Before there was Dark Horse Estate, there was Robin Crow, a Texas-born singer-songwriter navigating the ups and downs of the music industry. In the early 1990s, after being dropped from RCA Records at age 39, Crow bought 10 acres of rolling pastures above the snaking West Harpeth River in Franklin, Tennessee, for $175,000, according to the Wall Street Journal.
What began as a single log cabin would, over decades, become a sprawling, post-and-beam compound that would attract some of the world’s most famous recording artists—from Taylor Swift to Tim McGraw, and Carrie Underwood. And now it can be yours for a cool $24 million.
The Manor House forms the heart of the estate, totaling over 14,200 square feet of living space. The main residence contains seven bedrooms, while the Cottage and the Bungalow Apartment offer additional guest quarters, each with a private entrance. A party barn and a three-car garage sit just outside the main footprint. The buildings are connected by covered walkways and a sky bridge that doubles as a game room with a pool table.
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The Manor House showcases rustic Colorado ski-lodge-style elements with natural stone accents.
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Inspired by Crow’s time performing at Colorado ski lodges—think Gothic-meets-rustic with stone archways, vaulted ceilings, and walls of glass—the estate contains a whopping 10 bedrooms and 14 bathrooms. Over the years, he and his kids added personal touches and hidden nooks perfect for reading, writing, or just taking in the river views.
On the grounds, Dark Horse Studio—built in 1998—spans nearly 9,000 square feet of post-and-beam space with vaulted ceilings and rustic finishes. With recording rooms, public areas, two sleeping spaces for visiting musicians, and plenty of porches and patios, it’s both a creative hub and a comfortable retreat for artists.
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Dark Horse Studio has hosted legends from Taylor Swift to Dolly Parton and Neil Diamond.
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The studio has seen a legion of music industry royals, including Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Shawn Mendes, Faith Hill, and Neil Diamond—who recorded several tracks from Tennessee Moon, including a duet with Waylon Jennings (One Good Love). A pre-fame Taylor Swift also cut three songs for her debut album here.
As for Crow, according to the Journal, he’s moving on to spend more time at his second home in Telluride, Colorado. “It’s bittersweet to sell it, because we all love it,” Crow told the publication. “But I’m ready for a different chapter. I’ve been here for 31 years, and I’ve got some other adventures that I’m ready to go on.”
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Source: Luxury - robbreport.com
