This Month's Featured Home

141 Butternut Drive                                                     $345,000

Here is an exceptional home of quality and value that must be seen firsthand to be fully appreciated. Its traditional ranch façade fails to do justice to the spacious, well-designed interior. Every detail was meticulously planned to take full advantage of the natural beauty of the wooded setting and ensure an open and bright feel to each room. Although when viewed in passing, the home presents an image of single-level living, in reality, it contains over 3,500 square feet of heated space, including a lower level with separate and complete living facilities. Numerous quality extras can be found throughout, notably such features as Pella windows, heavy-duty central vacuum, beautiful decorative stained glass windows and extensive crown molding. Just as impressive as the house itself are the surrounding grounds, marked by a rolling green lawn, well-maintained gardens, towering hardwoods and hidden pathways that trail off into a forest-like setting. A remarkable property waiting for a discriminating and selective new owner. Click to view a Photo Gallery of this Featured Property.

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		The Main Level Living Area With an abundance of gracious living space, wide banks of windows overlooking a green, rolling lawn in front and a wooded expanse of towering hardwoods to the rear, this lovely home offers an inviting view of each new dawn and the rising sun, as well as a warm and comfortable retreat at the end of the day. The flowing, expansive living area, with plenty of seating surrounding a beautiful fireplace and its spacious dining space opening onto a wide, sprawling outdoor deck, is the ideal center for entertaining, whether for family gatherings or small intimate groups. And the fully equipped kitchen, with up-to-date appliances, marble countertops and elegant granite sink, is certain to please even the most discriminating chef.  Enjoy your morning coffee in your choice of two sun-drenched spots, a pleasant, breakfast nook with its own fireplace or a delightful morning room that serves as the ideal vantage for bird-watching or simply meditating.

More Main Level Living The owner's master suite provides a welcoming respite at the end of the day and beckons one to sit and relax with a good book while enjoying the view of the outdoors and the adjoining deck.  The luxurious split bath is accented by one of the home's several stained glass windows. The 2250 square feet of living space on the main level also includes a pleasant corner room and bath for guests.  The quiet and private study or office, with its own computer nook, will be appreciated by anyone in need of a home office. Also, a large laundry room is conveniently located on this level, eliminating any need to travel up and down stairs for this chore.

		Lower Level Need plenty of space for a growing family or additional living quarters for those in-laws?  Then this home might be the answer for you.  Its 1,258 square feet of lower level living space includes a complete, full-sized kitchen, a bedroom with its own private bath and a large living room, as well as a separate and spacious bonus area that can be used as a rec room, den or divided into another room. As an extra amenity, there is a separate, private entrance that opens onto a large, screened room  that is perfect for outdoor fun and relaxation.   Almost anyone will definitely appreciate the tremendous amount of storage and workspace that is also located on this lever.  In addition to the living area and sleeping space, there are also two large storage rooms, not to mention a workshop that is certain to be the envy of any handy man or expert craftsman. Not to be overlooked is the fact that all of this space is fully heated and air-conditioned.

The Grounds Situated on an imposing one and a half acre corner lot in one of Norris' most desirable neighborhoods, this property boasts a gorgeous, park-like setting.  Nestled among towering hardwood trees and separated from the front and side streets with an expanse of rolling, meticulously maintained green lawn, the grounds are replete with an array of year-round flowering plants and shrubs and charming lawn ornaments with something new to discover along each pathway. A seasonal palette of colors is constantly on display, ranging from the yellows and red blooms of spring to the orange and reddish-brown hues of autumn, and clearly enhances the distinctive pleasure and pride of calling this unique property your home.

		Welcome to Norris Located near the mountains and lakes of picturesque East Tennessee and just a short drive from the urban center of Knoxville, the quiet village of Norris, with less than 1,400 residents, offers a pleasing mix of both old and new homes. Dating back to the mid-1930's, the town's original historic neighborhood is today noted for its innovative master plan, featuring a number of grassy, open common areas and small parks, winding tree-lined streets and miles of sidewalks and walking paths. In recent years, it has transformed itself from a company town, inhabited by small homes and offices for TVA workers and staff, into a vibrant residential community blending renovated and updated small cottages and more contemporary, suburban-style homes. And by comparison, its population is also reflective of a diverse and eclectic demographic where one will find young, growing families residing next door to active retirees and middle aged professionals.

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