Goodlettsville, Tennessee · Whites Creek Hills
Lumsley
Lumsley
Lookout
A hilltop retreat above the Nashville skyline — built for gathering, for stillness, and for a view that never gets old.
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A hilltop retreat above the Nashville skyline — built for gathering, for stillness, and for a view that never gets old.
Lumsley Lookout sits atop a hill above Goodlettsville, just north of Nashville, looking southeast over the treetops toward the distant lights of Nashville and Hendersonville — close enough to reach downtown in about twenty minutes, far enough up the ridge to forget the city is there at all.
The house takes its name from Lumsley Fork, the small stream at the property's entrance. The estate itself spans 33 acres of wooded land, giving the house complete privacy with no neighbors in sight or earshot.
The house was built for gathering, whether it's a weekend or a longer stay: a pool deck at treetop height, a wellness wing with sauna and gym and screened porch for slow evenings, and enough room for a family reunion, a wedding weekend, or a quick escape from the city.
Every window was placed for the view. Built in 1991, the house still carries the architectural character of its era — vaulted ceilings, bold lines, a statement chandelier over the entry hall, and interiors with a warm, retro charm throughout. Every room earns its place in a house made for gathering.
Barn, guest cottage and a private drive up the hill.
Kitchen, dining room, primary suite and guest bedrooms beneath the lookout tower.
Pool deck, hot tub, stone patio and screened porch, with Sonos sound indoors and out.
Private gym with a Peloton, rowing erg and treadmill, plus a cedar sauna to finish the day.
A wine room and screening room for evenings in.
Lumsley Lookout sits on high ground above Goodlettsville, a quiet, rolling town just north of Nashville — the skyline is visible from the pool deck on a clear evening, and downtown is a short, easy drive away.
The long private driveway climbs through the trees before opening onto the house and grounds at the top of the hill. The property spans 33 wooded acres in all, with Lumsley Fork crossing near the entrance — there are no neighbors in sight or earshot, just the hill, the woods, and the tree line. A short walking trail near the entrance winds through the woods, an easy stretch of the legs before or after a day in the city — deer and other wildlife roam the property freely, so don't be surprised by company along the way.
Approximate drive times, typical traffic.
A short, honest list of our go-to restaurants in and around Nashville — not a tourist roundup, just the places we send friends staying at Lumsley Lookout.
Right in downtown Goodlettsville — elevated American comfort food, a good cocktail list, and live jazz some nights. The easiest great meal from the house.
caspersbistro.com ↗A beautifully restored 1900s blacksmith shop in Germantown, with a champagne garden out back. Refined small plates and cocktails — a favorite for a special night out.
geistnashville.com ↗A Germantown institution — handmade pastas, a seasonal, ever-changing menu, and a natural wine list, in a lively converted-factory space just down the street from The Geist.
rolfanddaughters.com ↗For breakfast. The Gulch flagship of Nashville's favorite biscuit spot — worth the line for the Bonuts alone. Best tackled before a day on Broadway.
biscuitlove.com ↗Direct booking isn't live yet — send an inquiry below and we'll help you get on the calendar.
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