyer that practically demand a cartwheel, to the placement of each and every significant architectural detail throughout, every space invites you to pause and feel something.
“I call it the element of surprise,” Branan says. “There should be something around every corner that makes you say, ‘Oh! I never would have thought of that. I love it!’”
And that’s what this home is — a celebration of good design and thoughtful living in a home.
Even better, you can enjoy all of this with convenient access to some of the city’s best shopping, dining, and schools just down the street.
This Green Hills home is listed by Mary Beth Thomas and John G. Brittle, Jr. of Compass RE at $4,999,500.
For more information or to schedule a showing, contact Mary Beth at [email protected] or [email protected].
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