STUNNING 41 ACRE ESTATE WITH HUGE BARN - Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, this stunning 41 acre estate with open meadows, wooded hillside, and spring creek will take your breath away! Immaculate landscaping welcomes you onto the covered front porch with stained tongue-in-groove ceilings. A large foyer greets you as you enter the home with beautiful white oak hardwood floors throughout. The open living room features a stone fireplace and two story cathedral ceiling with exposed wood beams. The floorplan continues into the gourmet kitchen with granite counters, Kraftmaid cabinetry, gas stove with double oven, 4-door refrigerator, island work center and large pantry. Mealtime is a breeze with kitchen bar seating, breakfast nook, and spacious dining room that serves as the ideal spot for entertaining. Across the foyer, an office serves as the ideal spot for those looking to work from home. The main level primary bedroom with a large bay window with plantation shutters and raised ceilings is your own luxurious retreat. An oversized en suite bathroom features a garden tub, tile walk-in shower, double vanities, and spacious walk-in closet with built-in shelving. Upstairs, two bedrooms with a jack and jill bathroom and an additional bedroom with en suite bath allow for plenty of privacy. The huge finished bonus room has endless possibilities for a media room, workout area, play room, etc. Spend relaxing evenings outside on the screened porch featuring tongue in groove ceiling, brick fireplace and stained/sealed concrete floor. The patio includes a stone outdoor kitchen with Firemagic grill that's great for summer barbecues. With a large portion of the land being hay producing, most of the surrounding property is quiet farmland. The metal barn features three roll up doors, a work sink and sealed concrete floors. This home offers the true privacy and elegant rusticity of the mountain life while being conveniently located just minutes from local restaurants and shops that Athens has to offer. Situated in the Tennessee Valley, you don't want to miss out on this home of your dreams!