PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

There are few places where the landscape itself becomes the greatest asset. This is one of them. Stretching across 87± remarkable acres with panoramic mountain views, a peaceful pond, and approximately 1,300 feet of frontage along Mecca Pike, tthis is the kind of property that's becoming increasingly difficult to find. Bordering the Cherokee National Forest and Starr Mountain, with miles of additional riding, hiking, and recreational trails just beyond your property line, the landscape offers a rare balance of open pasture, privacy, and elevated homesites, creating a setting that's as practical as it is beautiful. The highest elevations reveal breathtaking views that deserve to be experienced rather than simply admired, while multiple natural building sites create opportunities for future homes, guest cottages, or a multigenerational family estate. Whether your vision includes horses, cattle, recreational trails, weekend escapes, or simply owning a piece of East Tennessee that feels untouched by time, the land offers the freedom to shape it around your lifestyle. Limited restrictions even allow subdivision into five-acre residential tracts, creating long-term flexibility without compromising the character of the property. At the heart of the property, a thoughtfully designed custom home offers comfortable, low-maintenance living with quality finishes and practical spaces that make everyday life effortless. Warm wood accents, an open-concept kitchen, and flexible living areas create a home that's equally suited for quiet evenings or gathering with family and friends. Beyond the home, every improvement reflects a commitment to quality and longevity. A spacious detached three-car garage provides room for vehicles, equipment, and hobbies, while the beautifully restored historic barn blends timeless craftsmanship with modern functionality, creating an exceptional space for equestrian pursuits, livestock, or agricultural use. Together, these improvements complement the land without competing with it—enhancing a property that's as practical as it is enduring. Some properties offer a beautiful home. Others offer beautiful land. This property offers something far more uncommon: a place where the improvements complement the landscape without competing against it. Whether preserved as a private estate, enjoyed as an equestrian farm, or held as a long-term investment for future generations, this is the kind of property that becomes part of a family's story.

DETAILS

Home Features

• At the center of it all sits a custom-built home designed for comfortable, low-maintenance living. Nearly 1,600 square feet of finished space is complemented by over 700 additional square feet of heated, cooled, plus additional garage space that can easily adapt to hobbies, recreation, equipment storage, or workshop use. Tongue-and-groove ceilings, granite countertops, a generous kitchen island, custom tiled showers, luxury vinyl plank flooring, and carefully planned lighting create an interior that feels warm, practical, and welcoming rather than overdone.
• Behind the walls, the home was built with longevity in mind. Spray foam insulation, six energy-efficient mini-splits, an 18KW propane generator, tankless water heater, central vacuum, Starlink internet, reverse osmosis water filtration, and an electric gated entrance all contribute to a property that's as dependable as it is beautiful.
• Designed for those who appreciate both privacy and practicality, the property is equipped with Starlink high-speed internet, an electric gated entrance with remote operation, LED security lighting, RV hookups with both 30- and 50-amp service, low-maintenance landscaping, and a fenced backyard.
• The detached 30' x 40' three-car garage was built for more than parking vehicles. Oversized doors accommodate full-size trucks and equipment, while WiFi-enabled openers, battery backup, and generous workspace make it equally suited for collectors, contractors, or outdoor enthusiasts.

Lot Features

• Beyond today's enjoyment lies remarkable long-term potential. Whether envisioned as a private luxury estate, an equestrian property, a family compound, or a carefully planned investment, the acreage offers numerous exceptional building sites overlooking the mountains. Limited restrictions allow the property to be subdivided into five-acre residential tracts or, creating outstanding flexibility while preserving the beauty of the land. This property also borders the Cherokee National Forest and Starr Mountain, with miles of additioal riding, hiking, and recreational trails just beyond your property line, the landscape offers a rare balance of open pasture, privacy, and elevated home sites, creating a setting that's as practival as it is beautiful.

Horse Facility Features

• Perhaps the most memorable structure on the property is the barn.
• Originally built more than seventy-five years ago, it has been carefully rebuilt to preserve its character while embracing modern function. Heavy timber construction, new framing, concrete footers, a new roof, professional-grade horse stalls, tack and feed rooms, dedicated wash station, electrified pastures, extensive drainage improvements, and thoughtfully placed lighting reflect an investment in quality that would be difficult—and expensive—to duplicate today.