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Welcome to Wynnsum Woods, an extraordinary hilltop retreat offering unmatched privacy, natural beauty, and modern efficiency just minutes from Kingston, Oak Ridge, and Knoxville. Situated atop Chestnut Ridge on 24.32 acres of mature hardwood forest, open fields, and private walking trails, this custom-built home offers the peaceful feeling of living in your own private park while remaining just 3 miles from I-40. Built in 1985 and thoughtfully updated over the years, this approximately 2900 square-foot home features quality craftsmanship, solid oak hardwood flooring, and a spacious floor plan designed for comfortable everyday living and entertaining. The main level includes a stunning vaulted great room with clerestory windows, a beautiful kitchen and dining area, a bright solarium, three bedrooms including a primary suite with dual closets, a flexible sitting room or office, and a remodeled spa-inspired bath featuring a custom oak vanity and tiled walk-in shower. The finished lower level offers flexibility with a large recreation room, full bath, kitchenette, workshop, laundry room, abundant storage, a reinforced safe room, and an attached two-car garage. Outdoor living is equally impressive with a custom 900+ square-foot Trex deck, replaced in 2022, overlooking peaceful water features, hand-laid stone terraces, and beautiful woodland views. Four water features, including a pond, create a tranquil setting where birds, deer, wild turkey, and other wildlife can be enjoyed throughout the year. Nature lovers will appreciate nearly a mile of private walking trails winding through one of East Tennessee's most remarkable hardwood forests, with mature trees dating back nearly 200 years. Wild blackberries, blueberries, persimmons, muscadine grapes, and abundant wildlife make this property truly one of a kind. Extensive updates provide both comfort and efficiency, including a new roof in 2023, Renewal by Andersen windows, a Trane XV20i variable-speed heat pump, an 8.6 kW grid-connected solar system that offsets approximately half of the home's annual electric costs, a 20-kW Generac whole-house automatic standby generator, a private well with a new pump, UV water purification system, and salt-free water softener, qualified as a TVA-certified passive solar home. The property also includes a 20' x 36' detached garage large enough for an RV or motorhome, two metal carports, a storage building, and a fully equipped chicken coop. Most of the outbuildings received new roofing in 2023. If you've been searching for a property that offers privacy, natural beauty, quality construction, and thoughtful updates in a truly park-like setting, Wynnsum Woods is a rare opportunity you won't want to miss. Schedule your private tour today and come experience everything this remarkable property has to offer! For additional property photos, please visit https://aronsha.zenfolio.com/p1003156676
