Some country estates are designed for quiet weekends.
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Others seem built for an entire community.
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Elham Valley, a sprawling 118-acre property outside Columbia, Tennessee, falls firmly into the second category.
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Once a largely undeveloped retreat with just 1,000 square feet of living space, the estate has undergone a dramatic transformation and is now back on the market for $19.9 millions, states an online report by Realtors.
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As per the report, the price is nearly three times the $6.8 million it fetched in spring 2025, reflecting an extensive build-out that has turned the property into a fully equipped multigenerational compound.
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From blank canvas to private compound
According to Realtor, when Elham Valley was listed in late 2024 for $8.6 million, its built space consisted of a guest cabin and a converted greenhouse with indoor and outdoor kitchens and a loft bedroom.
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Much of the appeal lay in the land itself.
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The grounds already included a swimming pool, three ponds, a helipad, a covered bridge and more than three miles of private trails.
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Multiple potential homesites also offered buyers the chance to develop the estate according to their own vision.
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The new owners have taken that possibility considerably further.
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Today, the property contains 17,078 square feet spread across several buildings, creating a self-contained retreat designed to accommodate family, guests, entertainment and wellness, the report adds.
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At the heart of the estate is a 5,574-square-foot main residence positioned on a wooded hillside overlooking a pond.
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The four-bedroom home has three full bathrooms and two half bathrooms, along with a primary suite featuring its own office area.
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The interiors lean towards understated luxury, combining white oak floors, Venetian plaster, stone walls and vaulted ceilings.
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Custom cabinetry adds a tailored feel, while a striking stove capable of burning both gas and wood serves as a focal point.
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A bonus room with a full bar and folding glass doors expands the home's entertaining potential, opening the interiors towards the surrounding landscape, the details of the property reads on Realtor website.
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Built for music, guests and wellness
The main house is only one part of the estate.
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The compound also includes a car barn containing a dedicated music studio, a climate-controlled animal barn, a guest house, a guest cottage with its own pool, a casita with an outdoor pavilion and a wellness centre.
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The arrangement makes the property unusually versatile.
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It can function as a family retreat, a private gathering place or an expansive hospitality-style destination without compromising the privacy of the main residence, the report explains too.
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Gardens, stocked ponds, spring-fed creeks and walking trails connect the various structures, while mature hardwoods and rolling hills give the property the feel of a secluded European countryside, the report adds.
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A private venue with room to grow
Elham Valley also comes with commercial potential.
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The property has received a zoning special exception allowing up to 30 events each year.
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Dedicated bridal and groom suites, together with indoor and outdoor spaces designed for ceremonies and celebrations, make weddings an obvious use.
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The existing helipad and extensive grounds add another layer of appeal for large gatherings.
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Security has also been built into the compound, with a guarded entrance, gated access points, video surveillance and outdoor sound systems.
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Also, an additional water well and a homesite capable of accommodating a four- to five-bedroom residence offer future owners another opportunity to enlarge the compound.
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Located around 10 minutes from Leiper's Fork, less than 25 minutes from downtown Franklin and roughly 45 minutes from Nashville, Elham Valley occupies a sweet spot between rural seclusion and city access.
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