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143 Bendamere Drive, Kingston, 37763

Priced At: $850,000

Property Details for ID: 1349523



SqFt: 3,364
Price SqFt: $253
Total Bedrooms: 2
Full Baths: 3 / Half Baths: 0
MLS Status: Active
Property Type: Residential
On Market Date: 2026-07-25T16:53:23Z
Subdivision: Merriwater Homepark

Public Remarks: Are you looking for your own waterfront retreat on the beautiful shores of Watts Bar Lake? This well-maintained cedar home offers 3,364 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and sits on a private .84 acre lot, blending comfort, functionality, and year round lake living. With an open floor plan, expansive decks, and a private double slip boat dock, this home is designed to make the most of its peaceful setting and is perfect for entertaining your family and friends. Being just 20 minutes from Oak Ridge, West Knoxville, and tons of shopping in Turkey Creek makes this home's location ideal for most everyone! The main level features a spacious living room with a propane gas log fireplace, kitchen, and a dining area with atrium doors leading outdoors. French doors from the living room open to the full-length upper deck, creating the perfect space for enjoying the lake views. The master suite offers abundant natural light, private deck access, a walk-in closet, and an en-suite bath with a soaking/Jacuzzi tub and tub/shower combination. A guest bedroom, full hall bath with a walk in shower, and a large hallway storage closet complete the main level. (Property is permitted as a 2-bedroom but is currently configured with 3 bedrooms.) The finished lower level provides exceptional additional living space with a large family room with a propane gas log fireplace, four oversized double-door storage closets, a third bedroom, full bath with walk-in shower, utility/storage area, and direct access to the lower full-length deck. A separate workshop makes a great space for tools, hobbies, or extra storage. With nearly 200 ft of shoreline, the outdoor living is where this property comes to life. Enjoy full-length upper and lower decks overlooking the water, a double slip boat dock with lifts, and an included golf cart for easy access down the golf cart path to the lake. The land directly across the river is privately owned, preserving the peaceful natural setting. If you're looking for a full-time residence or the perfect lakefront getaway, this beautiful lake home is one you don't want to miss. This property offers so much more. Come see why you will want to call it ''home.''

Schools Information

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Building Description

Building Style: Craftsman, Traditional
Type: Basement Ranch
Site Built: Yes
Year Built: 1988
Total Rooms: 9
SqFt (Total): 3,364
SqFt (Main Lvl): 1,682
SqFt (Down Lvl): 1,682
Full Baths: 3
1/2 Baths: 0
Fireplace: Yes
Bonus Room: Yes
Extra Storage: Yes
Basement: Yes
Basement Type: Finished, Walkout

  Exterior Features

Features: Deck, Dock, Porch - Covered, Windows - Wood
Construction: Frame
Siding: Cedar, Wood

  Appliances

Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Smoke Detector, Washer

  Room Dimensions

  Interior Features

Dining Area: Eat-in Kitchen, Formal Dining Area, Living RmDining Rm
Floors: Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl Plank, Tile
Other Rooms: Addl Living Quarter, Basement Rec Room, Bedroom Main Level, DenStudy, Extra Storage, Great Room, LaundryUtility, Mstr Bdrm Main Level, Office, Workshop
Misc Features: Internet Available, Pantry, Walk-in Closets, WasherDryer Connect, Whirlpool Tub, Wired for Internet

  Property Details

Acreages: 0.84
Lot Description: Current Dock Permit on File, Irregular Lot, Waterfront Access, Private, Rolling Slope, Lakefront, Wooded
View: Lake, Lakefront

Utilities

Fuel Types: Electric, Propane

Financing

Finance Options: Cash, Conventional

  HOA Information

Restrictions: Yes
HOA: Mandatory
HOA Fee: 125
HOA Freq: Yearly
HOA Contact: Merriwater Homepark

Heating & Cooling

Fireplace(s): Yes
Total Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type(s): Gas Log, Stone
Cooling Type(s): Central Cooling
Heat Type(s): Central

Garage / Parking

Garage Spaces, Attached, Garage Door Opener, Main Level, Off-Street Parking

  Community Features

Boat Ramp, Lake Access, PicnicBarbeque Area

Outbuildings

Boat - House

Presented By: / BHGRE/TR Realty Partners

Up Coming Open Houses

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Directions

From I40 Take west, take exit 355, Turn right onto Lawnville Rd., Turn left onto Lane Hedgecock Rd., Turn right onto Bendamere Dr., Destination will be on the right. Sign on the property.



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