17.6 Acres of Land with Home for Sale in McDonald, Tennessee

Welcome to a truly exceptional property with breathtaking mountain views in Hamilton and Bradley County. An eclectic blend of old world charm and modern convenience nestled on 17.62 sprawling acres, unrestricted and ready for you to make it your own. This log home with massive 6X12 inch logs is a masterpiece of careful curation, seamlessly integrating pieces from various periods to create a space that exudes harmony, joy, and endless wonder. Crafted by known influencers and a former US Navy Seabee contractor who has built custom homes from NY to FL. This home is a testament to the power of creativity and vision.

As you step into the home through the inviting 72 foot long solarium, expansive views greet you, offering a glimpse of the serene spring-fed pond that graces the property with deer, turkeys, and ducks that often frequent for a drink of water or a splash to cool off. At the end of the solarium lies a versatile space currently serving as a bright blogging room with lime-washed brick and tiled floors. Yet equally suited to be transformed into a sun-drenched retreat with custom store-front windows allowing full view of the pond and neighboring mountains. A chimney is erected ready for a wood stove to be inserted or a quaint fireplace to be built.

The kitchen is a culinary haven, boasting a plethora of amenities including a 5 1/2 foot farmhouse sink, to delight any chef. From the meticulously designed work island with concrete counters, and a bread counter with a marble countertop from a New York bakery to the two antique working Chambers cast iron stove/ovens, every detail has been thoughtfully considered.

Step inside the large, organized pantry and uncover the hidden gems that add an element of surprise to this extraordinary space. A work area with granite counters is a bonus for crock pots, mixing, or gathering ingredients and plenty of storage underneath.

In the cozy dining room with Blue Ridge Mountain views that is bathed in natural light, while the adjacent sitting area invites relaxation and conversation outside on a covered deck. Herbs are grown year round on the window ledges. But it's the great room that steals the spotlight. A true marvel of craftsmanship where hand-picked river rock lines the walls, maintaining a comfortable temperature year-round. A majestic brick fireplace, complete with a gas line for convenience, stands as the heart of the room, accompanied by a beehive oven perfect for artisan breads, wood-fired pizzas, pies, biscuits or anything you can create to eat. Natural hardwood floors as well as tile and concrete flow throughout the home, complemented by radiant heated floors, ensuring comfort in every season. The master bedroom offers a sanctuary of tranquility, while an additional bedroom, currently utilized as an office, provides versatility and functionality. A spacious laundry room and a second full bathroom complete the main level, offering convenience at every turn. Ascend the stairs to discover a versatile loft space, ready to adapt to your needs. Whether you envision it as a storage area, office, or additional gathering space, the possibilities are endless. For the quilter or crafter a well-lit craft room with a cutting mat table awaits to bring out your creativity. Plenty of organization storage areas for crafting items are custom built-in for easy access. Outside, the property is a haven for gardeners and nature enthusiasts alike, boasting an Aquaponic system, Hugelkultur raised beds, and a variety of fruit-bearing trees and plants. An outdoor farmhouse sink is useful for washing off produce before bringing in the home. Plenty of storage underneath for storing pots, tools, and other gardening supplies. A 10X16 storm/cellar in the basement offers peace of mind and security. For the hobbyist or craftsman, a potential woodshop awaits your final completion, complete with a new metal roof and a 300-gallon outdoor wood furnace central boiler furnishing the radiant heat. A 500-gallon watershed storage tank is used to house the home's water supplied from the city. With 4117 square feet of covered and heated space, plus an additional 1010 square feet of living space, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort, luxury, and possibility. Welcome to your new haven, a place where every corner holds a story, and every moment is infused with the magic of possibility. With views that will bring you peace, air that is so clean and an almost constant breeze, while not a neighbor in site, this truly is a piece of heaven that awaits for you to experience mountaintop living on a ridge named Lauderback Ridge. This ridge was once used by the Native Indians to cross over to the next mountain. In addition, to convey with an acceptable offer, is material to build 2 small cabins and the 1800's barn. The views at the potential cabin site, has an "in your face" of the mountain views and is also very private with no neighbors in site. Making this an added bonus if investment property is something you are interested in as cabin or treehouse rentals or just for your own enjoyment. This home is private, but only 3 minutes to medical, restaurants, shopping stores, gas stations, trails, parks and recreation.