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1549 Highway 126, Bristol, TN 37620 - $850,000

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Bedrooms: 5 Full Bathrooms: 2 Half Bathrooms: 1
Type: Residential Sub Type: Single Family Residence MLS Number: 9972505
Living Area: 4,431 Lot Acreage: 2 Year Built: 1867
Elementary School: Holston Middle School: South Central High School: West Ridge
Property Description
Welcome to a timeless treasure steeped in East Tennessee history: a captivating Federal-style home that effortlessly blends historic charm with modern luxury. Meticulously preserved, this exquisite two-story residence spans 4,431 square feet and boasts four-brick-thick walls made from bricks fired on-site, offering a rare opportunity for the discerning buyer to own a piece of authentic history. With five spacious bedrooms and 2.5 baths, the home is perfect for a range of lifestyles, whether as a private residence or an elegant bed-and-breakfast. Original fireplaces, adorned with hand-marbleized mantles, and majestic four-paneled doors—some four feet wide and featuring the original feather-painted finish—add to the home's sense of grandeur and artistry. Soaring ceilings throughout create a bright and airy atmosphere that complements its timeless sophistication. The heart of the home is a cozy, inviting kitchen—an ideal gathering spot for hosting or relaxation. A main-level guest bedroom or in-law suite adds flexibility and convenience. Nestled in a serene country setting, the property offers peace and privacy, while still being close to shopping, dining, and entertainment. Relax on the charming back porch or enjoy mornings on the inviting front porch, surrounded by the tranquility of the countryside. Proudly owned by the same family for six generations, this home is listed on both the Local and National Historic Registers, making it a true historical gem. Whether you're seeking a luxurious private residence or envisioning a unique bed-and-breakfast, this home offers endless potential. Don't miss the opportunity to own this extraordinary piece of East Tennessee's rich heritage—a legacy ready to welcome its next chapter.
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    AC:Central Airtrue
    AC:Heat Pump3true
    Amenities:Landscapingtrue
    Appliances:Built-In Electric Oventrue
    Appliances:Convection Oventrue
    Appliances:Cooktoptrue
    Appliances:Dishwashertrue
    Appliances:Microwavetrue
    Appliances:Refrigeratortrue
    Contract Info:ForeclosureNo
    Door Features:Storm Door(s)true
    Door Features:Wide Doorstrue
    Exterior Features:Gardentrue
    Exterior Finish:Brick4true
    Exterior Finish:Wood Sidingtrue
    Fireplace:Gas Logtrue
    Fireplace:Great Roomtrue
    Fireplace:Living Roomtrue
    Fireplace:Marbletrue
    Fireplace:Ornamentaltrue
    Fireplace:Primary Bedroom2true
    Flooring:Ceramic Tiletrue
    Flooring:Hardwoodtrue
    Garage:Carport Spaces3
    General Property Description:# Fireplaces6
    General Property Description:Above Grade SqFt4431.0
    General Property Description:Acres2.15
    General Property Description:Baths - 121
    General Property Description:Baths - Full2
    General Property Description:Deed Book #2408C
    General Property Description:Deed Page #2420
    General Property Description:Elementary School3Holston
    General Property Description:High School3West Ridge
    General Property Description:HOA YNNo
    General Property Description:Home WarrantyNo
    General Property Description:Lot Dimensions93,654 sq ft
    General Property Description:Middle School2South Central
    General Property Description:Senior Community YN3No
    General Property Description:Total Rooms216
    General Property Description:Total SqFt Finished4431.0
    General Property Description:Total SqFt Unfinished0.0
    General Property Description:Zoning2R 1
    Heating:Fireplace(s)true
    Heating:Heat Pump2true
    Heating:Natural Gas2true
    Heating:Radianttrue
    Interior Features:Built-in Featurestrue
    Interior Features:Eat-in Kitchentrue
    Interior Features:Entrance Foyertrue
    Interior Features:Granite Counterstrue
    Interior Features:Pantrytrue
    Interior Features:Restoredtrue
    Interior Features:Soaking Tubtrue
    Laundry Features:Electric Dryer Hookuptrue
    Laundry Features:Washer Hookuptrue
    Levels:Twotrue
    Location Tax Legal Info:City Taxes0.0
    Location Tax Legal Info:County Taxes1343.86
    Other Rooms:Bonus Room3true
    Other Rooms:Other22true
    Other Rooms:Primary Bedroomtrue
    Other Structures:Outbuildingtrue
    Other Structures:Shed(s)true
    Parking Features:Asphalt2true
    Parking Features:Carporttrue
    Parking Features:Drivewaytrue
    Parking Features:Graveltrue
    PorchPatioDeck:Coveredtrue
    PorchPatioDeck:Front Porchtrue
    PorchPatioDeck:Patiotrue
    PorchPatioDeck:Porchtrue
    PorchPatioDeck:Rear Porchtrue
    Property Condition:Above Averagetrue
    Remarks Misc:Directions3Going south on I-81 at exit 74B toward Kingsport make the first left onto Island Road. Travel .04 miles then turn left onto Walnut Hill Road, go 1.2 miles. Turn right onto TN-126 Blountville Hwy. Property on the right .03 of a mile.
    Remarks Misc:Public Remarks2Welcome to a timeless treasure steeped in East Tennessee history: a captivating Federal-style home that effortlessly blends historic charm with modern luxury. Meticulously preserved, this exquisite two-story residence spans 4,431 square feet and boasts four-brick-thick walls made from bricks fired on-site, offering a rare opportunity for the discerning buyer to own a piece of authentic history. With five spacious bedrooms and 2.5 baths, the home is perfect for a range of lifestyles, whether as a private residence or an elegant bed-and-breakfast. Original fireplaces, adorned with hand-marbleized mantles, and majestic four-paneled doors—some four feet wide and featuring the original feather-painted finish—add to the home's sense of grandeur and artistry. Soaring ceilings throughout create a bright and airy atmosphere that complements its timeless sophistication. The heart of the home is a cozy, inviting kitchen—an ideal gathering spot for hosting or relaxation. A main-level guest bedroom or in-law suite adds flexibility and convenience. Nestled in a serene country setting, the property offers peace and privacy, while still being close to shopping, dining, and entertainment. Relax on the charming back porch or enjoy mornings on the inviting front porch, surrounded by the tranquility of the countryside. Proudly owned by the same family for six generations, this home is listed on both the Local and National Historic Registers, making it a true historical gem. Whether you're seeking a luxurious private residence or envisioning a unique bed-and-breakfast, this home offers endless potential. Don't miss the opportunity to own this extraordinary piece of East Tennessee's rich heritage—a legacy ready to welcome its next chapter.
    Roof:Metal3true
    Security Features:Smoke Detector(s)true
    Sewer:Septic Tanktrue
    SqFt Details:Basement Total SqFt0
    SqFt Details:Finished SqFt Level 12489
    SqFt Details:Finished SqFt Level 21942
    SqFt Details:Garage Total SqFt0
    Structure Type:Housetrue
    Style:Historictrue
    TopographyLot Description:Rolling Slopetrue
    Utilities:Cable Connectedtrue
    Utilities:Electricity Connectedtrue
    Utilities:Natural Gas Connectedtrue
    Utilities:Phone Connectedtrue
    Utilities:Sewer Availabletrue
    Utilities:Water Connectedtrue
    View:CreekStreamtrue
    Walls:Drywalltrue
    Walls:Other24true
    Water:Publictrue
    Window Features:Single Pane Windowstrue
    Window Features:Storm Window(s)true
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