1430 Brookemeade Ave Maryville, TN 37804

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The story is told that prior to 1850 this prestigious home was constructed by the Rorex family and was one time home to a 3000 acre sheep farm. Entrenched in Maryville history could be one of the oldest homes in Blount County. Over the years being modernized with the addition of a kitchen around 1930 and undergoing a huge renovation 12 years ago. This historic home has been lovingly maintained retaining the original woodwork and floors keeping the charm of yesteryear. As you step inside the grand foyer greets you along with the sweeping staircase. Topped in 9.5 foot ceilings the parlor is adorned by the brick fireplace and built in bookcase. A gourmet kitchen has been elevated with stainless appliances, granite counters, an island, cabinets stretching to the wood ceiling, and wood floors from a local barn. Yet keeping the charm with the stone wood burning fireplace and original chestnut built in hutch cabinet a haven for culinary enthusiasts! Just off of the kitchen is the coziest breakfast nook perfect for a coffee bar. A butler door leads the way into the grand formal dining room offering a second built in Chestnut hutch, brick wood burning fireplace, antique chandelier, gleaming hardwood floors and French doors leading to the North sunroom where you can enjoy watching the evening fireflies dancing in the park like yard. Adjacent to the dining room and parlor is a sun drenched south sunroom dressed in gleaming wood walls perfect for a good book and plants. All 4 enormous bedrooms afford walk in closets, unheard of for the time period. A main floor ensuite connecting to the tastefully renovated bath with a walk in tiled & jetted shower and heated ceramic tile flooring. Three additional bedrooms along with 2 additional full bathrooms fully updated to modern standards yet historically ecstatic offer contemporary amenities while preserving the allure of days gone by. An additional living space dressed in floor to ceiling cabinets galore there is no shortage of storage space. The back entrance doubles as first floor laundry while offering loads of additional storage. Resting proudly on a slightly rolling 1.54 acres a piece of history not only the home but the log ''Smoke house'' out back is believed to of been constructed around the 1830's however you will be pleased to park your vehicle safely in the 2020 built 2 car garage with an attached studio or office affording heat and air. Between the tranquility of a Koi Pond, majestic trees, and not seeing a single neighboring home this tranquil and peaceful retreat is all yours to enjoy. A privilege of living in the prestigious Brookemeade at River Shoals subdivision is usage of the private 8 acre Arden park, along the shores of the old Blount Beach sand operation. This exceptional one-of-a -kind property seamlessly blends history with modern enhancements, much more than just a house - it's a piece of history waiting to be cherished for years to come. Drone photography used in some photos.