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The ‘perfect introvert hideaway’ lies beneath this Tennessee home for sale. See it

Backyard
Backyard Screen grab from Realtor

So you think you’ve seen every wild house there is? Well nothing can (probably) ever top this conundrum of a home that’s listed in Brentwood, Tennessee, for $5.95 million.

Exterior of the house
Exterior of the house Screen grab from Realtor

The exterior has a fairy-tale-like feel, with a curved rooftop, brick walls, pillars and large windows that make it stand out against the emerald green of the trees and rolling hills of lush grass. But inside, hidden below the large residence, is a different world — one that’s perfect for those who can’t deal with people, well, all the time.

Living room
Living room Screen grab from Realtor

“Built for entertaining, unique Craftsman 11,500 square foot home sits in (a) residential cul-de-sac, 1.67 acres surrounded on three sides by woods.” The yard is “well-landscaped” and has “mature trees.” The home has “a surprise captivating basement, perfect for entertaining and concerts,” the listing on Realtor.com says.

Kitchen
Kitchen Screen grab from Realtor

“Fine woodworking throughout, the spacious house has multiple fireplaces w/gas starters, ample storage, secret passages.”

Bedroom
Bedroom Screen grab from Realtor

While the entire house impresses, the party doesn’t really start until the two-level basement pops into gear. Features of the basement, per the listing, include:

  • Catering kitchen

  • 18-seat theater

  • Entertaining space

  • Store fronts

  • Vault

  • Elevator

Basement
Basement Screen grab from Realtor

The space was featured on Zillow Gone Wild, a Facebook page and X (formerly Twitter) account that showcase interesting houses up for sale around the globe. And it’s safe to say that the basement didn’t disappoint.

Basement
Basement Screen grab from Realtor

“I don’t even associate with enough people to have a small version of whatever happening there,” one person joked on Facebook.

Basement
Basement Screen grab from Realtor

“Is it wrong that my first thought was how neat it would be if I filled the display windows with Cheetos? Yeah, I probably should have kept this to myself,” another noted about the display shops.

Basement
Basement Screen grab from Realtor

“This rich person used their money right. To make their house as cool as possible,” someone added.

Basement diner
Basement diner Screen grab from Realtor

“This looks like the perfect setting for a movie about a dystopian future,” one person said. “After running from the zombies, you find a house in the Tennessee woods with a whole community of sister wives pretending everything is normal.”

Theater
Theater Screen grab from Realtor

This is exactly what New York looks like in the New York, New York hotel in Vegas,” someone posted on X.

Basement shop
Basement shop Screen grab from Realtor

“Only $6M for the perfect introvert hideaway,” another said.

Basement coffee shop
Basement coffee shop Screen grab from Realtor

Brentwood is about a 10-mile drive south from Nashville.

Theater
Theater Screen grab from Realtor
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TJ Macias
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
TJ Macías is a Real-Time national sports reporter for McClatchy based out of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Formerly, TJ covered the Dallas Mavericks and Texas Rangers beat for numerous media outlets including 24/7 Sports and Mavs Maven (Sports Illustrated). Twitter: @TayloredSiren
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