Gallatin, TN 37066 924 Laura St

Step into Walnut Grove, built by Charles Elliot in 1795. This historic estate sits on a bluff overlooking Station Camp Creek on a sprawling gated 7 acres. 1.6 miles to downtown Gallatin! This colonial style home is a local icon built like a fortress and featuring 2-foot-thick stone walls engineered to withstand the many winds of time. The estate is a registered piece of American history, fully furnished with antique furniture, and original art. The collection includes original oil paintings from the late 1700's to early 1800's, an original oil painting by Richard Newton Jr and commissioned paintings by the local artist Michael Summers. As you step into the grand foyer of this home, you feel transported in time. It presents itself with the curation of a museum, adorned with crown molding from an early governor's mansion, art on every wall & a beautiful federal style staircase leading both up to the 2nd floor & down to the finished basement. To the left of the foyer is a sitting room & a sprawling master ensuite. To the right is a living room and kitchen with custom cabinets & a cozy fireplace. The 2nd floor features another sitting room that flows seamlessly to a beautiful, spacious guest room, with high ceilings & large windows providing beautiful natural light and 270 degree views of the surrounding landscape. The 2nd floor includes two additional rooms & a full bathroom. The basement provides an ensuite living space to include an additional living room, bathroom, bedroom, laundry room & 2nd full kitchen. There are 10 fireplaces with original carved mantles & artifacts have been found & kept on display in the basement including blades, coins, buttons from soldier’s uniforms, & silverware. Enjoy the views of an inspiring landscape & Camp Creek from the porch at the back of the home. Includes a detached 2 story, 4 car garage, office building and a historic smoke house. Come hear the walls talk! This home has inspired stories and will tell you a story of its own.