2010 VESTA Designer Home Showcase

Walker Hall

This stately neoclassical home is a true reflection of the brilliant design talent of Lavelle Walker. Taking us back to the classics, Walker Hall represents the warmth and elegance of tradition and family. This home is magnificently sited on a tree-lined ridge in Germantown, Tennessee. It is inspired by the well-proportioned homes admired and appreciated in historic Germantown and the classical homes of the Parkways in Memphis. The captivating beauty of the landscaping recalls the grounds and homes of the Old South.

There is a feeling of hospitality from the time you approach the brick paved entry terrace, with its French doors, decorative wrought iron rails, Porte cochere with wrought iron gates, and sleeping porch overlooking the surrounding neighborhood and newly designed streetscape. The home is laid out with a bilateral geometry. The entry hall, with its stacked stairs, will take you below the first floor to a wine cellar and storm shelter. This dual purpose room provides custom wine shelving for the wine enthusiast while providing the family security during inclement weather. The stacked stairs above open out to a gallery, two bedrooms, a media entertainment area, and a sleeping porch.

On the main floor, the open kitchen provides functional space with a scullery connecting the dining room. The dining area provides the old south warmth and charm with its built-ins and wood-burning fireplace. The large great hall and breakfast area have well placed windows and doors for viewing the courtyard, wall fountain, grilling, and breakfast terrace.

The master bedroom and bath are adjoining a side porch shaded with plantation shutters. Down the hallway, a powder room and utility room were designed in a manner that reflects dependences and architecture of the past. Exiting the back entrance, the carriage houses are flanking either side of a private entrance with a stair hall and elevator access to an upper level. This guest entry accommodates family and friends to a second level loft area and guest room designed with its own kitchen, sitting room, bath, and closets.

The exterior of this residence is striking with its warm butter color painted brick, cream trim, decorative iron, and beautiful landscape. You must experience this elegant home to appreciate its timeless inspiration and its future heritage.