Just Listed! This Memphis Estate Exudes Style AND Function

Nestled in the gated community of Chartwell at River Oaks, this Memphis home boasts form, function, and warmth in spades. Inspired by the home of Sir Winston Churchill, this 7,600-square-foot house is located on over one acre of land and offers six bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and three half bathrooms. Take a look inside, then find out how you can call this gorgeous estate home!

Aerial view of 6185 Chartwell Lane — Located at 6185 Chartwell Lane, this Memphis home was built by Hank Akers of M.H. Akers Custom Homes and designed by architect Doug Enoch.

A curving path in a lush garden with a variety of trees, flowering shrubs, and a low brick wall under a clear blue sky. — As you make your way up the circular driveway, take in the pristine landscaping and gardens designed by Mike Kaiser of Kaiser Trabue Landscape Architecture.

Arched breezeway in a brick building with a paved driveway and manicured hedges under a clear blue sky. — You’ll also notice this porte cochère, which leads to a friend’s entrance, a single garage, and a double garage.

As you enter the home, note the stately custom entryway door, which includes imported glass from Germany. From there, you’re immediately greeted by a cozy sitting area with custom paneling and a fireplace.

To the right of the entryway is the home’s formal dining room. Spacious enough for a large table, this is the perfect place to host formal gatherings or dinner parties. You’ll also love the floor-to-ceiling windows that allow natural light to fill the room.

Elegant entryway with exposed wooden beams, patterned armchairs, a fireplace, and wood-paneled walls. — As seen in the entryway, much of this home’s design focuses on warmth.

Elegant dining room with a long wooden table, ornate chairs, a chandelier, patterned curtains, and an intricate area rug, flanked by vintage furniture. — The formal dining room overlooks the home’s expansive front yard.

As you continue through the first level of this home, you’ll find the great room, which serves as the heart of the house. In addition to seamlessly connecting the kitchen, multiple dining spaces, and the study, the great room opens up to a serene, all-season screened-in porch.

Overlooking the beautiful backyard, the porch is perfect for outdoor entertaining. It includes a fireplace and a built-in Wolf gas grill. Beyond the porch is a breathtaking pool and cascading waterfall feature.

A cozy, rustic living room with exposed wooden beams, a large fireplace, plush sofas, a glass coffee table, and elegant lighting fixtures. — The great room offers stately vaulted ceilings with beams and a fireplace that beckons.

A cozy screened porch with a vaulted ceiling, furnished with sofas, armchairs, and a dining area, overlooking a lush garden. — Imagine spending summer nights with your nearest and dearest on this all-season porch …

An elegant backyard featuring a swimming pool with a classic brick house and a poolside gazebo, surrounded by lush greenery under a clear blue sky. — The backyard’s in-ground pool is surrounded by pristine India Bronte stone decking.

Modern bathroom with white walls, a built-in shelving unit with towels, a toilet, shower area, and several towel hooks. — This half-bathroom is conveniently located off the side of the house and opens up to the pool.

Make your way back inside to the kitchen, another standout feature of this home. Here, you’ll find a variety of built-in appliances, a spacious center island, additional bar seating, and a scullery with a second (yes, second!) dishwasher.

Elegant dining room with a wooden table, chairs, ornate rug, exposed beams, and view of an outdoor patio through glass doors. — This cozy breakfast nook sits between the great room and kitchen, making entertaining a breeze.

Elegant, spacious kitchen with distressed gray cabinetry, stone backsplash, wood floors, and a central island with seating under a chandelier. — The kitchen’s beautiful design and millwork are courtesy of Kerns-Wilcheck.

A modern laundry room with gray cabinetry, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances, decorated with a framed poster and floral arrangement. — The home’s laundry room is conveniently located right off the kitchen.

Continuing through the first floor, you’ll find the luxurious, natural-light-filled primary suite. In addition to gorgeous views of the nearby pool, you’ll love spending your mornings in the spa-like bathroom that offers dual vanities, walk-in closets, and a spacious soaking tub.

Rounding out the first floor is a guest suite, two half bathrooms, an exercise room, a climate-controlled hunting closet, and a beautiful home office.

Elegant bedroom with a large bed, two nightstands with lamps, a desk, a chair, and French doors leading to a garden. — The primary suite invites homeowners to unwind after a long day.

Elegant bathroom with marble countertops, ornate mirror, and beige tiled walls. — The spa-like primary bathroom offers his-and-her sinks and two spacious walk-in closets.

Elegant bedroom with a large bed, patterned bedding, classic furniture, and flowing curtains in a well-lit room. — Guests will love staying in this first-floor ensuite bedroom.

A rustic home office with dark cabinetry, a wooden countertop, taxidermy deer heads above cabinets, and a gun cabinet. — The home’s climate-controlled hunting room includes a gun closet.

A cozy log cabin living room with two leather armchairs, a sofa, and a coffee table, featuring a wall-mounted tv and rustic decor. — The bright and airy study, located just off the great room, boasts a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows and gorgeous, custom paneling.

The remaining four bedrooms — two of which offer private bathrooms — are on the second level of the home. Upstairs, a bonus room could be transformed into almost anything you can dream up, from an exercise room to a home office or playroom.

Just down the hall is a room that currently houses arts and crafts but can be turned into another bonus room if needed! And if you need extra storage, the second floor also offers expandable attic space.

Cozy, rustic cabin bedroom with two single beds draped in striped bedding, a central cushioned bench, exposed wooden beams, and a window with red shutters. — This second-floor bedroom was designed with a nod to rustic lodging.

Are you ready to call this home? The Chartwell property is listed for $3,900,000 by Worth and Elizabeth Jones of Ware Jones Realtors. Learn more about the property HERE. To tour the home, contact Worth at (901) 289-1890 or [email protected]. You can also contact Elizabeth at (901) 825-4075 or [email protected].

Worth Jones | License number: 323280

Elizabeth Jones | License number: 361039

This article is sponsored by Ware Jones Realtors. All photography provided.

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