Connect to the outdoors and relax in this luxury mountain home. Located in Saddle Ridge, a gated subdivision of over 1200 acres, divided into 234 lots (per HOA Winter 2018 newsletter), each 5+ acres. There are 70+ residences, with the majority occupied year round. Residents live surrounded by forested natural beauty: on ridge tops with spectacular views of Chilhowee mountain and the Smokies; in shady ''hollers'' bursting with color from seasonal wildflowers and flowering trees; and along peacefully burbling creeks and branches. Saddle Ridge features large parcel homesites with over 20 miles of private gravel roads in the foothills of East Tennessee, just off East Miller's Cove Road in Walland, approximately 12 miles southeast of Maryville, 14 miles to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park entrance at Townsend, and 23 miles southeast of Knoxville. The newest section of the Foothills Parkway, which opened November 10, 2018, is nearby and provides some of the most spectacular scenery and views of the Smokies anywhere!

This exceptional property features a private mountain setting with plenty of outdoor entertainment area including a covered porch running the entire width of the house, a huge open rear deck that also runs the width of the house, a splendid oversized 28'x28' two (2)-car carport featuring a tongue and groove wood ceiling (the area doubles as a basketball court as there is already a goal and backboard installed)!

There are 3 large bedrooms on the upper level including the master with ensuite bath plus another full bathroom at the landing. There is a 3rd full bath on the main level near the laundry and side entry (perfect for returning from those hunting, fishing, or hiking trips). The main level features a large open concept east wing with the living room, dining area, kitchen island eat-in area, and the kitchen area plus rear deck and front porch access. There is a wood burning stove in the living area for that warm cabin ambiance on chilly Fall or cold Winter days. On the main there is also a well appointed music room/library, a study with built-in shelving and desk. The music room and study both feature crown moldings, sliding pocket doors with overhead transoms which are just a couple of the beautiful extra touches featured with this property. The main and upper levels feature Pella wood and aluminum clad windows, solid wood flooring and staircase with tile in the wet areas.

The lower level is expansive and provides a 2nd family room with access to the side yard and woods beyond. There are also two (2) well sized interior rooms (one is being used as a bedroom and features a walk-in cedar closet), the other is being used as a game room featuring a pingpong table and treadmill. A mechanical room and two 1-car garages round out the interior space.

If your heart yearns to be surrounded by forested natural beauty in the Smoky Mountains and its four-season splendor, Saddle Ridge could very well be for you!

Community areas include a small lake with excellent fishing and wildlife viewing opportunities. There is also a community owned area which they plan to make into a gathering place for the community in the near future. For more information go to http://www.saddleridgepoa.com/