4124 Big Creek Road

Looking for a home in the Smokies? Adore lush forests and rushing rivers? Do you seek a home-place, an investment, retreat, compound, homestead, or a location that allows a home business? Here it is. Nestled in a holler, in the nine-hundred person, unincorporated community of Hartford, Tennessee, lies the quintessential, creek-front mountain cottage. At approximately 1800 feet altitude, this 10.3 Acre property has 1000 feet of frontage on Big Creek! With this much creek frontage you must be wondering how this locale fared during Hurricane Helene. This property did not flood. Located beside the Fire Department and Grassy Fork Elementary School: there is fiber internet here. All of the mountain you see behind the school and fire department belongs to this parcel. This land is bursting with possibilities. Should you be looking for a property with an ADU rental income; this is the perfect one. As a single family residence, it is a great lifestyle. If you are seeking to work at home, the location, topography and R-1 zoning code all support having a home-based business. The area & this property have a rare combination of rustic tranquility, natural grandeur, & convenience that can support many different business ideas. The cottage's classic brick construction accents the retreat-like natural environment. The home exudes simplicity & warmth that compliments the property's organic environment. Built in 1975, this well-loved & kept home is in great shape. It is a 4 bed/2 bath home with 1624 square feet. It has been divided into two residences; each has 2 beds/1 bath. The house is on well-water & septic, public water is available at the street. One home has a wood burning fireplace with an insert; the other, a wood stove. Each home has its own address & electric meter. The driveway is a deeded easement; established in 1979. There is a bonus park-model camper; also well-kept & in great condition. The nomad's roof is permanent, plus there's a large, creek-front deck & firepit. Experiences here will change you. The line crosses the creek, it is a very private spot. Imagine having a getaway on your own property. The constant sound of this rushing water is soul soothing. There is another RV hookup on the property. The field behind the park model has previously perked for three more bedrooms. Building another home or some cabins is a bonafide possibility. The camper has underground utilities. The electric box is ready for three more meters. Here, whether on the front porch enjoying the birds or hanging on the porches, every moment here feels grounded and real. The land lays well with the lower part being relatively flat & on the other side of the creek is your own mountain. A place where you can hunt, fish, hike, garden, four wheel, or run a business while living in paradise. Do your thing while you enjoy quintessential mountain living. On this property, the continuous soothing sound of rushing water is everything. It is a constant reminder that, in addition to living, working, & relaxing it is also possible to play here. For example, do something unexpected like going tubing in your backyard--that just happens to be on Big Creek in Cocke County, Tennessee. Located within The Cherokee National Forest & a few miles from The Martha Sundquist State Forest, the setting feels expansive, yet intimate. These forests are an outdoor enthusiast's wonderland. Ten miles to the AT. Cosby's entry to GSMNP is 14 miles. Like backroadin', 4x4, mtn bikin', horses, waterfalls, climbin', muddin', campin', fishin', pics, etc...this is the place. This property is the hub that allows access to & enjoyment of the Appalachian Highlands of Western NC & Upper Tennessee. It is in an incredible location that affords the mountain life many seek. Verifying All Information is the Buyer's Responsibility. Info taken from the Seller & Tax Records thus, deemed reliable. Drone Photography has been used in this listing.