12459 Early Rd, Knoxville, TN 37922

$2,500,000

Welcome home to your castle in the woods -- conveniently located in the Northshore/Choto area!

Inspiring architectural detail, thoughtfully built with Tennessee field stone

Stone archway with gate leading to front porch steps

Living room or parlor is the perfect spot for the grand piano and visiting with guests

Enjoy dining in the large-but-intimate dining room

Kitchen open to breakfast area -- entrance with mudroom / drop zone just to the right

Grand office with decorative glass doors

Built in aquarium in the hallway to the main level master bedroom

Main level master with gas log fireplace

Master bath on main with intricate custom cabinetry

Interesting view above the master bed --- wait for it!

Intricate and amazing ceiling treatment above master bed -- 3 stories high

View from library above the main level master

The amazing "Rapunzel" turret above the library -- perfect for view, reading, etc.

Another marvelous ceiling in the Rapunzel turret

Upstairs master bedroom with fireplace and private porch

Upstairs master bath with large whirpool tub behind the shower -- and surrounded by windows

Guest bedroom has an ensuite full bath and private balcony

This hall bath is shared by bedrooms 4 and 5

Sherlock Holmes bookcase reveals a secret room

Large laundry room on second floor to service the 4 bedrooms on this level! Dumbwaiter to the main level to help with hauling

Art room -- studio on 3rd floor has amazing light and great work space

Bonus room on 3rd floor is a wonderland with great views! A full bath is also on this level for convenience.

Majestic mountain views from the nook in the bonus room

Top of the turret room is hidden play space with wrap around views

Let's take a look at the basement -- music or game room area at the bottom of the stairs

Large workout space -- the basement has "English" windows above grade and a door to walkout to the side

Spa and sauna room in basement -- with another full bath

Wrap around covered porches showing backyard decking

Your favorite outdoor space may be the full size gazebo with copper roof

Extensive ironwood decking provides an inviting and visually interesting space

It's a short walk from the garage to the back door / kitchen area under the covered walkway

Playing fields in the recreation area -- actually a separate lot that is over an acre!

Salt water pool with hot tub and pool house featuring covered porch, kitchen area, and full bath

Property Type: Single Family Bedrooms: 5 Square Footage: 10,798 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 241,322 Status: Closed

Current Price: $2,500,000 List Date: 9/13/2023 Last Modified: 10/27/2023

Overview

Description

YOUR OWN PRIVATE CAMELOT IN WEST KNOXVILLE: Embrace an enchanted lifestyle in this castle-meets-victorian style home with 5BR / 6BA / 2HB on 5.5+ very private acres in the Northshore/Choto area. Unique features, grand spaces and finishing details were carefully and lovingly curated in this home: Impressive 3 story entrance hall boasts intricate woodwork and historic opera house chandelier; Main level master features curved walls, marble fireplace, built-in aquarium, and 3 story cathedral ceiling with a beautiful balance of light and old world craftsmanship; The ''Rapunzel'' turret with its starburst wood floor, curved windows, balcony, and well appointed spire will awe and amaze. Office and library offer extensive custom built-ins — and come see for yourself the unique features of each bedroom! Third level bonus room features an arts-and-crafts room, a perfect view window seat, and a secret play area at the top of a turret surrounded with the most fun windows! Even the basement is ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 1231320

Location Tax Legal Info

House #: 12459
Street Name: Early
St Suffix: Rd
State/Province: TN
Zip Code: 37922
PIN #: 169 02702

Contract Info

Auction Y/N: No
Listing Price: 2700000
Occupancy: Either

General Property Description

Type: 3 Story+Basement
Acres: 5.54
Acre Source: Tax Records
Site Built: Yes
Restrictions: No
SqFt - Total (Aprox): 10798
SqFt - Main Lvl: 3198
SqFt - Down Lvl: 3198
SqFt - 2nd Flr Lvl: 3126
SqFt - 3rd Flr Lvl: 1276
# Bedrooms: 5
Baths - Full: 6
Baths - 1/2: 2
# of Rooms: 11
Fireplace: Yes
# Fireplace: 4
Property Status: N/A
HOA: No
Year Built: 1989
Bonus Room: Yes
Extra Storage: Yes

Status Change Info

Status Change Date: 2023-10-27
Under Contract Date: 2023-10-02
Sold Date: 2023-10-27

More Information

Property Features

Style: Traditional; Victorian; Other Construction: Block; Frame; Masonry; Steel Siding: Cedar; Stone Basement: Finished; Walkout Lot Description: Level; Private; Rolling Slope; Wooded View: Country Setting; Mountain View; Seasonal Lake View; Seasonal Mountain View; Wooded Fireplace: Gas Log; Marble; Stone; Wood Burning Floors: Carpet; Hardwood; Tile; Vinyl Fuel: Electric; Propane Heat: Central; Heat Pump Cooling: Attic Fan; Ceiling Fan(s); Central Cooling Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Range; Refrigerator; Security Alarm; Self Cleaning Oven; Smoke Detector; Washer Sewer: Septic Tank Water: Public Other Rooms: 2nd Rec Room; Bedroom Main Level; Breakfast Room; Den/Study; Extra Storage; Family Room; Great Room; Laundry/Utility; Mstr Bdrm Main Level; Office Misc Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s); Hot Tub; Internet Available; Kitchen Island; Trey Ceiling; Walk-in Shower; Walk-In Closet(s); Washer/Dryer Connect; Wet Bar; Whirlpool Tub; Wired for Internet Exterior Features: Balcony; Deck; Pool - Swim (Ingrnd); Porch - Covered; Prof Landscaped; Window - Energy Star; Windows - Bay Fencing: Privacy Outbuildings: Gazebo Dining Area: Breakfast Room; Eat-in Kitchen; Formal Dining Area Community Amenities: Gated Community Showing: See Agent Instructns New Financing: Cash; Conventional; New Loan

IDX

Listing Office: Alliance Sotheby's International

Last Updated: October - 27 - 2023

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12459 Early Rd, Knoxville, TN 37922 (MLS# 1231320)