Entrance to Nouvell on Solon Drive

I’m excited about what architects DA|AD and developer Woodland Street Partners have planned for Nouvell, a new modernist subdivision in the Rosebank section of East Nashville. The 4-acre site is clearly visible on the satellite image below, wedged in between existing homes on Carter Avenue to the south and Solon Drive to the north. The entrance to the development will be off Solon, and an access road will curve around to the eastern edge of the site.

A total of 15 single-family homes will be built, and buyers will have a choice of four different 3-bedroom/2.5-bath floor plans. DA|AD appears to have done a good job ensuring that the individual homes are distinctive yet consistent, with certain design elements repeated throughout the development. For example, every home has two stories, an L-shaped configuration, and shed roofs set at what may appear to be random angles. In fact, each roof is configured to control rainwater runoff and direct it to a rain garden. That’s just one of Nouvell’s green features. Others include Energy Star appliances and windows, enhanced cellulose and sprayed foam insulation, high-efficiency designer lighting fixtures with CFL bulbs, and radiant roof decking. As you might expect, the developer intends to pursue LEED certification.

Overview of Development Looking East

Prices at Nouvell range from $224,900 for 1,432 sq ft to $269,900 for 1,776 sq ft. This is approximately 20% less than comparable new construction in other infill developments.

Southwest corner of Development

At its July 20 meeting, the Metro Council gave final approval to the developer’s request to rezone the site. As construction progresses, I’m sure I’ll have more to say about Nouvell. In the meantime, take a look below at the brochure put together by the Nashville CityLiving team at Village, which is handling the project’s marketing, and feel free to contact me with any questions.