197 Kirkham Drive
$2,500,000
A fabulous opportunity to own a BarberMcMurry designed home built in 1968 - with continued upgrades and remodeling over the past two decades - and located on over 32 acres located on the banks of the Tennessee River forming Watts Bar Lake and overlooking Half Moon Island. This contemporary styled home is tucked away from the street via a quarter mile driveway and rests among full trees offering ample privacy. Water views are to be savored and enjoyed from the primary suite as well as all the living areas of the primary level. One of the primary living spaces is spacious and offers a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, a large stone fireplace, views of the river as well as access - via two sets of sliding doors - to the covered screened in porch with excellent views of the lake. The secondary living space has a trey ceiling and a wall of windows with views of the water. With a wet bar, built-in stereo sound system. access to the back patio and ample room for a gaming table or media setup, this space is the perfect place to host parties. The formal dining room with vaulted ceiling and exposed beams gives plenty of space for a large dining room table as well as room for buffets and hutches. This entertaining space flows effortlessly via glass French doors into the large eat-in kitchen with high ceilings, exposed beams, large breakfast bar/island, ample storage, stainless appliances, pot filler, warming oven and gas cook top. The primary suite has access to the exterior patio as well as views of the water from both the designated bedroom along with the seating area tiered below. An attached bath has tons of storage, dual vanities, walk-in shower, and plenty of cedar lined closet space. Three additional bedrooms and two full baths complete the primary level. The lower level has the remaining bedroom and bath along with additional living space - an ideal location to create a more private area for visiting guests or the resident teenager! The exterior offers multiple spaces for entertaining and enjoying the seasons with a screened-in porch, an enclosed porch, several patios, and a lake front Pavilion. The on site lake access road can take you to the spacious dock offering a sundeck, power, covered boat slip and lift. The surrounding water offers a quarter of a mile of shoreline where a dredged cove and a shallow sandy area for swimming is accessible via stairs or dock. With a view of the adjacent waterways and coves in three counties, this lakefront home offers the best in East Tennessee lakeside living!