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985 Old Cades Cove Rd, Townsend, 37882
Priced At: $1,299,000
Property Details for ID: 1337666
SqFt: 4,000
Price SqFt: $325
Total Bedrooms: 7
Full Baths: 5 / Half Baths: 2
MLS Status: Active
Property Type: Residential
On Market Date: 2026-04-21T16:06:14Z
Subdivision: Rich Mountain Estates
Public Remarks: No deferred maintenance or DIY project necessary on this completely renovated five bedroom five bath lodge that sleeps up to 16 and separate guest house with two bedrooms and a loft that sleeps 6, located 1500 feet from the Rich Mountain Rd exit out of Cades Cove and the trailheads for Ace Gap and Rich Mountain hiking trails. Situated on 7.22 acres of private woodland, this property offers spectacular mountain views, convenient seclusion, and the opportunity to build additional structures, already having underground electric and water in place. Both existing homes offer every desired amenity including theater, pool tables, hot tubs, fire rings, stainless steel appliances, new bedding, fully equipped kitchens, high end grills, new roofs, and main lodge offers an elevator and garage. This could be a family legacy property, offering the ability to live in one home, while renting or leasing the others, or maximize rental income on all and enjoy when not rented. This is a truly magical location that feels as though you are in Cades Cove, yet less than five minutes from Tuckaleechee Caverns, IGA Grocery Store, Vee Hollow Mountain Bike Trails, the Little River, shops and restaurants in the City of Townsend, and less than thirty minutes from Pigeon Forge, Knoxville Airport, Maryville, hospitals, and under 45 minutes from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and Gatlinburg.
Schools Information
Elementary School: TownsendMiddle / Junior School: Heritage
High School: Heritage
Building Description
Site Built: Yes
Year Built: 1999
Total Rooms: 16
SqFt (Total): 4,000
SqFt (Main Lvl): 1,970
SqFt (Down Lvl): 1,190
SqFt (2nd Flr Lvl): 840
Full Baths: 5
1/2 Baths: 2
Fireplace: Yes
Bonus Room: Yes
Basement: Yes
Basement Type: Finished, Slab, Walkout
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HOA: No
HOA Fee: 0
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Total Fireplaces: 5
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Directions
Hwy 321 in Townsend, to Old Tuckaleechee Rd, to Dry Valley Rd, to Old Cades Cove Road to gravel road on left, property is on the left at sign that says ''Cades Cove Lodge''.
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