Bishop’s Gate Homes and Neighborhood Guide, Franklin TN
A guide to Bishop's Gate, the 18-home gated Turnberry enclave on Franklin's west side, with home details, lot sizes, HOA notes and buying and selling guidance.
Plan Your Sale
- Location: West Franklin (37064), reached by way of Del Rio Pike and Carlisle Lane, about two miles from downtown.
- Size: 18 home sites, now sold out.
- Built: Around 2019 to 2021.
- Builder: Turnberry Homes.
- Homes: All-brick, two-story homes, many over 5,000 square feet, on lots of about 0.5 to 2.5 acres.
- Verify: HOA documents and dues, gate and road maintenance, school zoning and the specific lot's features.
About the Community
Bishop's Gate is one of the smallest neighborhoods on our site, and that's what makes it different. It's a gated community of just 18 homesites on Franklin's west side, built by Turnberry Homes and now sold out. Lots range from about half an acre to two and a half acres, which is a lot of room for a neighborhood two miles from downtown.
The homes are all brick and were built around 2019 to 2021, so you're looking at newer construction with the scale and finishes Turnberry is known for. Sizes run well into the 5,000 square foot range in the listings we've seen, with four or more bedrooms.
With only 18 homes, resales don't come up often, and each one is different because the lots are so different. That makes pricing and buying here a home-by-home conversation, and it's one I'd want to have with you in detail.
Why People Consider It
The appeal of Bishop's Gate is privacy and space close to town. A gated entrance, a short list of neighbors and lots that can reach two and a half acres are hard to find this close to downtown Franklin.
It's also newer construction in an area where much of the surrounding housing is older. Buyers who want a recently built, all-brick home without moving out to the county often end up looking here.
The tradeoff is scarcity and amenities. There's no community pool or clubhouse, and with 18 homes you may wait a while for the right one. If those don't matter to you, the setting usually does.
Homes and Property Styles
Every home in Bishop's Gate was built by Turnberry Homes in all-brick construction. Listings we've reviewed show two-story homes in the 5,000 to 5,500 square foot range with four bedrooms, three-car garages and crawl space foundations, though sizes and plans vary from lot to lot.
Because the lots range so widely, from about half an acre to two and a half acres, the setting can change a home's value as much as the house itself. Topography, privacy, the backyard and how the home sits on the lot are all worth looking at closely.
When I compare homes here, I start with the lot, then the plan, the finishes chosen at build and anything added since, like outdoor living spaces or a finished bonus area.
Property and Price Context
Price in Bishop's Gate is driven by lot size, home size and finish level. With lots from half an acre to two and a half acres and homes over 5,000 square feet, the spread between two homes here can be meaningful.
Because resales are rare, I'd look at any sales inside Bishop's Gate first, then comparable newer all-brick homes on larger lots around west Franklin. A fresh, property-specific comparison will tell you much more than any average.
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Amenities and HOA
Bishop's Gate has an HOA, and listings have shown quarterly dues. In a gated community, that usually covers the gate and the common areas, but confirm exactly what's included and how the gate, private roads and landscaping are maintained.
There's no community pool or clubhouse. Before buying, ask for the HOA documents, the current dues, the reserve situation and the rules on exterior changes, fencing and outbuildings, which can matter on a larger lot.
Nearby Places
Bishop's Gate is about two miles from downtown Franklin, and the builder points to Jim Warren Park, the Williamson County Recreation Center and Westhaven Golf Club as close by. You reach it by way of Del Rio Pike and Carlisle Lane on the west side of Mack Hatcher Parkway.
Cool Springs and I-65 are across town, usually by way of Mack Hatcher, so drive the route at your normal times if you'll be making that trip often.
School Zoning
Bishop's Gate is one of the Franklin neighborhoods where school zoning splits between two districts. Listings here have generally shown Franklin Special School District for kindergarten through eighth grade (Poplar Grove Elementary and Poplar Grove Middle) and Williamson County Schools for high school (Franklin High). That split surprises a lot of people who are new to Franklin, so confirm the current assignment for the specific address with both districts before you rely on it.
Seller Strategy
Selling in Bishop's Gate is a small-sample situation. There may not be a recent sale inside the neighborhood that matches your home, so pricing usually means looking at newer, larger homes on acreage across west Franklin and adjusting carefully for lot size and finish level.
Presentation matters a lot at this level. Buyers want to understand the lot, the privacy and the build quality, so photography, drone images and a clear story about what's been added since construction are worth the effort.
I'd also want to talk through timing. With so few homes, a resale here tends to draw attention from buyers who've been waiting for one, and we want to be ready for that.
Buyer Strategy
Buying in Bishop's Gate usually means being patient and ready. With 18 homes, you may see only an occasional resale, so it helps to know your budget and what you want in a lot before one comes up.
When one does, look closely at the lot, the drainage and grading, the condition of a home that's still fairly new, and any builder warranty items that were or weren't addressed. Ask for the HOA documents to understand what the dues cover, including the gate and common areas.
If you want a gated community near downtown but need more choices, nearby Carlisle is gated too, with a very different home size and lot style. Comparing the two can help clarify what matters most to you.
Thinking About Buying or Selling Here?
Thinking about selling?
With only 18 homes in Bishop's Gate, there's rarely a perfect comparable sale. Let's build a pricing plan around your lot, your finishes and what buyers at this level expect.
We'll talk through presentation and timing, and you can decide what makes sense with no pressure.
Comparing where to live?
Resales in Bishop's Gate don't come up often, so being ready matters.
We can help you understand the lots, the homes and the HOA ahead of time, so you can move with confidence when one becomes available.
Community questions
Common Questions About Bishop’s Gate
Honest answers to what buyers and sellers ask me about this area.
Is Bishop's Gate a gated community?
Yes. Bishop's Gate has a gated entrance and just 18 homesites, built by Turnberry Homes on Franklin's west side.
How big are the lots in Bishop's Gate?
Lots range from about half an acre to about two and a half acres, which is unusual for a neighborhood roughly two miles from downtown Franklin.
When were the homes in Bishop's Gate built?
The homes were built around 2019 to 2021, and the community is now sold out, so future homes come up as resales.
What schools serve Bishop's Gate?
Listings have shown Franklin Special School District for K through 8 (Poplar Grove) and Franklin High in Williamson County Schools. Confirm the current zoning by address with both districts.
Does Bishop's Gate have a pool or clubhouse?
No. There are no shared amenities like a pool or clubhouse. The HOA covers items like the gated entrance and common areas; review the current documents for details.
Can The Hoover Team help me buy or sell in Bishop's Gate?
Yes. With so few homes, pricing and buying here takes careful comparison of lots and finishes, and we're glad to walk through it with you.
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