Willie Nelson’s former house in Nashville is now on the market for $2.5 million with pictures showing a rural retreat. The 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom hand built log cabin, that Nelson built for himself, is on 150 rural acres in Goodlettsville, Tenn., a half an hour outside of Nashville. The residence has been dubbed “The Hideaway,” and is centered around a great room that is made up of the living room and kitchen, and a loft sleeping space as well as a stone fireplace. The exposed beams and raised roof add to a spacious feel.
The cabin actually caught on fire when Nelson wasn’t inside in 1970, triggering a story in which Nelson rushed to the house to rescue his guitar, Trigger, and a pound of marijuana. Nelson also lived there when the events took place that inspired his song, “Shotgun Willie,” which was the title song for his 16th album in 1973. The lands around the cabin offer a slice of Tennessee and ensures maximum quiet and privacy.
Ross Welch of Zeitlin Sotheby’s International Realty tells Fox Business that, “Conveniently located just 30 minutes from downtown Nashville, 3108 Greer Road surrounds you with nature, ridgetop views and serenity, As you arrive, the property consists of roughly 40 pasture acres up front,” he shared. “And an almost mile-long driveway meandering its way back across another 110 acres of hardwoods back to a quaint cabin formerly owned by one of country music’s most recognizable outlaws, Willie Nelson, Truly, this is a special property offering proximity to a major city, peace of mind engulfed in nature, and provides a history many places cannot match.”
According to property websites, the asking price for the property breaks down to $15,314 per month. The property has also only ever had two owners, Nelson, and the people that he sold it to.
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