656 Kenesaw Ave Knoxville, TN 37919

Introducing a Sequoyah Hills Classic Residence, Circa 1935, featuring stunning architectural moldings, paneling & trims, creating rooms with elegance & style. This 2-story brick home with slate roof classic dormers & double bay windows makes a prominent statement on Kenesaw Avenue with a seasonal landscape design offering a terraced border of privacy. Enter the wide foyer with a walnut capped winding railing & view the formal living room with wood burning fireplace accented with marble hearth & surround & decorative wood mantel featured on a painted wall of judge's paneling. French doors open to a lovely white marble terrace for outdoor entertaining. The private & cozy den/office provides warmth with a woodburning fireplace with brick surround & walnut mantel. Central to the home is a club type atmosphere in the family room with custom judges paneling, wood cornices, bookcases & double crown moldings.
The spacious kitchen with classic knotty pine cabinets, tile back splash & Corian type countertop opens to the terrace for outdoor grilling. Serve from the butler's pantry with knotty pine cabinets & sink. Entertain in the large dining room with dentil trim & paneled wainscot with custom corner cupboard & a bright large bay window feature.
The powder room features a white marble floor & top & hand painted antique sink. The brick paver floor in the mud room provides extra storage space and a back staircase to the second level with views of the landscaped terrace. Above is a private guest bedroom/ bath suite.
The second level Master Bedroom offers privacy opening to a master bath with mini black & white tile with porcelain tub & pedestal sink. The spacious master closet & dressing area is carefully designed to be tucked away. Bedrooms 2 & 3 share a bath with mini black & white tile & shower.
A brick lattice wall provides privacy & a walkway to the side parking area. The 2-car garage offers extra room for storage. The 1377 sq ft basement area offers room for storage or can be transformed to a play space, laundry room & garden area. An outside door provides access to the driveway. This stunning home offers location, style & historic elegance in the heart of Sequoyah Hills with UT campus, hospital, & airport nearby.