High atop the second tallesthill in Green Hills sits a home that epitomizes the phrase, “room with a view.” Clever construction by builder Rogan Allen has given the 7,441-square-foot, five-bedroom, five-bath home 360 degree views without sacrificing privacy. Better yet, despite being new construction, conscientious use of reclaimed materials has left the property with a clean, fresh look and a smaller environmental footprint.

 

As you approach 3540 Trimble on a sunny afternoon, light bounces off the numerous windows, giving the home a soft glow. This is no happy accident—the home was carefully oriented to the northwest to capture sunlight from dawn until dusk.

 

Entering the home, you notice the gleaming black walnut hardwood flooring. But, unlike many new homes, this floor did not sacrifice any new trees—all the wood for the home’s flooring was reclaimed from a location in North Carolina.

 

Moving into the kitchen, you immediately see the gleaming, new stainless Electrolux appliances, cherry and birch cabinetry, granite countertops and the sleekly modern stainless backsplash and hood. What you don’t see, however, is the hidden features that have been built in to save money and energy. The ceiling lights that give the kitchen its sunny atmosphere are all energy-saving LED lights. Hidden behind the walls lies special Bioseal Foam Insulation, a green insulator made from recycled soy bean products. Together, these features have been proven to cut electric bills by at least 35 percent-- smart and sustainable.

 

Walking from the kitchen through the dining room, you arrive at the screened porch. In winter, the room can be completely closed off with plexi-glass windows; in the spring and summer, switch out the plexiglass for screens to enjoy the warmer weather. Another great feature for cooler evenings, regardless of season, is the stacked stone fireplace, one of three in the home. And, once again, instead of using new materials, Rogan’s construction plan called for the use of reclaimed stone to build these hearths, as well as the stacked stone pillars scattered throughout the main floor.

 

Stepping out onto the main terrace, it’s only natural to pause a moment, lean against the customiron railings and take in the view, which stretches from Bellevue to Vandy without impediment. And you can’t forget to take note of the lovely cushioned material on which you are standing—the elegant black flooring is actually constructed from recycled rubber pavers.

 

Coming back inside, walk down the concealed hallway, specially constructed for maximum privacy, and step into the main floor master suite. Here you will find the luxury that you would expect for a home of this grandeur—a private terrace, massive his-and-hers walk-in closet, a personal laundry room and, of course, the master bath, which dazzles with silver travertine flooring and a unique black pebble backsplash that is repeated on the floor of the separate shower.

 

When you’re ready to leave the main level, you can take the fully functioning elevator to the top floor or climb the stairs, which are lit with a skylight by day and built-in light niches (also great for storing collectibles) by night. At the top, you’ll be greeted by the perfect space for entertaining—a lovely loft area with a built-in wet bar, wiring for a home theatre and built-in cabinet storage to keep the area tidy. The rest of the top level houses three more bedrooms, bathrooms and a second laundry room, making it a great teen retreat.

 

Finally, travel all the way downstairs to the home’s basement, which still enjoys natural light and breathtaking views. You can enter the home on this level from the attached three-car garage, house guests or family members in the mother-in-law suite or entertain a crowd in the airy, spacious room connected to the refrigerated wine cellar, which is stocked with reclaimed heart-pine shelving. Additional space is wired to fill your heart’s desire—build a media room (the glass doors are fitted with drop-down, black-out shades for optimal viewing) or set up an exercise room and sweat it out while enjoying the exterior monkey grass beds visible through those same doors. As with the rest of the home, the important decisions have already been made—now it’s up to the owner to make all the fun ones!