$699,000

A GARDENER'S PARADISE IN THE HEART OF TELLICO VILLAGE! ONE-LEVEL SPLIT-BEDROOM FLOOR PLAN | COOK BROS. CONSTRUCTION | GOURMET KITCHEN | WOODED SETTING Imagine starting your morning with coffee overlooking lush gardens, enjoying the changing seasons through expansive windows or spending an evening with friends gathered around the firepit. With mature landscaping and a wooded backdrop, this is a home where nature becomes part of everyday life! Built by Cook Bros. Homes, the desirable Willow floor plan combines quality craftsmanship with the ease of one-level living. Its distinctive courtyard design features a spacious 2.5-car garage, while abundant natural light, custom finishes and carefully selected improvements add warmth and character throughout. Designed for cooking, conversation and entertaining, the gourmet kitchen features a large center island, wall-mounted pot filler, illuminated cabinetry, undercabinet lighting and two generous pantries, one offering the potential for a butler's pantry. A solar tubular skylight brightens the workspace, while the adjoining dining room and great room enjoy lovely views of the gardens. A custom live-edge cherrywood mantel, Italian herringbone tile fireplace surround and double tubular skylights lend distinctive character to the main gathering area. Privately situated on one side of the home, the spacious primary suite offers a peaceful retreat, with gorgeous oversized windows showcasing the colorful plantings beyond. Its ensuite bath features striking Italian tile detailing extending to the ceiling. Across the home, two additional bedrooms and a full guest bath create a separate space for visiting family and friends. Just off the foyer, a generously sized office or flex room offers wonderful possibilities for working from home, hobbies or creative pursuits. STEP OUTSIDE AND DISCOVER SOMETHING SPECIAL! Established perennials, flowering shrubs and mature plantings transform the backyard into a gardener's dream, framed by trees and enclosed with attractive aluminum fencing. A slate entertaining patio invites outdoor dining, while a separate firepit area provides the perfect spot to unwind. Raised vegetable beds, a convenient water source and seven-zone irrigation with drip lines make this thoughtfully planned landscape as functional as it is inviting. Practical enhancements are equally impressive, including professional epoxy and polyaspartic garage flooring, organized storage, a professionally encapsulated crawlspace with dehumidifier, gutter guards, underground drainage, whole-house water filtration with an additional pH filter at the kitchen sink, smart-home and fiber internet connections, a security system, permanent POA-compliant exterior lighting and an electrical connection for an emergency generator. AN IDEAL LOCATION FOR THE TELLICO VILLAGE LIFESTYLE! Just steps from the Recreation Center and conveniently close to the Wellness Center, this centrally located property puts an incredible array of amenities within easy reach. Enjoy three championship golf courses, marinas, restaurants, recreational facilities and countless clubs and social activities. From its inviting interiors to the enchanting outdoor spaces, every corner offers something to appreciate. Come discover a place where comfort, craftsmanship and the pleasures of garden living come together! Buyer to verify all information, including square footage and amenities.