With the face of many neighborhoods changing and older homes being scrapped in favor of newer, modern homes, the house at 2002 Stokes Lane in Nashville is a breath of fresh air.
Sitting on nearly an acre (.78 acres to be exact), the 3,417-square-foot home was built in 1929 and has been impeccably maintained to keep its vintage appeal, yet it’s right in the heart of Nashville, minutes from downtown and its amenities.
It’s being listed for $1,325,000 by Angie Jefferson Langford, affiliate broker at Zeitlin Sotheby’s International Realty.
“The home is incredibly charming and cozy, with traditional features and a feel of history when you walk in the door, plus it has a very large lot in the middle of urban Nashville,” said Jefferson Langford. “It’s five minutes from Green Hills, where you can find the best high-end shopping, and five minutes from the eclectic Hillsboro Village, where you will find lovely boutiques and restaurants.”
While the home’s appealing location is obvious (it’s also near Belmont and Vanderbilt Universities and less than two miles from Proper Bagel), the real charm starts just inside the porticoed front door. With a solid brick exterior, the home has an elegant and classic style; the property also features a detached three-car garage that could also be used as a studio space (though it’s not zoned to be an ADU).
The front door is surrounded by windows, filling the foyer with natural light. Flanked by the dining room and the formal living room, the entryway includes a hallway to the back part of the house and a staircase leading upstairs with classic spindle balusters and square paneled wainscotting.
The formal dining room features windows that allow natural light, wood floors and a calming blue hue on the walls, plus a chandelier placed in an ornate plaster medallion. The dining room leads to a butler’s pantry that separates the kitchen from the dining room and would be great for either storage or as a staging space for entertaining. The kitchen doesn’t have the sprawling open concept you find in a contemporary home. It has the feeling of a grandmother’s hug, with original built-in cabinetry, including a glass front china cabinet, crown molding shelves and wainscoting. However, the appliances are all updated and include a built-in microwave, dishwasher, oven and refrigerator.
The other side of the foyer leads to a formal living room full of natural light and featuring a fireplace and a leaded glass window. Off of the formal living room is an original sun room with brick flooring, brick and shiplap walls, and beamed ceilings with ceiling fans.