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2899 Lakeview Drive
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Description
Stunning chalet-style mountain home with breathtaking Watauga Lake & long-range mountain views in Butler, Tennessee -- just 0.3 miles to the private Lakeview Marina! This move-in ready, fully furnished 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom retreat on approximately 2.0 private wooded acres delivers luxury mountain living, exceptional investment potential, & one-of-a-kind Appalachian character in Northeast Tennessee's most sought-after lake region. The showstopping great room features a soaring gable window wall framing panoramic mountain & lake views, vaulted tongue-and-groove pine ceiling, warm wood accents, & cozy gas log fireplace. Slider doors open to an expansive deck -- perfect for entertaining, morning coffee, or sunset views. Enjoy ever-changing four-season vistas: brilliant fall foliage, snow-dusted winter ridgelines, lush spring greens, & golden summer sunsets mirrored on the lake. A dramatic spiral wood staircase leads to a spacious loft with vaulted pine ceiling & triangular picture windows -- ideal as a home office, art studio, reading nook, or additional sleeping space. The kitchen features Corian solid-surface countertops & flows seamlessly into a charming dining area with built-in window seat. The main-level primary suite is a true owner's retreat with lake & mountain views, generous walk-in closet, & en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower. A second main-level bedroom, additional full bathroom, large walk-in pantry, & dedicated laundry room complete the main floor -- offering true main-level living for guests, aging-in-place buyers, or anyone wanting one-level convenience. The lower level is a major bonus -- a complete private area featuring the third bedroom, full bathroom, & substantial additional living space ideal as a family room, media room, home gym, or guest quarters. This separate layout is perfect for multi-generational living, long-term guests, in-law suite, teen suite, or short-term rental income. Plus access to the attached garage & a bonus unconditioned storage, workshop, or hobby room. Easy access: drive around to the back & walk in on the main level with minimal steps. Quality construction features Pella windows throughout & a BRAND NEW ROOF installed in 2024. Sold fully furnished -- a true turnkey, move-in ready opportunity as a full-time residence, weekend mountain getaway, vacation home, or short-term rental investment property. Also conveying: washer/dryer, garage refrigerator, upright freezer, & hard-lined connection for the deck grill. The crown jewel: a 26kW Generac whole-home standby generator with automatic transfer switch for complete peace of mind. Note: Property consists of approximately 2.0 acres with the home. Sellers will provide a new survey at closing. Prime Watauga Lake location with unbeatable water access! Just 0.3 miles to the private Lakeview Marina & approximately 4 miles to the Sink Valley public boat ramp -- launch your boat, kayak, or paddleboard in minutes. Watauga Lake offers crystal-clear waters, 105+ miles of protected TVA shoreline, & world-class boating, fishing, paddleboarding, kayaking, & swimming. Downtown Mountain City ~25 minutes. Elizabethton ~30 minutes. Boone, NC ~1 hour (dining, shopping, Appalachian State University). Nearby: Appalachian Trail, Cherokee National Forest, Roan Mountain State Park (~40 min), Beech & Sugar Mountain ski resorts (~1 hour), & the world-famous Virginia Creeper Trail in Damascus, VA (~1 hour). Within 60-75 min: Johnson City, Tri-Cities Regional Airport, Bristol Motor Speedway, & Johnson City Medical Center. Asheville & Knoxville ~2 hours. Four-season mountain lake living at its finest. A rare opportunity -- schedule your private showing today! Buyer & Buyer's Agent to verify all information.
Property Details
Features
Interior Features
AC: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating: Heat Pump
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl
Fireplace: Gas Log, Great Room
Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Dishwasher, Dryer, Cooktop, Refrigerator, Washer
Door Features: Sliding Doors
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Interior Features: Kitchen Island, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Solid Surface Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen/Dining Combo, Open Floorplan
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Exterior Features
Roof: Asphalt, Composition, Shingle
Foundation: Slab
Parking Features: Driveway, Concrete, Gravel
Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Covered
Property Features
View: Mountain(s), Water
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Public
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Propane, Water Connected, Fiber Connected
Structure Type: House
Community Features: None
Property Condition: Above Average
Easements: Rec. Right of Way
Financial
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Directions
From Hampton- take 321 toward Butler, continue on 67 W . Turn R onto Doe Creek then continue onto Lakeview Drive. 2899 will be on L.
Location
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Donaven & Christie Braun
The Braun Group · Fathom Realty TN LLC
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MLS #10001616 · Donaven Braun · Fathom Realty · Listed 10/1/2026
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