$469,000
Butler, TN 37640
MLS# 9995110
1 beds | 2 baths | 890 sqft

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Property Description
Escape to your own slice of mountain serenity in the heart of Northeast Tennessee! This charming 1 bedroom, 1.5 bath cottage with versatile loft space sits on 1.16 private acres with stunning Watauga Lake views -- offering the perfect blend of peaceful retreat and outdoor adventure. Tucked into a beautifully wooded setting in the desirable Elk River Estates community, this storybook home greets you with timeless cottage charm. A welcoming wraparound covered and screened porch invites you to slow down, sip your morning coffee, and soak in the breathtaking views of Watauga Lake glistening through the trees. Step inside to discover a bright, open-concept living space anchored by soaring cathedral ceilings, dramatic arched windows that flood the home with natural light, and a cozy wood-burning stove perfect for crisp mountain evenings. The vaulted great room flows seamlessly into the kitchen, creating an inviting space for entertaining or quiet relaxation. Skylights throughout the home enhance the airy, light-filled atmosphere. The well-appointed kitchen features ample cabinetry, generous counter space, and large windows framing serene wooded views -- making meal prep a pleasure. A spacious main-level bedroom with full bath provides comfortable accommodations. Upstairs, the spacious open loft offers incredible versatility -- use it as a second sleeping area, home office, art studio, reading nook, or guest retreat. A convenient half bath in the loft adds extra functionality, while skylights and an arched window create a magical, treehouse-like ambiance. Step outside to enjoy your private backyard fire pit area, perfect for cool evenings under the stars, plus a handy outbuilding for storage, hobbies, or a future workshop. EXCLUSIVE COMMUNITY PERK: Property owners enjoy access to a private community boat ramp on Watauga Lake -- making it effortless to launch your boat, kayak, or paddleboard whenever the mood strikes. Watauga Lake is renowned for crystal-clear waters, fantastic fishing, boating, swimming, and stunning mountain scenery. Surrounded by the Cherokee National Forest, the area offers endless hiking, biking, and exploring opportunities just minutes from your door. UNBEATABLE LOCATION: Enjoy the best of mountain living with everything within easy reach -- Elizabethton, TN is just 25 minutes away (~17 miles) for shopping, dining, and historic charm; Bristol, TN/VA is approximately 45 minutes (~33 miles); Boone, NC is about 47 minutes (~33 miles); world-class skiing at Beech Mountain Resort and Sugar Mountain is roughly 1 hour away; and the famous Virginia Creeper Trail in Damascus, VA -- one of the nation's top-rated rail-trails for biking and hiking -- is approximately 50 minutes away. Whether you're seeking a full-time mountain residence, weekend retreat, vacation rental investment, or quiet escape from the everyday hustle, this turnkey cottage delivers the lake life lifestyle without the lakefront price tag. Properties with private community lake access in this picturesque setting are increasingly rare -- don't miss your chance to own your piece of Tennessee paradise! Buyer/Buyers agent to verify all information.
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Location, Tax & Legal Info
City Taxes: 0
County Taxes: 806.06
Contract Info
List Price/SqFt: 526.96
Foreclosure: No
Short Sale: No
Auction: No
Status: Active
Listing Price: 469000
Current Price: $469,000
Listing Date: 2026-05-08
General Property Description
Lot Dimensions: See Acres
Acres: 1.16
Lot #: 21
Zoning: Residential
Deed Book #: 609
Deed Page #: 619
Elementary School: Little Milligan
Middle School: Cloudland
Parcel ID: 062h A 020.00
High School: Cloudland
# Fireplaces: 1
Home Warranty: No
HOA Y/N: Yes
HOA Fee: 500
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Baths - Full: 1
Baths - 1/2: 1
Total SqFt Finished: 890
Total SqFt Unfinished: 0
Total Rooms: 5
Above Grade SqFt: 890
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
# Bedrooms: 1
Total Baths: 2
Year Built: 2003
Total SqFt: 890
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Escape to your own slice of mountain serenity in the heart of Northeast Tennessee! This charming 1 bedroom, 1.5 bath cottage with versatile loft space sits on 1.16 private acres with stunning Watauga Lake views -- offering the perfect blend of peaceful retreat and outdoor adventure.
Tucked into a beautifully wooded setting in the desirable Elk River Estates community, this storybook home greets you with timeless cottage charm. A welcoming wraparound covered and screened porch invites you to slow down, sip your morning coffee, and soak in the breathtaking views of Watauga Lake glistening through the trees.
Step inside to discover a bright, open-concept living space anchored by soaring cathedral ceilings, dramatic arched windows that flood the home with natural light, and a cozy wood-burning stove perfect for crisp mountain evenings. The vaulted great room flows seamlessly into the kitchen, creating an inviting space for entertaining or quiet relaxation. Skylights throughout the home enhance the airy, light-filled atmosphere.
The well-appointed kitchen features ample cabinetry, generous counter space, and large windows framing serene wooded views -- making meal prep a pleasure. A spacious main-level bedroom with full bath provides comfortable accommodations.
Upstairs, the spacious open loft offers incredible versatility -- use it as a second sleeping area, home office, art studio, reading nook, or guest retreat. A convenient half bath in the loft adds extra functionality, while skylights and an arched window create a magical, treehouse-like ambiance.
Step outside to enjoy your private backyard fire pit area, perfect for cool evenings under the stars, plus a handy outbuilding for storage, hobbies, or a future workshop.
EXCLUSIVE COMMUNITY PERK: Property owners enjoy access to a private community boat ramp on Watauga Lake -- making it effortless to launch your boat, kayak, or paddleboard whenever the mood strikes. Watauga Lake is renowned for crystal-clear waters, fantastic fishing, boating, swimming, and stunning mountain scenery. Surrounded by the Cherokee National Forest, the area offers endless hiking, biking, and exploring opportunities just minutes from your door.
UNBEATABLE LOCATION: Enjoy the best of mountain living with everything within easy reach -- Elizabethton, TN is just 25 minutes away (~17 miles) for shopping, dining, and historic charm; Bristol, TN/VA is approximately 45 minutes (~33 miles); Boone, NC is about 47 minutes (~33 miles); world-class skiing at Beech Mountain Resort and Sugar Mountain is roughly 1 hour away; and the famous Virginia Creeper Trail in Damascus, VA -- one of the nation's top-rated rail-trails for biking and hiking -- is approximately 50 minutes away.
Whether you're seeking a full-time mountain residence, weekend retreat, vacation rental investment, or quiet escape from the everyday hustle, this turnkey cottage delivers the lake life lifestyle without the lakefront price tag. Properties with private community lake access in this picturesque setting are increasingly rare -- don't miss your chance to own your piece of Tennessee paradise!
Buyer/Buyers agent to verify all information.
Directions: From Elizabethton, US-19E S/US-321 S
L onto US-321 S
R to stay on US-321 S ~ 4.2 mi
L onto Cable Hollow Rd ~0.9 mi
R at gravel road onto Lonesome Pine Trail
Pass Klonteska Dr
Take next left drive, hard left, up drive
House on right
Property Condition
Above Average: 1
SqFt Details
Finished SqFt Level 1: 673
Finished SqFt Level 2: 217
Other Structures
Shed(s): 1
Exterior Finish
Wood Siding: 1
Other Equipment
Dehumidifier: 1
Style
Cabin: 1
Traditional: 1
Roof
Asphalt: 1
Shingle: 1
Levels
One and One Half: 1
Window Features
Double Pane Windows: 1
Door Features
French Doors: 1
Interior Features
Laminate Counters: 1
Open Floorplan: 1
Primary Downstairs: 1
Whirlpool: 1
View
Mountain(s): 1
Water: 1
Heating
Central: 1
Fireplace(s): 1
Propane: 1
AC
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Central Air: 1
Utilities
Electricity Connected: 1
Fiber Available: 1
Propane: 1
Water Connected: 1
Water
Shared Well: 1
Sewer
Septic Tank: 1
Appliances
Dryer: 1
Electric Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Topography/Lot Description
Level: 1
Sloped: 1
Fireplace
Gas Log: 1
Living Room: 1
Laundry Features
Electric Dryer Hookup: 1
Washer Hookup: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Basement
Crawl Space: 1
Financing
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
VA Loan: 1
Community Features
Lake: 1
Other: 1
Parking Features
Gravel: 1
Shared Driveway: 1
Other Rooms
Loft: 1
Primary Bathroom: 1
Primary Bedroom: 1
Porch/Patio/Deck
Deck: 1
Screened: 1
Wrap Around: 1
Waterfront Features
Lake Privileges: 1
Walls
Drywall: 1
Attic
Crawl Opening: 1
Floored: 1
Foundation
Block: 1
Structure Type
Cabin: 1
House: 1
Rooms
Dining Room: 1
Dining Room Level: First
Primary Bedroom: 1
Primary Bedroom Level: First
Location Tax Legal Info
Street #: 115
Street Name: Lonesome Pine
St Suffix: Trail
County: Carter
State/Province: TN
Zip Code: 37640
Area: 314 - Carter County
Subdivision: Elk River Estates
Property Features
Property Condition: Above Average
Style: Cabin; Traditional
Levels: One and One Half
Exterior Finish: Wood Siding
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Door Features: French Doors
Interior Features: Laminate Counters; Open Floorplan; Primary Downstairs; Whirlpool
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Appliances: Dryer; Electric Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup
Flooring: Carpet
Roof: Asphalt; Shingle
Other Equipment: Dehumidifier
Parking Features: Gravel; Shared Driveway
Other Rooms: Loft; Primary Bathroom; Primary Bedroom
View: Mountain(s); Water
Heating: Central; Fireplace(s); Propane
AC: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air
Water: Shared Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Fireplace: Gas Log; Living Room
Walls: Drywall
Attic: Crawl Opening; Floored
Basement: Crawl Space
Foundation: Block
Financing: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan
Structure Type: Cabin; House
Utilities: Electricity Connected; Fiber Available; Propane; Water Connected
Waterfront Features: Lake Privileges
Rooms: Dining Room; Primary Bedroom
Community Features: Lake; Other
Room Information
| Room Name | Level |
| Primary Bedroom | First |
| Dining Room | First |
Listing Office: Fathom Realty
Last Updated: May - 08 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.