In Nashville's Belle Meade, at the end of one of the neighborhood's rare private cul-de-sacs, sits a home that has belonged to only two families in its lifetime. 300 Sunnyside Drive is a 7,383-square-foot mid-century residence originally designed by architect Robinson Neil Bass and finished by designer Landy Gardner — and recently reimagined through a transformative renovation that pairs its architectural roots with elevated modern living. It is now being brought to market by The Pargh Team at Compass.
This is the kind of home that doesn't come up often. Here is what makes it singular.
A Mid-Century Original by Robinson Neil Bass
Robinson Neil Bass was a Tennessee architect whose work shaped some of Nashville's most distinguished addresses. Conceived by Bass and finished by designer Landy Gardner, 300 Sunnyside is regarded among his finest — a study in proportion, light, and restraint. A recent, thoughtful renovation has carried that vision forward, honoring the home's mid-century soul while bringing its systems and comforts firmly into the present.
The home has changed hands only once. Two families, one architectural vision, decades of careful stewardship — the kind of provenance that cannot be manufactured.
Single-Level Living Across More Than 5,700 Square Feet
Of the home's 7,383 total square feet, more than 5,700 unfold across a single level — an uncommon and highly sought-after configuration at this scale. Five bedrooms, each en suite, are joined by two additional half baths and arranged with the ease of a home built to be lived in, not merely admired.
Interiors Defined by Light and Craft
Inside, the home reveals the detail that defines it:
- Brazilian cherry hardwood floors anchoring rooms that rise to vaulted ceilings exceeding twenty feet
- A dramatic, commercial-scale skylight fitted with custom wood louvers, conceived as a gallery-quality light source for the formal living spaces — not merely an entry feature
- A Poggenpohl kitchen, engineered to the standard the name implies
- A richly paneled den and a sun-filled, greenhouse-style breakfast room
- Integrated home automation throughout, bringing modern intelligence to every corner
The result is a home where even the everyday feels considered.
The Primary Retreat
The primary suite is part of that rare single-level plan — en suite, private, and positioned to take in the grounds. Like the four additional bedrooms, it offers its own full bath, set within the calm, light-filled proportions that run through the entire main level.
Flexible Spaces for Every Kind of Life
Few homes at this tier adapt as gracefully. The lower level adds more than 1,500 square feet of flexible living space with direct access to one of the home's garages — ideal as a private in-law suite, guest retreat, or dedicated work-and-wellness wing. Above, thoughtfully added dormers draw natural light into a full-height attic, offering substantial expansion potential for those who want it. Together with the paneled den, the home offers room to work, host, and retreat without compromise.
The Grounds: A Resort-Style Pool and Level Lawns
Outdoor living is equally considered. A resort-style pool anchors a terraced patio framed by beautifully curated grounds, while extensive regrading created two large, level lawns to the front and rear — a rarity on Belle Meade's rolling terrain. The setting delivers commanding views of Westhampton and exceptional privacy, all crowned by a copper roof and served by three garage spaces.
A First for Nashville: The Morrison Hotel Gallery Exhibition
To mark the home's debut, The Pargh Team partnered with Morrison Hotel Gallery — the acclaimed fine art photography institution with locations in Los Angeles and New York — to present 300 Sunnyside as a curated gallery experience. It is the first collaboration of its kind in Nashville.
Twenty-five works by Jerry Schatzberg, Douglas Kirkland, and Daniel Kramer now hang within the home: Dylan, Bardot, Joplin, Hendrix, the Rolling Stones. Staging by Form & Function frames each room to hold work of exactly that weight. The result is less a staged listing than an exhibition — a home and a collection that belong to one another.
About The Pargh Team at Compass
The Pargh Team at Compass is among Nashville's preeminent luxury real estate groups, led by founders Lana and Franklin Pargh. Franklin is a fifth-generation Nashvillian who was raised in Belle Meade — the same streets and private drives that define 300 Sunnyside. For a team with roots this deep in the neighborhood, representing this home is personal.
How can I schedule a private showing? Private showings are available by appointment through The Pargh Team at Compass. Visit pargh.com, or email [email protected] to arrange access.
