To paraphrase the old saying, beauty doesn’t always shout. Sometimes, it whispers, as in the case of the entrance to 414 Lynnwood Blvd. Tucked behind a suspended copper gas lantern is a recessed — almost hidden — dark-wood-and-glass front door. 

While the custom-built, New-England-inspired home is only a few years old, it very much has a sense of place. It feels as though it’s always been there, albeit with conveniences designed for a modern family. At the end of the foyer is a nook — one of many in the house — perfect for an antique bench, in this case, a family heirloom. Just around the corner is a sunken living room with a fireplace, floor-to-ceiling windows, and views of a deck surrounded by trees. The idea was to create a home that feels old and intentional, but also, state of the art. It’s the best of both worlds. The deck overlooks a beautiful heated pool that can be operated by a smartphone. 

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The five-bedroom and five-and-a-half-bath, 6,575-square-foot home features an open kitchen with a quartz island, countertop and backsplash. All the appliances are concealed behind custom white cabinetry. In keeping with the clean aesthetic, the backsplash is on a track, so as to hide spices or other kitchen necessities. There is a large, natural-light-filled breakfast nook just off the kitchen. 

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There’s a main floor primary bedroom with a striking adjoining bath. The ceiling is pecky cypress, as is the tub surround. The accents fit in perfectly with the large bathroom window, which offers a view of trees — as though you’re miles and miles from the city, not on Lynnwood Boulevard. There are three en-suite bedrooms upstairs and another on the expansive lower level, ideal for an in-law suite. 

Other highlights include a walk-in pantry, office nook and mudroom right off the porte cochère, perfect for Nashville’s rainy days.