Leipers Creek Road East

A rare opportunity to create a private estate in the heart of highly sought after Williamson County. This exceptional 51.53 acre property offers the perfect blend of privacy, natural beauty, and estate potential, with rolling wooded terrain leading to secluded elevated building sites surrounded by mature hardwoods and scenic views. Whether envisioned as a country estate or family compound, this property checks all the boxes.

Land

51.53 Acres
The land provides a peaceful sense of seclusion while remaining just minutes from the charm and character of Leipers Fork and the amenities, dining, shopping, and cultural attractions of historic Franklin. Surrounded by the natural beauty of Middle Tennessee, the property offers a rare opportunity to create a private country estate where the pace of life slows and the land becomes an integral part of everyday living. Whether envisioned as a refined primary residence, private weekend retreat, family compound, or long-term investment, the acreage provides the space and flexibility to bring a variety of visions to life.
The property’s natural setting creates an ideal environment for outdoor enjoyment, with opportunities for hiking, wildlife observation, hunting, horseback riding, trail riding, and exploring the land at your own pace. Mature trees, natural cover, and abundant wildlife contribute to a peaceful rural atmosphere and provide a strong foundation for enhancing the property with private trails, gardens, recreational areas, barns, guest accommodations, or other outbuildings.
Boston Branch Creek meanders through the property, adding a peaceful natural element while enhancing its beauty, privacy, and recreational appeal. The year round creek provides an important natural water source for wildlife, further contributing to the property’s diverse habitat and inviting outdoor setting.
Perhaps most compelling is the balance of privacy and convenience. Here, you can enjoy the tranquility and open space of the countryside while remaining within easy reach of Franklin and the greater Nashville area. The proximity to Leipers Fork adds another distinctive dimension, placing you near one of Middle Tennessee’s most treasured rural communities, known for its historic character, scenic countryside, music, art, local dining, and relaxed country lifestyle.
Properties offering this combination of acreage, setting, privacy, recreational potential, and proximity to Franklin are increasingly difficult to find in Williamson County. Whether held as a legacy property for generations, developed into a private family retreat, or enjoyed as a personal sanctuary in the country, this is an opportunity to acquire not simply land, but a rare Middle Tennessee lifestyle and an asset with enduring appeal and long-term value.

Recreation

This property offers a private setting for a wide range of outdoor recreation, with ample acreage to explore, enjoy, and manage for generations to come. The combination of wooded areas, open ground, natural cover, and diverse terrain creates an inviting environment for hunting, hiking, wildlife observation, and other outdoor pursuits. The property provides excellent opportunities for whitetail deer and wild turkey, while the natural habitat offers a private refuge for a variety of wildlife.

Region & Climate

Middle Tennessee enjoys a moderate four season climate that allows residents to experience the distinct beauty and character of spring, summer, fall, and winter without the extremes found in many other parts of the country. Spring brings mild temperatures, blooming trees, and vibrant green landscapes, while summers are warm and well suited for outdoor activities. Fall is particularly appealing, with comfortable temperatures, colorful hardwoods, and crisp evenings creating an exceptional backdrop for enjoying the outdoors. Winters are generally mild, with occasional cold spells and snowfall. This favorable climate provides year round opportunities to enjoy the land, recreation, wildlife, and rural lifestyle that make Middle Tennessee so desirable.

History

Located just west of Franklin in the rolling countryside of Williamson County, Leipers Fork is one of Middle Tennessee’s most distinctive historic rural communities. The village developed along the old Nashville-to-Natchez route and takes its name from Leipers Creek, which flows through the area.
Today, Leipers Fork retains the character of a small, close knit rural village while serving as a celebrated destination for art, music, antiques, Southern food, and outdoor recreation. Historic buildings along Old Hillsboro Road now house galleries, shops, restaurants, and gathering places, while the surrounding countryside remains defined by rolling hills, wooded ridges, farms, creeks, and open pastures. Visit Franklin describes the community as a hub for art, music, and a relaxed pace of life.
Music is deeply woven into the identity of Leipers Fork, with live performances and informal gatherings helping establish the village as a unique creative community. The area has also developed a strong reputation for its connection to Tennessee’s agricultural and whiskey making heritage, including the modern Leipers Fork Distillery, which was founded in 2016 and draws upon the region’s historic small batch distilling traditions.
Perhaps most important to its appeal is the community’s commitment to preserving its rural landscape and authentic sense of place. Local preservation efforts have helped protect the village and surrounding countryside from the type of development that could have fundamentally changed its character. Today, Leipers Fork offers a rare combination of historic charm, scenic countryside, artistic culture, and convenient proximity to Franklin and Nashville, making it one of Middle Tennessee’s most sought after rural communities.

Location

10 mins to Leipers Fork
15 mins to Franklin
35 mins to Downtown Nashville
45 mins to Nashville International Airport