7609 Charlton Drive
Knoxville, TN 37920

This 3+ acre estate includes the main house with over 8400 square feet boasting 4 spacious bedroom suites, a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom guest apartment with over 1100 square feet and a waterside studio cottage with a bedroom loft. Elegant and refined while welcoming and comfortable are the adjectives best used to describe this remarkable waterside home. Available on the market for the first time, this classic Georgian home was custom built with no detail left undone. From the grand motor court surrounding the stately water fountain to the charming waterside studio and guest house, this home will appeal to any discerning buyer. Up the stone steps off the front porch and into the home, guests are welcomed by a sweeping staircase where your art collection favorites can be showcased for all to enjoy. A formal living room flanks the large,wainscoted foyer along with the formal dining room, spacious enough for buffets and a banquet-sized dining room table offering the perfect space for hosting celebrations, holidays or dinner parties for your closest friends. Daily living will be enjoyed at the rear of the home where views of the water are there to be relished from every room. A kitchen for the home chef will not disappoint with a commercial grade range, stainless appliances, and breakfast bar. Off the kitchen is a more intimate living space with room for a breakfast table plus built-ins, fireplace and French doors leading to the terrace. Guests and family alike will enjoy the main living area where views of the water can be seen from the oversized windows and access granted to the spectacular terrace through a set of French doors awaits. This living space is large enough for several seating areas and the rich cherry wood paneling and fireplace create an inviting atmosphere. The library with built-ins and water views is a wonderful spot to stop, relax and enjoy your favorite authors and is a more private living space leading you into the primary bedroom where water views are showcased through a large bay window. The elegant attached bath offers limestone floors, two walk-in closets, dressing area with custom built-ins and vanity, dual sinks, soaking tub and marble walk-in shower. The upper level boasts an open landing with three large en-suite bedrooms with water views. The lower level has living space ideal for movie nights or game watching, and the workout room with shower and sauna provides the perfect space for those who would love a private home gym. Above the garage is a large apartment with living space, two bedrooms, two full baths and kitchenette and is a great space to use as a guest house, mother-in-law suite, nanny quarters or home office. Off the back terrace, sweeping views of the water, a saltwater pool, cabana with changing room, half bath and outdoor shower, and boat dock await. A charming path alongside a waterfall and pond lead to the waterside studio/guesthouse with exposed beams, living space, lofted bedroom, full bath, kitchenette, and covered cantilevered porch on The Little River will be the place to escape after a long hard day! With tiered terraces, elegant landscaping, koi pond with water feature, in-ground pool, pool house, and covered dock, the exterior of this home shines as bright as the interior. A shining jewel among gems, this home offers the best in all that is waterside living.