2590 Day Rd, Strawberry Plains, TN 37871

$1,950,000
Property Type: Single Family Bedrooms: 3 Square Footage: 5,882 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 4,402,609 Status: Closed
Current Price: $1,950,000 List Date: 6/14/2025 Last Modified: 7/29/2025

Description

Historic East Tennessee Estate on 100 Acres - Riverfront, Mountain Views & Event-Ready, Own a living piece of Tennessee history with this majestic 1850 pre civil war estate, offering over 5,800 sq. ft. of restored elegance, 100 acres of productive farmland, and direct access to the Holston River that is famous for world-class fly fishing and kayaking. Listed on the Tennessee APTA Registry, this extraordinary home has been meticulously updated by the current owners over a six-year period and features: Spacious open interiors with soaring ceilings and original craftsmanship 5 gas fireplaces, custom built-ins, and rich wood ceilings A gourmet kitchen flowing into a vaulted great room with casual dining and family space 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and a deluxe elevator providing access to the main bedroom suite Expansive balcony offering panoramic views of the Holston River and Clinch Mountain The property is a turnkey working cattle farm, cross-fenced with multiple barns, and offers room to expand the farm operation. A designated area allows for a future helipad if needed. This property is ideal for a private estate, agritourism venture, or legacy investment. The Holston River frontage not only provides stunning vistas but also offers private access to one of the region's most celebrated spots for fly fishing and recreational kayaking. The retiring owners, stewards of the land for over 25 years, have established a trust with Foothills Land Conservancy to help preserve the character and purpose of this historic property, ensuring its legacy continues. Located less than 30 minutes from Downtown Knoxville. Private tours are available by appointment only.

More Information MLS# 1304729

Contract Info

Auction Y/N: No Occupancy: Permanent Residence Sold Price: $1,950,000 Current Price: $1,950,000 Status: Closed Listing Contract Date: 2025-06-14

Location, Tax & Legal Info

Area: Jefferson County - 26 Property Sub-Type: Residential City/County Code: County Total Tax: 5139.42 High School: Jefferson County

General Property Description

Type: 2 Story Basement # Bedrooms: 3 Acres: 101.07 Acre Source: Survey # of Rooms: 10 Restrictions: Yes Site Built: Yes Fireplace: Yes Property Status: N/A SqFt - Main Lvl: 3094 SqFt - Down Lvl: 1761 SqFt - 2nd Flr Lvl: 1027 SqFt - 3rd Flr Lvl: 0 # Fireplace: 5 HOA: No Basement: Yes Bonus Room: No Extra Storage: Yes Living Area: 5882 Bathrooms Full: 3 Bathrooms Half: 1 Year Built: 1850

Remarks & Misc

Directions: From Knoxville-I-40 East, Exit 394 (US 11E) Left on US 11E, Stay on US 11E for 13.4 Miles, Left on Eslinger Road, through underpass, turn right on Beaver Creek and stay Left on Beaver Creek Rd, Right on Beard Road to end. Right on Day Road, Home immediately on Left. (Note -some GPS want to take you past home to Barn). Public Remarks: Historic East Tennessee Estate on 100 Acres - Riverfront, Mountain Views & Event-Ready, Own a living piece of Tennessee history with this majestic 1850 pre civil war estate, offering over 5,800 sq. ft. of restored elegance, 100 acres of productive farmland, and direct access to the Holston River that is famous for world-class fly fishing and kayaking. Listed on the Tennessee APTA Registry, this extraordinary home has been meticulously updated by the current owners over a six-year period and features: Spacious open interiors with soaring ceilings and original craftsmanship 5 gas fireplaces, custom built-ins, and rich wood ceilings A gourmet kitchen flowing into a vaulted great room with casual dining and family space 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and a deluxe elevator providing access to the main bedroom suite Expansive balcony offering panoramic views of the Holston River and Clinch Mountain The property is a turnkey working cattle farm, cross-fenced with multiple barns, and offers room to expand the farm operation. A designated area allows for a future helipad if needed. This property is ideal for a private estate, agritourism venture, or legacy investment. The Holston River frontage not only provides stunning vistas but also offers private access to one of the region's most celebrated spots for fly fishing and recreational kayaking. The retiring owners, stewards of the land for over 25 years, have established a trust with Foothills Land Conservancy to help preserve the character and purpose of this historic property, ensuring its legacy continues. Located less than 30 minutes from Downtown Knoxville. Private tours are available by appointment only.

Fencing

Other Fencing: 1

Atchd/Dtchd Type

Detached: 1

Style

Historic: 1

Construction

Brick: 1

Fireplace

Brick: 1 Gas Log: 1 Masonry: 1 Gas: 1

Cooling

Central Cooling: 1

Floors

Hardwood: 1 Tile: 1

Garage/Parking

Garage Spaces: 2 Detached: 1 Garage Door Opener: 1 Off-Street Parking: 1

Basement

Crawl Space: 1 Crawl Space Sealed: 1 Finished: 1 Plumbed: 1 Walkout: 1

Lot Description

Lake/Water Access: 1 Level: 1 River: 1 Rolling Slope: 1 Waterfront: 1 Wooded: 1

Fuel

Electric: 1 Propane: 1

View

Country Setting: 1 Mountain View: 1

Heat

Central: 1 Heat Pump: 1

Dining Area

Breakfast Room: 1 Formal Dining Area: 1

Appliances

Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Gas Cooktop: 1 Microwave: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Self Cleaning Oven: 1 Smoke Detector: 1 Trash Compactor: 1 Washer: 1 Other: 1

Other Rooms

Breakfast Room: 1 Den/Study: 1 Great Room: 1 Laundry/Utility: 1 Office: 1 Split Bedroom: 1

Exterior Features

Balcony: 1 Patio: 1 Porch - Covered: 1 Windows - Insulated: 1

Misc Features

Cathedral Ceiling(s): 1 Elevator: 1 Internet Available: 1 Kitchen Island: 1 Pantry: 1 Walk-in Shower: 1 Walk-In Closet(s): 1 Washer/Dryer Connect: 1 Wet Bar: 1 Wired for Internet: 1

Sewer

Septic Tank: 1

Water

Public: 1 Well: 1

Outbuildings

Barn: 1 Detached Workshop: 1 Green House: 1

New Financing

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1 New Loan: 1

Showing

See Agent Instructns: 1

Location Tax Legal Info

Street Number: 2590 Street Name: Day Street Suffix: Rd State: TN Zip Code: 37871 Parcel Number: 032 002.00

Status Change Info

Status Change Timestamp: 2025-07-29 Purchase Contract Date: 2025-06-25 Close Date: 2025-07-29 Close Price: 1950000

Property Features

Style: Historic Basement: Crawl Space; Crawl Space Sealed; Finished; Plumbed; Walkout Lot Description: River; Rolling Slope; Wooded View: Country Setting; Mountain View Fireplace: Brick; Gas Log; Masonry; Gas Floors: Hardwood; Tile Fuel: Electric Heat: Central Cooling: Central Cooling Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Gas Cooktop; Microwave; Refrigerator; Self Cleaning Oven; Smoke Detector; Trash Compactor; Washer; Other Sewer: Septic Tank Water: Public; Well Other Rooms: Breakfast Room; Great Room; Office; Split Bedroom Misc Features: Internet Available; Pantry; Walk-in Shower; Wet Bar; Wired for Internet Exterior Features: Balcony; Patio; Porch - Covered; Windows - Insulated Fencing: Other Fencing Outbuildings: Barn; Detached Workshop; Green House Dining Area: Formal Dining Area Showing: See Agent Instructns New Financing: Conventional; New Loan
Listing Office: Realty Executives Associates
Office Phone: 865-983-0011
Last Updated: July - 29 - 2025
2590 Day Rd, Strawberry Plains, TN 37871- MLS# 1304729
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