194 Blount Circle CIR Rutledge, TN 37861

Magnificent executive-style home for sale at Grainger's Landing, a private lakeside paradise. This quiet lakeside neighborhood stretches more than a mile along the shores of Cherokee Lake in East Tennessee. The gated setting offers the natural beauty of a wildlife refuge, with towering hardwoods, a marina, and wonderful views. Grainger's Landing's amenities include the gated entrance, underground utilities, a clubhouse, swimming pool, boat ramp for launching your boat, the marina, and private boat slips available for residents only.

The 4,000± square foot home is nestled on 1.21 acres in a private wooded setting. An open-floor plan design with easy access to everything that will make this home a wonderful retreat for your family. As you enter the home there is a room to the left that can be a dining room, an office, a sitting area, you choose. Wander in and the large open floor plan welcomes you. A feature of the great room is the floor to ceiling, stone fireplace providing warmth on cool Tennessee evenings. The adjacent kitchen area is dazzling. No expense was spared in making this into a gourmet kitchen. The large quartz island sits four comfortably with an adjacent breakfast nook with additional sitting. The covered, rear deck is completely screened. No bugs. The backyard is magnificent. Private, landscape lighting throughout, with the lawn and flower beds having an irrigation system. Three bedrooms and two-and-one-half bathrooms are on the main level of the house. The primary bedroom is large enough to fit three king-sized beds. The adjective 'large'' does not do it justice. The bathroom is just as complimentary. A custom, tiled walk-in shower, a soaking bathtub, walk in closet, dual granite vanity areas. Additional features of the main area are a sizable two-car garage, a walk-in pantry, and laundry room.

The basement is just as impressive. There is an entertainment area which has access to a full bathroom. By the way, the pool table stays. An additional room that is currently an office but can also be an extra bedroom. Plus, an additional 1,640± square feet of space for storage and a second garage. This garage can fit an extra two cars. At least. A paved driveway leads to this garage. Walk out to the backyard and there is a covered sitting area to admire the views, grill, and entertain.

A three-letter word to describe this home? WOW!

Some additional options that you can purchase with this home. The adjoining lot, 1.09 acres is also available for sale. Buy it to create more of a buffer between you and your neighbors, to build a second home for family members, or as an investment. Your choice. PLUS, if you wish to acquire a covered boat slip at the members-only marina, the owners have one for sale. 30 ft long and 12 ft wide. It has the added features of a HydroHoist Boat Lift and a remote-control Touchless Boat Cover.

''Grainger's Landing combines the feel of classic small-town America, the traditional gentility of Old Tennessee, and the many wonderful amenities of an premier outdoor lakeside lifestyle. This is the timeless living of yesterday, with the conveniences of today...a waterfront paradise of your very own.'' Grainger's Landing promotes family events for its residents during the year, among them Fourth of July fireworks, hayrides for fall season and Halloween, and more. Please see photos provided by the current owners.

Tennessee, which has NO State Income Tax and some of the lowest property taxes in the nation. Four full, mild seasons. Within an 8-hour drive of 20 states, and the Great Smoky Mountains in its backyard. Located in Grainger County, with its scenic farmland, but close to all necessary amenities. Jefferson Memorial Hospital is 13.8 miles. Walmart and Lowe's are 15 miles. You can have all this and access to Cherokee Lake, with its renowned fishing, boating, and recreation activities. Live the Cherokee Lake Life!