Aerial view of Well Manor at the end of its long drive, framed by two ponds

A world of
your own.

A solid-stone manor on 17.73 acres.

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Solid stone exterior5–7-inch-thick stone

245 ftHouse width

8-car garage5 main · 3 lower

17.73Private acres

11,000 sq ftResidence size

Sunlit family room with a fireplace and the illuminated main kitchen and island beyond — The family room and fireplace

The approach to Well Manor

A presence that begins
long before the front door.

The approach from Cages Bend Road, across the expansive front lawns and ponds to the manor — The private drive has room for about 50 cars, by the owners’ estimate. Pond water digitally retouched for presentation.

01 / The residence

Perfectly
imperfect.

Inspired by old Italian homes.The owners wanted the warmth and character of a house that feels lived in, with rooms you can use every day.
5–7-inch-thick solid stone exterior.The house spans 245 feet, giving the stone façade its presence from the road.
An eight-car garage.Five spaces in the main garage and three on the lower level.
11,000 square feet. Seven bedrooms. Seven bathrooms.A private gym, recording studio, and three secret rooms.
Completely remodeled to the studs in 2025.Originally built in 1986; reimagined as the owners’ forever home.

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Piano and seating in the sunlit Great Room beside the curved staircase — The Great Room and its piano

02 / Inside the manor

A Great Room for a crowd.
A family room for a night in.

The grand music room with tall windows, a piano, and a curved staircase — The grand music room
A soaring 16-foot ceiling gives the Great Room its scale.
Gather around the piano for a songwriters’ night or an evening of worship.

Sofas facing the fireplace and television in the family living room — The family living room
The ceiling was intentionally lowered to make the room feel more intimate.
Curl up by the fire, put on a movie, or spend an evening catching up with family and friends.

The main kitchen’s island with seating and the adjoining dining area — The kitchen made for company
A 12-foot island with room to prep dinner while guests pull up a seat.
Two dishwashers for easy cleanup after a crowd.

Seating, a television, and the staircase in the lower-level gathering room — The lower level
A full kitchen with its own stove and dishwasher.
A second primary suite and a built-in bunk room.
A dedicated three-car garage.

The stone exterior of the five-car garage wing — Five-car garage wing, exterior view
The bonus room above the garage
Above the five-car garage, with a sense of separation from the main house.
A quiet place for a private office, with potential as a guest suite.

A closer look

The coffee bar with espresso machine and oak cabinetry, open to the kitchen — 01The coffee bar, connected to everyday living

Primary bedroom with a four-poster bed, fireplace, and black-framed windows — 02The primary suite

Primary bathroom with a freestanding tub, arched window, and wood vanity — 03The primary bath

Bathroom vanity with brass fixtures, an arched mirror, and wall sconces — 04Considered bathroom finishes

Guest bedroom with an upholstered bed, bedside lamps, and a tufted bench — 05A welcoming guest retreat

Aerial view of the rear terrace and stone exterior — 06Outdoor living

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The location makes the difference

Estate-sized living.
Everyday convenience.

You can walk to Kroger.Everyday shopping is close to home, according to the owners.
A county address, with no city property tax.The owners report county jurisdiction and no city property-tax bill.
Current Greenbelt tax treatment.The property currently receives Greenbelt treatment, as reported by the owners.

The owner’s 2025 property-tax bill≈ $5,800Owner-reported historical amount

Current tax status and future assessments should be confirmed for a buyer’s ownership and use.

The stone residence and circular driveway

03 / A personal commitment

Reimagined for
a lifetime.

Complete 2025 to-the-studs remodel.Systems, materials, moisture management, and structural details received the same care as the visible finishes.
116 new windows and doors.
Four new ultra-high-efficiency HVAC systems.
Whole-house filtration at both water intakes.
Two front offices ready for personal finishing choices.Intentionally left unfinished for the next owners.

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The restoration, in detail +

The thinking behind the remodel

Designed as a forever home.

The owners intended to stay for life. Their goal was a home with another hundred years ahead of it—a personal commitment reflected in the care taken behind the walls as well as in the rooms you see.

Substantial stone. Lasting character.

Originally built in 1986.
Stone measuring 5–7 inches thick—not thin stone veneer.
100% to-the-studs remodel completed in 2025.
Remodeled as the owners’ forever home, with a vision for its next hundred years.

Water systems at both intakes.

Two separate water intakes.
A whole-house filtration system at each intake.
A water restructuring unit at each intake.
Water quality was a central consideration in the remodel.

Comfort from the inside out.

Four brand-new ultra-high-efficiency HVAC units.
All old insulation removed and vacuumed out.
New fiberglass insulation, plus Rockwool and blown insulation in applicable areas.
No spray-foam insulation used in the remodel.

Care below the surface.

Fully encapsulated crawl space.
Dehumidifiers installed where needed.
Basement fully resealed using elevator-shaft sealant.
All beams specified by a licensed engineer.

Attention to the essentials.

Fireplace interiors rebuilt.
Septic tanks pumped and serviced.
50-year shingles installed approximately 2016.
Roof reported by the owners to be in great condition.

Grand spaces. Comfortable everyday living.

Soaring ceilings in the grand gathering spaces.
Standard-height ceilings for cozier everyday rooms.
Three secret rooms, not pictured.
Two front offices intentionally left unfinished for the next owners to personalize.

17.73 private acres

A rare sense of space.

17.73 private acres.Expansive lawns and mature trees around the residence.
Two entrance ponds and a creek.A long private drive creates a memorable approach.
A fenced raised-bed garden and compost bin.
A chicken coop with capacity for 30 chickens.Automatic door and a free-range setup.

Aerial boundary overview of the 17.73-acre Well Manor estate — **17.73 acres · 2 ponds**Creek running through the propertyIllustrative boundary overview · Not a survey

Fenced raised-bed garden among mature trees on the estate — The fenced raised-bed garden

Gray chicken coop on the lawn with free-ranging chickens — The chicken coop and free-range flock

A vision for the outdoors

Imagine the possibilities.

An AI-generated concept explores one possible vision for the backyard.

AI-generated backyard concept illustrating a possible pool, spa, firepit, dining terrace and putting green; these are not existing amenities — **CONCEPTUAL VISUALIZATION · NOT EXISTING AMENITIES**The pool, spa, firepit, expanded terrace, and putting green shown are illustrative ideas, not current property features or approved plans.

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The complete photographic collection.

Explore the residence and grounds in full, with alternate views and details. Select any image for full-screen viewing.

Selected photographs are digitally retouched, including pond water and removable items. The backyard vision is a separate conceptual illustration.

Inside the manor

06Lower-level gathering room with potential for a guest apartment

07Sitting area in the executive office off the main room

10The Great Room, with space for large gatherings

13Guest suite with an attached full bath

17Spacious upstairs bedroom with pitched ceilings and an attached full bath

Tall windows, seating, piano and curved staircase in the Great Room — 27The Great Room, with room to gather around the piano

Sunlit Great Room framed by a timber post and the curved stair — 28The Great Room from the curved staircase

Grand piano and seating beside the Great Room’s black-framed windows — 29The piano and seating in the Great Room

Family room seating facing the fireplace beneath timber beams — 30The main-level family room and fireplace

View of the fireplace and the adjoining oak kitchen from the family room — 31The family room looking toward the main kitchen

Lower-level seating area with television, dining table and staircase — 32The lower-level gathering room and staircase

Lower-level kitchen with island seating, a stove and a refrigerator — 33The full kitchen on the lower level

The house & grounds

05The residence, ponds and sweeping lawns

07The long approach and surrounding acreage

09The residence within its private landscape

10Across the rear grounds toward the entrance

15The entrance ponds beside Cages Bend Road

48The stone residence and garage approach

49Stonework and tall windows beside the garage

50The chicken coop and free-ranging flock

52The fenced raised-bed garden beneath the trees

By private appointment

Some places are best
experienced in person.

Well Manor · 2185 Cages Bend Rd
Gallatin, Tennessee 37066

Offered at $9,500,000

Text or call Ben Follas at (615) 517-4501 to arrange a private showing. Tours are available to pre-qualified buyers.

Please share your name and showing availability.

For buyer agents & qualifying introductions +

For licensed buyer agents & referring agents

The right buyer. A rewarding introduction.

A direct-from-owner private sale. Bring the buyer, or introduce the buyer’s agent who brings the buyer to closing.

2.5%

Buyer-broker compensation

The seller offers 2.5% of the final closed sale price to the brokerage representing the buyer, subject to a signed compensation agreement.

$40,000

Separate qualifying referral fee

The seller proposes an additional $40,000 for the licensed referring agent who introduces the seller to the buyer’s agent whose buyer completes the purchase. This is separate from the 2.5% buyer-broker compensation.

All commissions and referral fees are payable only upon a successful closing. No closing, no payment.

This property will not be listed traditionally. The owner is not seeking a seller’s agent or accepting listing solicitations. Buyer representation and qualifying introductions are welcome.

Proposed compensation program, subject to legal review and signed written compensation and referral agreements with the participating licensed brokerages. Eligibility, referral attribution, required disclosures, and payment arrangements must be agreed in writing before an introduction. Payments are handled through the applicable licensed brokerages at closing in accordance with those agreements and applicable law. Compensation is negotiable.

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Open in maps

A world of
your own.

A presence that begins
long before the front door.

Perfectly
imperfect.

A Great Room for a crowd.
A family room for a night in.

The grand music room

The family living room

The kitchen made for company

The lower level