Stairway Stunner
//KNOXVILLE: $205,000 - 3226 E. 5th Ave., 4bd/2bth: I love to photograph old homes that have been brought back to life while keeping all of it's original charm and character. Here is a real beauty!! Walking up to this home, I love the HUGE front porch. If you know me, the you know having a covered porch is a great place to enjoy a cup of coffee while I watch the world go by, and make comments on all who pass my way. ;-) This porch is perfect! And that front door...... holey moley I love that full length cut led glass!!
Walking in the front door, my jaw dropped at that stair case, right in the middle of the house with it's bit of a curve at the bottom. It's just so GRAND and a beautiful center piece for this special home. Pair that staircase with those gorgeous floors, and ooooolala, its so pretty!!! The living room itself if big with that fireplace, perfect for when the temps eventually chill off.
Now that kitchen...... It is gorgeous with the cherry wood cabinets and granite counters. But look close and you'll see a faucet right at the stove top, perfect for filling pots, etc. And I love how it's not closed in by itself, but open to the dining area as well as the living room.
There are 3 bedrooms and a bath downstairs, just off that wide hallway. Did you see that gorgeous chandelier hanging in the hall?! And upstairs, you'll find the master with those beautiful windows streaming in all that gorgeous light. There is also another bathroom with custom tile walk-in shower. In the bonus room there are 2 skylights that also stream in gorgeous light, and there is a HUGE walk-in storage closet. But that's not the only storage space. The unfinished basement is completely open and dry making it perfect to store lots of stuff. There is a one car garage door the current owner uses to park the car inside out of the weather. And there is a nice concrete driveway that leads right from the street around to that garage space!
This home sits 2 houses away from Chihowee Park and The MUSE, with the zoo right around the corner. During fair time, the current owner has used the back yard to park cars, making a nice little side purse. There are lots of homes in this neighborhood being brought back to life and giving the area a whole new vibe. Don't miss your chance to be a part of it.
Wide Open Spaces!
KNOXVILLE: $359,900 - 7128 Dogwood Dr., 5bd/3bth: When I get to photograph an older home that has been rehabbed well, I really get excited!! I did this one for Amy Connolly of the Real Estate Office, and it is a nice one!! It is an unusual floor plan, but I like it!! You enter the house through the basement family/living room, and then the main living space is upstairs.
Now, let's look at the details. The main living upstairs is wide open!!!! I love the huge open space!!! Can you imagine family holidays and friends gatherings in this space?! The kitchen island is gorgeous with that butcher block top! And the open cabinets add interest and character. And don't miss those brand new floors!!! They are gorgeous and the right color to go with any decor!!
There are 3 bedrooms and 2 baths upstairs. And both baths have been completely updated. The tile work in the bathrooms are gorgeous! All the bedrooms have brand new, very soft carpet. And all the bedrooms are nice and big! Downstairs are 2 more bedrooms, making this home perfect for a larger family.
But there is also something special in the basement...... a second kitchen and a second laundry area, right across from the big basement bedroom..... the perfect mother-in-law suite or crash pad for a college kid! There is also that living room/family room space in the basement, as well as another full bath with laundry in it as well.
Both floors have a covered porch/deck that runs the full length of the house, the perfect spot to sit and drink a cup of coffee and relax after a long day. There is also a storage shed around the side of the. This is a great find, convenient to the West Towne shopping areas and in a mature, established, shady neighborhood. Don't hesitate! Get your buyer in to see it!
The Red Door on Redbud Drive
CLINTON: $325,000 - 114 Redbud Dr., 3bd/2.5bth: I photographed Lacy Mellon's newest listing today and it is absolutely adorable!!!! And it sits in one of Clinton's oldest, most charming neighborhoods. The very first thing that caught my attention..... the front porch rug. And it won't be rolled up and loaded on the moving van when the sellers leave, becuase that gorgeous "rug" is actually painted onto the porch floor!! Pair that with the red door, and I knew this one was going to be fun!!
On the other side of that red door is an open space that includes the dining room, living room and kitchen. Those hardwood floors are original to the house as is the stone fireplace, and both are beautiful!! The kitchen has been completely redone, with those gorgeous cherry cabinets and granite counters. And then just off the dining room is an additional family space that is currently used as a family room and office. But look at the flagstone floor in there! I believe this space was originally an outdoor patio between the house and what was a detached garage. I love that the flagstone has been save and used in the new indoor space! It adds a touch of unique that won't be found in other homes.
The master suite has been added on. Check out the vaulted ceiling and the SHIPLAP accent wall! And how fantastic that the bathroom includes a soaking tub! The other two bedrooms are big. Yes, that's a playhouse sitting in their playroom. Both of these rooms have 2 separate closet spaces.
Y'all know I love me some great outdoor spaces, and this one has it in spades!! And there's no need to worry about the kiddos falling down the back porch stairs, because they can use the built-in slide!!!! This is a great fenced patio/grass area for little ones. But take a look at that huge, partially shaded yard beyond the fence. Look a little further into the shade and check out that fire pit! OH YEAH!!!! That thing is big enough for lots of family and friends!! I can just image the conversations and stories that could take place around that awesome fire pit.
Don't hesitate! This house will have new owners before the end of the summer!
Wait! What? Oh Wow!
FARRAGUT: $459,900 - 12319 Cotton Blossom Ln., 4bd/3.5bth: When I pulled up to photograph this new listing for Ashley Mullins, Realty Executives, Oak Ridge, I was pleased to see that it wasn't just another standard rancher. Although from the front, it looked a bit smaller than I expected for a home in The Battery Subivision. But as I walked in, I realized that the street view wasn't the only thing in this home that would make me say, "Wait! What? Oh wow!"
First of all, this house is much bigger than what it appears from the street, weighing in at just over 3300 sq ft...... not the cottage size it appears to be. Walk in the front door, and - Wow!!! That front door!! All the charm of an older home in a newer build!! The foyer opens up into a massive great room. I love the built-in around the fire place and the high ceilings! That wall of glass doors leads to a very private, enclosed patio. Wait! What? Oh wow!! Who would ever know this was back here?!! An oasis away from the prying eyes of the nosey neighbors, watching and waiting for you to get home because they "have a question" or need to "tell you about soand-so," who always has just one more story when all you want to do is sit back, have a drink and not think for a little bit. (I can tell by the look on your face that someone just popped into your head!)
Let's go back in and take a look at that kiitchen, with all the cabinets and granite counters, all open to that great room so chef can enjoy family and friends while a feast is being prepared. And just off the kitchen is a butler's pantry that includes shelves for extra food storage and another length of base cabinets and counter for extra dish and small appliances storage. The counter will be handy for all sorts of purposes!
I love the teired ceiling in the master, and the hallway leading to the bath has a huge closet on either side. And that soaking tub in the bath....... oooooolala!! Can you feel those soar muscles relaxing? And that big walk-in shower with 3 shower heads!! No reason to walk out without being squeaky clean! And there's another bedroom off the master with a second entrance from the foyer. This room could be used for an office, reading room, or even a bedroom. But those built-in cabinets on one wall just aren't what they appear to be - cabinets. Nope! A tug on one of the handles will reveal a Murphy bed!! That's right, a modern day Murphy bed! Perfect for space when you have just one more guest needing a place to lay their head. And this guest will also have their own bathroom as this room has an ensuite.
Now, let me show you something else ...... right upstairs. Besides the 2 HUGE bedrooms with walk-in closets and a shared Jack-and-Jill bath, look closer at that bookshelf in the hall. Wait! What? Oh wow!!! Yep!! A hidden doorway to a secret hallway that leads to a private room!!! And think of all the things that room can be used for..... home gym, office, teenager bedroom....... And there are 2 more big, walk-in closets.
Seriously cool house!!!!
Found Your Happy Place!
CLINTON: $184,900 - 268 Doe Run blvd., 2bd/3bth: We're all looking for our very own "Happy Place," and Bobby George has a new listing that will make someone very happy!! It is soooooo cute!!! Fresh gray paint throughout makes for the perfect foundation to all that's going on here. I love that vaulted ceiling in the living room and kithen, divide by a partial wall. It really makes the space feel even roomier. And check out the kitchen with that new stainless, deep farmhouse sink and the tile backsplash. And that's a brand new deck just out the kitchen door.... perfect for relaxing after a day at work!
The 2 bedrooms upstairs are gigantic. And the master has it's own full bathroom and walk-in closet. And if you need a 3rd bedroom, check out the basement space!! The huge open room has another full bathroom attached. This would make the perfect master suite - big, open, french doors to the backyard and private, tucked away downstairs away from the other rooms. Or let the teenage have it for his/her room. Or use it for a large family room. So many possibilities.
That backyard is nicely shaded and completely fenced, so there's plenty of outdoor space to let the kiddos and the Fidos run wild! And did you notice that single garage door? Yes, a place to store the lawn mower, yard tools, bikes, balls and whatever else needs to be hidden away under cove
Someone out there has a buyer looking for their happy place, At this price point, someone will be singing happy songs soon, and then Bobby will be in his happy place, adding to his list of closed contracts!
