559 Springbrook LN Washburn, TN 37888

(Almost) Off-Grid Living Near Norris Lake - This turnkey home was lovingly built in 2018 and designed and constructed to be part of the land & virtually maintenance-free. The 4.14 acre property, located in the Narrow Ridge Community Land Trust, provides an extremely quiet, beautiful setting. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of a conservation-minded community one mile from public boat launch on Norris Lake, 45 mins (31 mi) from Knoxville & 15 mins from Maynardville. Accessible by county road, this securely-built, energy-efficient, extremely well-insulated home also features two open grass meadows for a garden and an orchard. Home is situated on a land lease which is legally guaranteed to lessee on a 99-yr basis. More info at https://narrowridge.org/land-trust
House Description: - Completed in 2018 - Maintenance-free, green-rated, recycled bottles shake siding - Standing-seam, hidden-fastener, metal roof - Insulated concrete form (ICF) construction from footings to roof line provides R-37 exterior walls - 12' closed-cell foam insulation in vaulted ceilings - Clerestory operable window bank (facilitates air circulation & ambient light) - Tongue-and-groove ceilings throughout living space - Propane, 5-burner kitchen stove with full oven - Energy-efficient refrigerator w/convertible freezer compartment - Generous countertop areas for food prep and entertaining - Outside vented stainless exhaust hood - Deep, hand-finished mahogany window sills - Full bath w/tub and shower - Propane water heater w/vacation mode, energy-saving controls - Pristine deep water well with easy filter & pressure tank accessible - Composting working toilet, simple to maintain (septic tank could be added and is approved if built to local specifications) - On electrical grid w/underground KUB utility line and internet- All electric/plumbing/building built to code and inspected - Wood-burning, high-efficiency heat stove on custom fabricated Tennessee slate hearth - Large, remote-controlled lighted ceiling fan - 14' tongue-and-groove wall separates bath & bedroom areas from living room with sliding pocket doors - Two side porches on upper level provide 660 sq ft with pristine valley views - Full basement w/water supply and electrical outlets; now used as workshop area and storage; could easily be converted to living space if desired - Property includes 24'x24' storage shed/barn w/direct county road access - Basement fronts 10'x42' concrete covered patio - House location and construction could easily facilitate additions - Two levels total 1,536 square feet of interior space This property is on the edge and part of the Narrow Ridge Community Land Trust, 500+ acres of Appalachian countryside. Home is situated on a land lease which is legally guaranteed to lessee on a 99-yr basis. Land lease is transferable to family members or can be sold by owner. New owners can participate in Narrow Ridge Community activities as desired and access marked wilderness trails. Narrow Ridge Community encourages green building, nature conservancy, and living as part of the land. Lease owners are not bound to any Narrow Ridge participation other than simple guidelines provided in the Lease Agreement. Homes are solely owned and maintained by the property lessees. More info at https://narrowridge.org/