A Tennessee estate with a recording studio used at points by artists like Taylor Swift, Dolly Parton, Tim McGraw, Shawn Mendes, Neil Diamond, Jack Harlow, and Carrie Underwood—just to name a few—is on the market for $24 million. The 10-acre property, dubbed “Dark Horse Estate” includes The Manor, The Cottage, The Bungalow Apartment, a party barn, a three-car garage—and, of course, four recording studios. Full of stories, this is where Swift is recorded part of her debut album when she was just 15, according to The Tennessean, and where many other hits have been made.
The listing is nestled just south of Nashville (A.K.A. Music City), in the town of Franklin (which has attracted celebs like Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman and Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler). The property was first built out by singer/songwriter Robin Crow in the 1990s, after he paid $175,000 for the land, according to the Robb Report. And, it was always meant to be a creative retreat.
Crow almost immediately opened the doors to artists and established it as the impressive music-making destination it is today. With plenty of room to stay with loved ones or a team of producers, it boasts over 14,200 square feet between The Manor, The Cottage, and The Bungalow Apartment and 10 bedrooms in total.
Dark Horse Studio itself was built in 1998 and spans 8,900 square feet. Crafted to be in harmony with the style of the residential houses, it has post-and-beam construction, high ceilings, and clean lines for a rustic yet luxurious cabin feel. Green, tranquil views of the wooded grounds also abound wherever you are. There is even 3,000 square feet of covered porches across the property for sipping morning coffee or quiet song-writing.
Doesn’t this place just sing? Jamie Parsons of Compass holds the Tennessee listing with an unparalleled legacy.
