This home boasts five bedrooms and three bathrooms. The master bathroom is adorned with tile, while the rest of the home features laminate hardwood flooring, and the guest bathroom has LVT tile. The kitchen is a chef's dream, perfect for those who love to cook and entertain. It is equipped with a gas stove, black stainless appliances, custom burnt maple countertops with turquoise epoxy, and leathered granite countertops. Custom cabinets with soft-close doors and drawers offer ample storage, complemented by a spacious pantry and laundry room.

Outdoor living is at its finest here, with a beautifully landscaped front porch and a stone gas fireplace on the back porch. This space is perfect for entertaining, and you can enjoy peaceful mornings with stunning views, ideal for coffee and meditation.

The property is perfect for horse lovers, featuring fenced pastures, a storage building with a run-in shed, and some trails for dirt biking, with plenty of room in the back fields to create a track. Additionally, there's a treehouse for kids and a pond site ready for your vision.

Practical features of this home include a metal roof, fiber optic internet, two mini 20 SEER Mitsubishi units for upstairs efficiency, and a top-of-the-line Trane HVAC system. The tankless gas water heater ensures endless hot water, and the unfinished basement offers 8x52' of extra storage. The home also comes with a leased 250-gallon propane tank. For campers, there's a septic hookup, and the property will be wired for a 50-amp service.

Location is key, and this home is less than 10 minutes from Watts Bar Lake, one of the South's largest lakes, perfect for fishing, boating, and water sports. It's also just 15 minutes from downtown Sweetwater, known as the "sweetest street in TN" and home to the famous Sweetwater Creamery, and 15 minutes from Athens, known as the "Friendly City." With easy access to I-75, you can reach Chattanooga and Knoxville within an hour, making this property both private and conveniently located.

Explore nearby Tellico Plains, the Cherohala Skyway, and the Cherokee National Forest, all within an hour's drive. Flatrock Motorsport Park is just 45 minutes away, and Nashville is a 2.5-hour drive. With room to expand, including a half-acre at the entry for a potential second home, barn, or shop, the sky is the limit.

If you're seeking a private retreat with breathtaking views and ample space to create your dream lifestyle, 125 Gordon Newman Rd is must-see. Don't miss the opportunity to make this extraordinary property your own!

This home is broker owned.

About the Area

McMinn County, TNis known for its scenic beauty, rolling hills, and rich history. The county seat, Athens, and the nearby town of Niota, which is home to Tennessee's oldest standing depot, offer small-town charm with modern amenities. This area provides a peaceful, rural lifestyle with easy access to outdoor recreation and nearby cities like Chattanooga and Knoxville.