118 Highland Ave

Description

Ah, that sweet old fashion charm of yesteryear. Unique opportunity to own a classic designed with modern amenities. Located in the heart of Athens, Tennessee, nestled in its own privacy on 1.76 acres, with a glimpse view of Star Mountain in the distance. This well built home was built in 1890 and offers 6 bedrooms and 3 full baths and 2 half baths with 4963 square feet of living space. This outstanding home offers space, comfort, privacy, and yet is close enough to many amenities in the Tri-State area with our very own Tennessee Wesleyan College in walking distance. Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, the Ocoee River, as well as, multiple attractions in Chattanooga and Knoxville are all within one hour drive. The main level has recently been remodeled and painted. As you enter the living room, you will find 12 foot ceilings, triple stacked crown moldings, wainscoting, and a masonry wood-burning fireplace. As you enter the dining room from the living room, you will find 10 foot ceilings with double stacked crown moldings, and wainscoting. The rest of the home on the main level has 10 foot ceilings with heavy crown molding . The original hardwood flooring has been recently refinished restoring its beauty throughout the main home, except the laundry room and large den. The large den, front porch and walkway to the front door are all crab orchard stone indigenous to the area. Stepping into the kitchen from the dining room, you will find freshly refinished cabinets with a butlers pantry, and new granite countertops with backsplash. Lots of light shines thru the beautiful windows giving you that happy feeling. From the kitchen you will find the laundry/craft room with butcher block countertops. You will find this home has two master bedrooms with one having its own entrance from the two car garage making it great for mother-in-law quarters.