2344 thunder mountain road

Private, Pristine National Park-Like Estate on 3.53 acres custom built by builders as their own home. This is a perfect residence, second home or overnight rental that pays for itself and more. Unlike most, this estate has a large flat yard area, perfect for your kids and pets. And fall colors are spectacular with all the native dogwoods, oaks, maples, hemlocks and more on the property. Year-round black bears, turkeys, deer, chipmunks, squirrels, pileated woodpecker can be observed from the front porch and during migration season the hummingbirds will enjoy your feeders right above you! The Mountain Craftsman Style cedar shake, board and batten lodge is unique and upscale! Main open floor plan is anchored by a handsome generous mountain stone fireplace, custom cherry cabinets, solid pine beams with black wrought iron supports, gleaming hickory flooring as well as slate and travertine that make this lodge as good as it gets. Kitchen is designed to please even a gourmet cook with large high end gas range/electric oven, huge granite island with a prep sink and wine cooler. The walkout sunroom makes for a great dining room, music room or year-round enclosed patio. High ceilings throughout, amazing 8' designer window in the master and vaulted ceiling in the sunroom add to the luxury. Master bath is a delight with a claw foot tub, tile shower and his and hers granite and cherry custom vanities. Upstairs offers two more spacious bedrooms with tree top views and hosts a large gathering place and oversized split bathroom making additional guests feel right at home. The walk-out basement further expands the home with an additional bedroom, full bath, custom claw foot pool table with ping pong table-top, built in aquarium/terrarium, exercise room and theater room with built-in surround sound wiring ideal for movie nights, game days and entertaining. Just outside plug in your hot tub and watch nature and the snow fall on your private patio. This exceptional property offers a tranquil escape while remaining less then 5 miles from the entrance to the Smoky Mountain National Forest and all the attractions, dining and shopping Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg have to offer. *Home has the option of being sold fully furnished. *The property consists of 5 lots which can be separated and built on. Schedule your showing today!