3624 State Road 135 S

Set behind a gated entrance on 27.5 wooded acres bordering Brown County State Park, this exceptional 7 bedroom, 5.5 bath log estate offers privacy, recreation and flexibility just outside Nashville. Built in 2000 by renowned local log home builder Mike Nickels, the property features a 5-bedroom main residence, additional living quarters with a private entrance, fenced tennis court, hiking trails and multiple outdoor gathering spaces. The main home features an expansive open-concept great room with living and dining areas centered around a massive Brown County stone fireplace. An enclosed three-season room opens to the wraparound porch and deck overlooking the wooded setting. The main-level primary suite includes an ensuite bath with garden tub, while the upper level offers three bedrooms and two baths. The walkout lower level adds another bedroom and bath, spacious family room with a second stone fireplace, utility and storage areas, and patio access. Additional living quarters provide private, versatile space for extended family, guests or multigenerational living, with a separate entrance, kitchen, living area, main-level bedroom, plus an additional bedroom and bath upstairs. Outdoor amenities include a large patio, hot tub, gazebo, impressive outdoor fireplace, landscaped courtyard, hiking trails, fenced tennis court and basketball goal. With Brown County State Park adjoining the property, the wooded acreage creates an extraordinary backdrop with abundant wildlife, natural beauty and the feeling of a true Brown County retreat. Offering seclusion, space and amenities rarely found together, this distinctive property is ideal as a private retreat, gathering place or multigenerational estate.